Dan Carmody, founder of Carmody Consulting, has observed renewed interest in local food systems in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on decades of experience in community development and food-system strategy, he sees public markets as valuable community institutions that can support local economies, expand access to healthy food, and help people reconnect at a time when many communities are searching for stronger social ties.
Carmody's perspective has been shaped through more than five decades working across economic development, placemaking, and regional food systems. His career spans roles in small business, nonprofit leadership, and consulting, providing him with a broad view of how communities evolve over time. Through Carmody Consulting, he has advised communities across North America on economic development strategies, organizational growth, and community revitalization.
