Robert Lewis is a principal consultant focused on regional, environmental, and food system planning. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, he is a key figure in urban agriculture, having co-founded the influential Greenmarket program for GrowNYC, establishing a direct connection between regional farmers and city consumers.
His career includes serving as Special Assistant for Market Development at the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, where he spearheaded initiatives to improve food accessibility and support local growers. He continues to advise on public market development.
He co-founded New York Citys renowned Greenmarket program in 1976, helping to pioneer the modern farm-to-table movement and preserve regional farmland.