Farm to Fork Tourism Partners
Are you an agriculture or culinary professional? Then this page is for you.
This page is meant for people who are farmers, chefs, restaurant owners, local craft producers, or work in a relevant field. This website will be updated with programs, workshops and other opportunities that can assist you in growing your business. If you have any questions, please contact Agriculinary Tourism and Marketing Coordinator, Kendall Blizzard at kendall@visitithaca.com or 601-272-1313 x244.
Farm to Fork Microgrant Program
Microgrants of up to $500 will be available to farm and agriculinary businesses looking to start new agriculinary enterprises or to market or expand existing enterprises. The purpose of the grant is to help kick start new farm ventures or expand existing ventures, with a focus on initiating or expanding agriculinary tourism opportunities in Tompkins County.
2019 Microgrant Application
Rolling applications until Sept 1, 2019 or until grant funding is expended.
2019 Microgrant Final Report
Due November 30, 2019. Requires photographs and invoices.
Al Fresco FLX
On June 3rd, the Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce is facilitating a discussion about farm-to-table, agritourism, craft food and beverages. After the Canandaigua Chamber President attended the Agriculinary Tourism Conference Visit Ithaca hosted back in March, he was inspired and hopeful to build off of the growing momentum in the region. We at Visit Ithaca, fully support the continuing conversation on all-things locally made in the Finger Lakes region.
Escape-to-the-Maker Feature
EscapeMaker.com, New York's guide to local farm escapes and weekend getaways, is looking for farms, wineries, breweries, distilleries, farmers markets, and other agritourism destinations to be featured in a new "Escape to the Maker" series on the EscapeMaker blog. This content will exist to inspire New York City dwellers to get out of the city and back to the land for a day trip or weekend getaway. Please fill out the below questionnaire for a chance to be featured!
Cayuga Wine Trail Agriculture Appreciation Week
On August 5-11, all 14 of their member wineries will be offering Buy One Get One tastings during each of the designated weeks. Grab a friend, and your work badge (or some form of valid documentation), to start taking advantage of this promotion. Only one of you needs to work in the field to do this! You’ll also be given an “appreciation card” to keep with you all week. Each winery will stamp that you’ve been there. Turn this in at the end of the week (or day if you know you’ll only be out once) and the wine trail office will mail you a goodie depending on how many you visit (4, 8, 12, or all 14).
View more event information here
Culinary Historians of New York
The Culinary Historians of New York (CHNY) Scholar’s Grant promotes research and scholarship in the field of culinary history and is awarded annually to individuals seeking financial support for a current, well-developed project that will culminate in a book, article, paper, film, or other scholarly endeavor, including ephemera. This Scholar's Grant is unrestricted and can be used to support research, conference attendance, or other activities; recipients of the CHNY Scholar's Grant are expected to report on their project in the academic year following the award. The CHNY Scholar's Grant is merit-based; financial need is not considered in making the award.
Have questions about Farm to Fork or Agriculinary related programs? Please contact Kendall Blizzard, Agriculinary Tourism and Marketing Coordinator at kendall@visitithaca.com or call 607-272-1313.
