Farm & Food Systems Fellowship

The Farm & Food Systems Fellowship in Flushing, MI, empowers aspiring leaders to advocate for a food system that prioritizes social, environmental, and economic justice. This immersive program offers comprehensive education in organic food systems, ensuring that tuition is not a barrier to participation and fostering accessibility. Fellows engage actively in growing diverse crops on market-style farms, implementing health-focused educational initiatives, and enhancing community gardens within local schools. The fellowship also focuses on promoting food and ecological literacy, supporting farmers markets, and developing vital distribution channels for healthy food access. Over six months, selected participants live and learn at the Allegheny Farm Campus, culminating in a Community Action Year where they apply their skills in collaboration with regional non-profit organizations. Applications open in March for experiences running from May to October, welcoming dedicated individuals ready to make a tangible impact in their communities.