Black and White Photo of Potato Harvest 1939

Field to Fork: the story of Jersey farming and food

À la tabl'ye comme au clios: l'histouaithe des mênages et du mangi d'Jèrri

Jersey has a rich heritage of farming and food, from the breeding of our famous Jersey cow to the growing of Jersey Royal potatoes.

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  • 13 June 2026 - 31 December 2027
  • Hamptonne

Set in the historic farmstead of Hamptonne, surrounded by chickens, pigs, sheep and cows, this new exhibition tells the story of Jersey’s traditional farming methods through the lens of the food the Island produces today.

Discover how Jersey farmers and food producers are drawing on generations of local knowledge and traditional farming practices to create a sustainable farming model for the future. This thought-provoking new exhibition will encourage visitors to engage with the countryside and think about seasonal and sustainable food production in Jersey.

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Small Island Big Stories Sessions Podcast

In the this episode of our FREE ‘Small Island, Big Story Sessions’ podcast, we explore our Island’s farming heritage. From Jersey’s unique natural landscape to celebrating local farmers today, we speak to Taylor Smythe, from Farm Jersey, and Lucy Layton, Jersey Heritage’s Exhibitions Curator, as we dig into the research behind our new ‘Field to Fork’ exhibition at Hamptonne.   

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