Dana Jackson is the editor and publisher of edible Nutmeg. His appreciation and advocacy for local and sustainable food systems is built from many years of working in and with the outdoors. He has spent time as an ocean kayaking guide, a ski instructor, a ranger for the Bureau of Land Management, an English teacher, and an organic vegetable farmer, all of which contribute to his appreciation for Connecticut’s vibrant landscape and rich agricultural and culinary traditions. A resident of Litchfield County, Dana endeavors to highlight the best of Connecticut’s local food systems.