The Farm & Food Systems Fellowship in Gastonia, NC, empowers passionate individuals to become effective advocates for a sustainable food system that upholds social, environmental, and economic justice. This transformative program provides a comprehensive education in organic food systems without charging tuition, ensuring accessibility for all aspiring Fellows. Participants engage in hands-on experiences over six months at the Allegheny Farm Campus, learning to cultivate diversified crops, implement innovative health education, and promote ecological literacy in schools. After this intensive training, Fellows transition into a Community Action Year, where they collaborate with regional non-profit organizations to increase access to healthy food through farmers markets, community gardens, and direct-to-consumer programs. Applications are due by March each year, with the fellowship experience running from May to October, making a significant impact within communities in the region.