Good food feeds futures.
Since its founding, Field & Fork Network has been dedicated to fueling change across New York State’s food landscape. What started as a vision to connect communities with fresh, local food has grown into a movement, building resilient food systems that nourish people, strengthen local economies, and empower future generations. Explore our journey and see how Field & Fork Network continues to shape a more just, sustainable food future—join us in this impactful work!
Our History
THE BEGINNING
Host the first regionalFarmer-Chef Conference– attracts a sold-out crowd of local farmers, chefs, food buyers and stakeholders.
ANNUAL FARMER-CHEF CONFERENCES
HostAnnual Farmer-Chef Conferencesas a way to catalyze business relationships and drive economic development in the local food and ag sectors.
FOOD MASTER FILM SERIES & SEASONAL SUPPERS
Begin engaging the broader community about our food system through education –Food Matters Film Seriesand authentic farm-to-table dinners –Seasonal Suppers– connecting consumers to where their food comes from.
FOOD HUB FEASIBILITY STUDY & ACTION PLAN
We lead a collaborative effort for a feasibility study to determine local capacity for scaling up of local produce production through a regional food hub.
LAUNCH OF DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS NY
A nutrition incentive program.
WESTERN NEW YORK FOOD HUB
Incubated within Eden Valley Growers – is open for business.
FIRST MULTI-YEAR USDA GRANT RECIEVED
Awarded first multi-yearUSDA National Institute of Food & Agriculture’s Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Grant– propels Double Up Food Bucks NY to sites all across Western NY region.
NIAGARA FALLS LOCAL FOOD ACTION PLAN
Member of steering committee for a landmark planning effort to address food access and economic development. Becomesofficial food plan for the city of Niagara Falls.
STATEWIDE SERVING NONPROFIT
Change Articles of Incorporation tobecome a statewide serving non-profit.
DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS NY GROWS EXPONENTIALLY
Federal and state investments inDouble Up Food Bucks NYfuels exponential program growth to numerous sites across NY State during the Covid-19 pandemic.
LAUNCH AMERICORPS VISTA PROGRAM
Launch ourAmeriCorps Vistasto assist with rural and urban outreach for Double Up Food Bucks NY.
NIAGARA FALLS CITY MARKET MANAGEMENT
Take over management of theCity Market of Niagara Falls– to help revitalize a key food access asset serving the residents of the city.
ACTION RESEARCH COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP
Establish partnership withCornell University’s Action Research Collaborative– to evaluate our impact in those communities we serve.