The Farm & Food Systems Fellowship in Windham, ME is dedicated to cultivating future leaders in the realm of sustainable food systems. This transformative program empowers fellows with hands-on training in organic food systems, ensuring accessibility through a tuition-free model. Over six months at the Allegheny Farm Campus, participants engage deeply in experiential education, learning to advocate for a food system that prioritizes social, environmental, and economic justice. As they progress into their Community Action Year, fellows collaborate with regional non-profits to implement innovative initiatives, from growing and distributing diverse crops on market-style farms to integrating food and ecological literacy in schools. Participants also play a vital role in supporting local farmers markets, establishing distribution channels for healthy food access, and mentoring future cohorts. Applications are accepted until March, with fellowship activities typically occurring from May to October, fostering a generation of advocates ready to make a meaningful impact in their communities.