Farm & Food Systems Fellowship
Allegheny Mountain Institute (AMI) Weaverville, NC
About Farm & Food Systems Fellowship
The Farm & Food Systems Fellowship, located in Weaverville, NC, is dedicated to nurturing a new generation of advocates for a food system that prioritizes social, environmental, and economic justice. Supported by the Allegheny Mountain Institute, this fellowship offers an inclusive educational experience at the picturesque Allegheny Farm in Highland County, VA, with no tuition fees, ensuring accessibility for all applicants. Over a six-month immersive program, fellows receive hands-on training in organic food systems and the opportunity to apply their knowledge during a Community Action Year, collaborating with local non-profits. Participants engage in a range of impactful activities including growing and distributing diverse crops, conducting educational workshops on health care innovations, maintaining community gardens, teaching food and ecological literacy, and bolstering farmers markets and direct-to-consumer food programs. This fellowship is an opportunity to not only enhance personal skills but also contribute to vital community food initiatives and advocate for increased access to healthy foods, making a tangible difference in regional food systems.
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Weaverville, NC
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