Who We Are
Our Mission
Field and Fork Network connects communities to innovative solutions that foster a sustainable food system.
Our Vision
A resilient, equitable, and community-owned food system.
Our Values
Equity-Minded
We honor unique identities and perspectives with dignity.
Forward Thinking
We turn ideas into long lasting solutions.
Collaborative
We incorporate diverse voices and ideas.
Our Mission
Field and Fork Network connects communities to innovative solutions that foster a sustainable food system.
Our Vision
A resilient, equitable, and community-owned food system.
Our Values
Equity-Minded
We honor unique identities and perspectives with dignity.
Forward Thinking
We turn ideas into long lasting solutions.
Collaborative
We incorporate diverse voices and ideas.
Our Team
Lisa French
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Tom Lowe
Niagara Falls Local Food Action Plan Project Director
Bryan Gertz
Double Up Food Bucks- Farm Direct Portfolio Manager
Angela Janiszewski
Finance Manager
Sam Attea
AmeriCorps VISTA – Buffalo Region
Nichole Borchard
Communications & Partnerships Director
Josh McGuire
Double Up Food Bucks Program Director
Jake Kowal
Double Up Food Bucks- Retail Portfolio Manager
Marcie Baranich
Communications & Digital Content Coordinator
Chloe Cabrera
AmeriCorps VISTA – Syracuse Region
Our Team
Lisa French
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Tom Lowe
Niagara Falls Local Food Action Plan Project Director
Bryan Gertz
Double Up Food Bucks- Farm Direct Portfolio Manager
Angela Janiszewski
Finance Manager
Sam Attea
AmeriCorps VISTA – Buffalo Region
Nichole Borchard
Communications & Partnerships Manager
Josh McGuire
Double Up Food Bucks Program Director
Jake Kowal
Double Up Food Bucks- Retail Portfolio Manager
Marcie Baranich
Communications & Digital Content Coordinator
Chloe Cabrera
AmeriCorps VISTA – Syracuse Region
Stephanie Tisdale
M&T Bank
Board Chair
Brianna Bartholomew
Independent Health Foundation
Carol Cassell
Recovery Health Solutions
Hayley Davis
L&G Research and Evaluation Consulting
Stephon Parker
The New York Times
Board Vice Chair
Umberto Angilletta
M&T Bank
Board Treasurer
Samuel Burruano
Five Star Bank
Mayra Colon
M&T Bank
Carrie Meyer
Independent Health Foundation
Our Board
Our Board
Want to see what we’ve been up to?
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Want to see what we’ve been up to?
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