Adam is the Farm to Family Market Development Specialist at the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. In this role, he acts as a resource and counselor for small and medium-sized farms and food businesses to promote and facilitate market development at various points along the supply and value chain. He serves as a liaison between farmers and current or prospective buyers, other MDARD units, state agencies focused on economic value generation, and external partners. He has experience as an Outreach Specialist and Regional Coordinator in the Michigan State University Department of Horticulture and the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. He co-owned and operated Ten Hens Farm in Bath, Michigan from 2007 to 2024.