ADAM DEWBURY

The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) has hired its new local food systems coordinator. ADAM DEWBURY will coordinate the economic development organization’s food systems program, which addresses issues, opportunities, and policies that affect North Country farmers and food producers. Dewbury has more than 20 years of experience in the restaurant and food processing industries, including 10 years in Ithaca, which is known for its early adoption of the farm-to-table movement, farmers markets, and thriving local food scene. He has also consulted with small-scale food manufacturers in product development, regulatory compliance, and marketing. In December 2019, Dewbury earned a Ph.D. in anthropology from Cornell University with concentrations in sociocultural anthropology and anthropological archaeology. His research interests include the relations between people, markets, and nature; social and environmental conflicts; and the interconnections between conservation and development. Dewbury also holds two master’s degrees in anthropology from Binghamton University and Cornell University. He said he will build on ANCA’s prior work with farm-to-school programs, food hub development, and grant programs for local food producers, including its recent local farm grant program.