The Farm & Food Systems Fellowship in Jennings, LA, empowers individuals to champion a food system that is just, sustainable, and inclusive. This transformative program offers hands-on training in organic food systems and equips Fellows to become leaders in food education and advocacy. Participants engage in diverse initiatives such as growing and distributing crops on market-style farms, implementing health-focused educational sessions, and maintaining community gardens that enhance food access. By integrating food and ecological literacy into local schools and supporting farmers markets and direct-to-consumer programs, Fellows play a crucial role in building a vibrant local food economy. The Fellowship includes an immersive six-month residential experience at AMI’s Allegheny Farm Campus, followed by a year of impactful community projects with regional non-profit organizations. To promote accessibility, the program is tuition-free, inviting applicants to apply by March for the experience that typically runs from May to October.