Farm & Food Systems Fellowship

The Farm & Food Systems Fellowship in Pottsville, PA, empowers individuals to become passionate advocates and educators for a just food system that prioritizes social, environmental, and economic fairness. Hosted by the Allegheny Mountain Institute, this comprehensive program provides a tuition-free educational experience where Fellows engage in organic food system training and hands-on learning at the Allegheny Farm Campus. Throughout their six-month fellowship, participants gain valuable skills in growing and distributing diverse crops, conducting innovative health care education sessions, maintaining community gardens, and integrating food and ecological literacy into schools. Following their training, Fellows enter a Community Action Year, collaborating with local non-profit organizations to enhance access to healthy foods, support farmers markets, and develop community food initiatives. With a commitment to making sustainable food practices accessible, this fellowship is a vital step toward building equitable food systems in the region.