The Yellow Barn Business Accelerator is the culmination of a six-year effort spearheaded by the Town of Hardwick and the project sponsors. The town purchased the iconic “Yellow Barn” and the 4-acre site in 2019 to repurpose for economic development. The core mission of the project is to strengthen the regional farm- and food-based economy by supporting the growth of agricultural businesses, promoting development of new products, and increasing export to external markets. The 6,172 square foot historic barn, which is listed on the state’s historic register, also will be preserved and renovated into a retail destination by Cabot Creamery for its signature cheeses and to showcase other local agricultural products.