Become a Conference Sponsor

Thank you to the growing number of businesses and organizations who are demonstrating their commitment to building strong, collaborative networks for entrepreneurs and clean energy leaders in our region.

Learn more about our sponsors and sponsorship opportunities on the conference webpage.

Snapshots from Adirondack Buyer Days

On March 5 and 6, ANCA hosted our 39th Adirondack Buyer Days trade show, where we welcomed dozens of local makers to Saratoga Springs, N.Y. for an annual opportunity to engage with each other and with retail buyers looking to stock their shelves with locally produced gifts. 

Thank you to all the talented artisans who shared their products at the show, and all the small business owners who made connections and wholesale purchases.

It this month's What's Up North blog, ANCA's Audrey Schwartzberg shares a few business stories she gathered from vendors at the show.

Thanks for Your Support!

Thank you to the organizations who provided support for this year’s Adirondack Buyer Days!

This support — as well as ANCA membership — helps keep our annual business-to-business show affordable and accessible for artisan vendors — where the cost of exhibiting at similar trade shows is prohibitive for many.

Winter Adventures for Future Stewards

As part of our Emerging Stewards Initiative, ADI recently welcomed BIPOC youth from Albany and SUNY Geneseo to explore the winter wonders of the Adirondacks.

Ten middle and high school students from Albany’s Girls Inc. program (pictured) enjoyed various outdoor activities with support from the Adirondack Mountain Club, The Wild Center, North Country School, John Brown Lives!, and the Lake Placid Olympic Center.

Immigration Forum: Voices at the Table

The Adirondack Regional Immigration Collaborative invites community members to their upcoming Immigration Forum:

What: Voices at the Table: Advocating for our Immigrant Neighbors Through Stories & Food

When: Saturday, March 29, 4-7 PM

Where: The Park Theater,14 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY

Free to attend, but please RSVP as space is limited.

Commemorating Murry Hill

It’s official! The U.S. Board on Geographic Names approved the name change of Negro Hill to Murry Hill in the Town of Franklin at its February 9 meeting. This name change was led by Franklin Town Councilmember Richard Brandt, Dr. Dave Filsinger, and Dr. Curt Stager with the support of many organizations and individuals, including the Adirondack Diversity Initiative. A renaming celebration will be scheduled for a date in May 2025. 

Food Justice and Food Hubs

On February 27, nearly 200 people gathered at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake for the 2025 Food Justice Summit. Hosted by the Adirondack Food System Network and sponsored by ANCA, the gathering provided inspiration for building a just and equitable food system in the North Country.

Cherie Whitten, pictured, of Whitten Family Farm spoke to a standing-room-only audience about the potential for local food hubs to support North Country farms and communities. ANCA is honored to support Cherie in this important work!

Funding for Small and Mid-sized Farms

The NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets recently launched a funding opportunity, totaling $10 million, to support small- and mid-sized farm and food businesses. The Business Builder program is designed to support businesses in scaling their operations, expanding markets, and strengthening the regional food supply chain. Applications are due by April 7.

To learn more about this and other funding opportunities for food system projects, contact ANCA's Jon Ignatowski at jignatowski@adirondack.org.

Soil Building at the Grange

The Composting Association of Vermont and Compost for Good are hosting two free workshops at the Whallonsburg Grange that dig into how compost can be used to prevent erosion and improve water quality. These workshops will provide useful information and skills for contractors, highway departments, landscapers, land managers, gardeners and other community members interested in conserving our soils.

Composting in Your Community

Looking to reduce food waste in your community? Clarkson University and Compost for Good have welcomed eight new Community Compost Liaisons to coordinate education campaigns in Akwesasne, Canton/ Potsdam, North Elba and Plattsburgh. If you are interested in hosting an event, learning more, or receiving a free food waste audit, contact ANCA's Jennifer Perry at jperry@adirondack.org.

Bike the Barns This September

Set in New York's Champlain Valley, in and around scenic Westport, NY, ANCA's 9th Bike the Barns invites riders to experience stunning views, fall foliage, and interactive stops at some of the small farms that are leading our region's local food movement.

ANCA is partnering again with BikeADK to make this a memorable farm-by-bike experience. Stay tuned for info about the host venue, farm stops, food vendors, entertainment, and more.

Adirondack Climate Conference

Thank you to The Wild Center, Adirondack Research Consortium, and Paul Smith’s College for bringing together leaders and organizations across the region who are working on climate initiatives that build resiliency in North Country communities. Members of ANCA’s Clean Energy team, who also presented about regional barriers and New York State's Disadvantaged Communities Criteria were happy to connect with other change-makers in the region!

Apply by March 28 for Contractor Grants

The North Country Clean Energy Hub is offering grants for local building contractors to provide or expand residential energy efficiency and/or building auditing services through NYSERDA’s EmPower+ program.

This opportunity is designed to address a shortage of contractors participating in the EmPower+ program across the Hub’s service area: Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties. The application deadline is March 28, 2025.

Seeking Energy Navigator Volunteers

Join the North Country Clean Energy Hub's Energy Navigator Volunteer Program and help family, friends and neighbors save money and energy while making their homes more comfortable. You’ll learn about energy efficiency, DIY steps for saving energy at home, and local funding programs to help pay for energy efficiency upgrades. The program is led by our partners at Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County.

The next volunteer training session meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from April 3 to May 12 (no session on April 22 and May 1). Contact nh327@cornell.edu for more information. 

Welcome Bella!

We were thrilled to welcome Bella Abbadessa to the Clean Energy Team in late February. As the North Country Clean Energy Hub's new Program Coordinator, Bella has hit the ground running — supporting multiple grant efforts, coordinating Hub projects, and assisting with administrative and data management. Welcome to the team, Bella!

Visit our jobs page for openings with member and partner organizations and regional nonprofits:

• Clean Water Advocate: Adirondack Council
• Development Program Coordinator: Fort Ticonderoga
• Associate Director: Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust
• Administrative Officer: Adirondack Foundation

Have an opening you want to promote? Send a web link to jobs@adirondack.org.