Director
Michael is the Executive Director of Greenmarket, a project of the Council on the Environment of New York City, which is one of the largest farmers market networks in the world. His organization operates community-based markets that range from four to 75 farmers, in all types of neighborhoods. As a farmer, Michael piloted the NYS EBT program in 2001 and now operates EBT at 14 of Greenmarket sites. As a staunch advocate for promoting a sustainable food system, Michael has enhanced Greenmarket’s educational program by developing school-based curricula that meets Board of Education standards for thousands of students visiting New York City farmers markets annually.
Michael was also the co-founder of Added Value and Herban Solutions, Inc. and was the co-Director for four years. He continues to serve on the Board of Directors and Chair the Board Development Committee.
“I’d like to help expand the role farmers markets play in our food system. I am confident that the more resources and ideas are shared by the national farmers market community, the sooner we can bring about this goal. I’m excited to be a part of that process.”
Learn more about New York City Greenmarket here.