Fostering Growth
Together
At Fields of View, we believe food is more than a meal...it’s a story. It’s the hands that grow it, the systems that sustain it, and the communities it nourishes. Through storytelling on a regional scale, we bridge the gap between people and the land, celebrating farmers as stewards of our environment and food systems as the backbone of resilient communities.
Our Mission
We tell the big stories of the small folk and of the land to inspire connection, appreciation, and action. By spotlighting farmers and regional food systems, we aim to cultivate a deeper relationship between people and their food, strengthening the support for small-scale agriculture.
Our Vision
We dream of a future where small farms thrive, food systems are celebrated, and everyone understands the vital role of farmers in building a sustainable, resilient world.
What We Create
Docuseries that bring farm-to-table stories to life.
Regional food education programs that capture the flavors, traditions, and people of local foodscapes.
Each project honors those who work with the land, helping communities see the extraordinary in the everyday and inspiring them to eat thoughtfully and live sustainably.
Projects
Fields of View
The Docuseries
A documentary series exploring the future of agriculture in our region through the stories of good soil, hard work, and slow food. We follow the farmers, ranchers, and food makers who are shaping what it means to eat locally and sustainably.
F.I.E.L.D.
(Food Intelligence & Experimental Learning Division)
A standards-aligned educational series for 3rd through 5th grade students in Virginia. F.I.E.L.D. uses working farms as dynamic classrooms to teach core academic subjects like math, science, history, and health through humor and engaging storytelling. Every episode comes with multi-sensory lesson plans aligned to Virginia SOLs.
Farm-to-Farm Events
Immersive dining experiences that connect the public directly to the farms that nourish their community. Each event is hosted on a working farm and features local chefs preparing meals with ingredients sourced on-site or from neighboring producers.
Get Involved
Whether you’re a donor, educator, or connector, we need you.
​
Join us in shaping a movement that connects people to the roots of their nourishment. As a supporter, you’ll help amplify these stories, guide our initiatives, and grow our reach. Together, we can inspire lasting change...one story, one plate, one community at a time.
Upcoming Events
An Unexpected Gathering
A Folk Farmstead Feast & Faire
The fellowship returns for a third year. An Unexpected Gathering is an immersive, thoughtfully sourced farm-to-table dinner and folk faire set among the orchards of Albemarle Cider Works in the heart of Middle Virginia. This is not just a dinner. It is a celebration of the land, the people who tend it, and the stories that connect us all.
​
September 26, 2026
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Albemarle Cider Works | North Garden, VA
​
​
.png)
