Farm to School Leadership Academy
Applications are now closed. Please join our waitlist to be notified if a spot opens up.
Begins in October with a virtual orientation; first in-person gathering at Shelburne Farms November 13-15, 2024
The Farm to School Leadership Academy brings together leaders and aspiring leaders who are dedicated to food systems education and healing these systems in schools and early childhood settings. Participants will explore principles of transformational leadership, systems change, and community support to enhance and strengthen their ongoing farm to school efforts.
Who should apply? The program is best suited for educators, coordinators, and leaders working in farm to school and food education in preK-12 settings. Priority will be given to those working in public school systems.
Commitment
The Farm to School Leadership Academy is a hybrid offering, with multiple group sessions throughout the year:
- Fall 2024: Virtual welcome and orientation session in October, date to be determined
- Fall 2024: Program begins with a two-day retreat November 13-15 at Shelburne Farms in Vermont.
- Winter 2024-25: Two virtual group sessions
- Spring 2025: Second in-person retreat in North Carolina, details to be announced.
- Spring 2025: Final virtual gathering
Additionally, throughout the year, participants will work on self-selected projects, gaining insight and wisdom from their peers, mentors, guest presenters, and the Land.