What’s Up North Blog

Adirondack filmmaker Josh Clement has deep roots in the region   There is something about this place that keeps so many of us here, despite the challenges. Maybe it’s the ancient mountains and wild forests. Or the clear lakes and...

Sweetgrass. Cedar. Lavender. Marigold. Rose. Balsam. The ingredients alone conjure up an intoxicating palette of fragrance, color and flavor. Nestled on a peaceful farm in Northern New York, a homegrown business is rooted in these elements. Soapmaker and entrepreneur Sandy...

It’s hard to believe it’s mid-December at the Madrid-Waddington Central School.  As snow drifts into the exterior courtyard, lush green plants fill sturdy metal racks in the school’s garden room. Eight six-foot tall grow racks boast salad greens and herbs...

Many artists and artisans of the Adirondack North Country utilize the region's unique natural resources to create beautiful and unique works of art. In this video, ANCA and Josh Clement Productions take a closer look at the time-intensive and precise work...

I spoke with Hub on the Hill DirectorJori Wekin to learn more about the jobs directly and indirectly created and supported through the shared food processing “makerspace” and marketplace. The conversation ended up being about more than just jobs. The...