Farm & Food Systems Fellowship

The Farm & Food Systems Fellowship in Smithville, MO, offers an immersive opportunity for passionate individuals committed to advocating for a fair and sustainable food system. Our fellowship empowers participants through a dynamic program that includes hands-on organic food system education, allowing Fellows to grow diversified crops, manage community gardens, and participate in innovative health care educational sessions. The fellowship is designed to foster accessibility; therefore, there are no tuition fees. Over a six-month residential experience at our Allegheny Farm Campus, Fellows gain practical skills that they apply during their Community Action Year in collaboration with local non-profit organizations. This program not only develops food and ecological literacy but also enhances access to healthy food through community initiatives, farmers markets, and direct-to-consumer programs, ensuring every participant can play a vital role in building a socially, environmentally, and economically just food landscape.