The Adirondack Blue potato, developed through Cornell University’s New York breeding programs, was designed for cold-climate growing conditions like those found right here in the Adirondacks.
It’s more than just a striking color:
• Naturally rich in anthocyanins, the antioxidants found in blueberries
• Associated with anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular benefits
• A more balanced blood-sugar response than standard white potatoes
Today, this uniquely named variety appears in international agricultural research and market studies, including work focused on global markets. While it’s now grown far beyond New York, the Adirondack name and science travel with it.
What makes this especially meaningful locally is our growing culinary and creative economy. The Glens Falls–Saratoga–Lake George corridor is home to a high concentration of chefs and restaurants, with Glens Falls continuing to emerge as a food, arts, and culture hub complete with SUNY ADK’s Culinary Center.
At EDC Warren County, placemaking means connecting local identity, talent, and natural resources to real economic opportunity. Stories like this show how place-based assets can generate both global relevance and local vitality.
Sometimes the Adirondacks export more than products. They export ideas.