ANCA is a regional nonprofit and economic hub building shared prosperity across northern New York. Focused on small businesses, climate & energy, local food systems, and welcoming & belonging, ANCA works to ensure the long-term viability of the North Country, empowering individual wellbeing, economic strength, and regional stewardship. ANCA works with individuals, groups, and communities across 14 counties to navigate resources, cultivate networks, generate economic and community solutions, build shared capacity, and shape region-boosting narratives.
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° Join us for upcoming events, like our 2026 Climate & Energy Conference and local Black Birders Week Celebration.
° It’s farmers’ market season! Shop the High Peaks Farmers Market in Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, May to October.
° Check out our new 2026-2028 Strategic Plan, Building Shared Prosperity.
° Read ANCA’s 2024 Annual Report for impacts and stories from our work around the region.
° Your gift to ANCA is an investment in a strong future for North Country small businesses, farms and communities. Thank you for your support!
ANCA is building shared prosperity across northern New York by implementing programs in four key focus areas:
small businesses, local food systems, climate & energy, and welcoming & belonging.
small businesses, organizations and farms secured nearly $1 million in state and federal grant investments for projects that help them grow, while retaining essential jobs and services in their communities.
North Country small farms have accessed $94,000 in flexible, zero-interest loans for projects that help them diversify and grow.
North Country communities accessed over $1.65 million for clean energy projects through NYSERDA's Clean Energy Communities program in 2024.
students and adults from marginalized communities were empowered through outdoor experiences offered by the Adirondack Diversity Initiative.
2024 Impacts
POTSDAM— A local effort to reduce food waste has received nearly $100,000 to expand compost efforts and awareness in St....
LAKE PLACID — The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) will host leaders, innovators and community advocates to explore climate and...
By Audrey Schwartzberg, Communications Director During my nearly ten years at ANCA, I have rarely had the occasion to dig...
by Jill Henck As ANCA’s Climate & Energy Program Director, transitioning my personal vehicle from a hybrid electric to a...
