Farm & Food Systems Fellowship

The Farm & Food Systems Fellowship, located in Springfield, IL, is a transformative program dedicated to training and empowering individuals to champion a just and sustainable food system. By providing comprehensive organic food system education, the Fellowship fosters advocates who engage with local communities in meaningful ways. Participants can look forward to hands-on experiences such as growing and distributing diverse crops, facilitating innovative health education, and developing community gardens. The program emphasizes food and ecological literacy, supports farmers markets, and helps establish distribution channels to ensure wider access to healthy foods. Selected Fellows embark on a six-month immersive study at AMI's Allegheny Farm, followed by a Community Action Year where they apply their skills in partnership with regional non-profits. This invaluable opportunity is offered at no tuition cost, promoting accessibility for all passionate about creating change in our food systems. Applications are accepted until March, with the fellowship experience spanning from May to October.