Jack Riffle

Executive
Director

Jack Riffle’s dedication to agriculture and community has brought him to the Farmers Market Federation of New York, though this destination wasn't always clear to see. Despite growing up surrounded by agriculture, farming never occurred to him as a possible vocation. After attending Hamilton College, he spent six years teaching in Boston and New York City.

His increasing awareness of social inequality, issues around food justice, and the climate crisis led him to leave teaching and apprentice on a farm in Westmoreland, New York. After two seasons in Westmoreland, he transitioned to managing a farm and education center in New Hampshire. 

Though the COVID-19 pandemic ended his stay there prematurely, his time in New Hampshire planted the seed of an idea that is currently blooming as Local Foods Mohawk Valley — a local food collective based in Clinton that encourages community access to local food year-round and reduces farmers' opportunity costs of selling and marketing their products.

Jack is thrilled to start his role at the NYFMF and leverage his understanding of the challenges that market farmers face and his experience in local food activism to support the Federation's mission. When he isn't behind a computer, he enjoys hiking in the Adirondacks with his girlfriend, playing chess, and walking his dog.

Britni Gallo

Office Manager

Britni Gallo comes from a background of telecommunications, retail, and social media. After graduating with a degree in Telecommunications and Broadcasting, she shifted into the world of retail. After working as a makeup artist with prestige brands, she moved to the back-end of retail as a manager and social media coordinator. From there she became the Field Marketing Specialist for the retail division of an American dinnerware company, running their social media and marketing for all retail stores.

At home, Britni spends her time with her “kids”, two Labrador Retrievers. She also loves film, television, dogs, of course, and constantly has the urge to travel.