Status
applications open
Date
-
Time
Application Due
Fee
Free; limited travel scholarships available
Location
Hybrid with in-person gatherings in MN and VT
Contact

Questions? Contact Director of Professional Learning Jen Cirillo at jcirillo@shelburnefarms.org.

Registration Details
 

Program Partners

Farm to School Leadership Academy

Educator Programs
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Begins September 2026 with a virtual orientation. First in-person gathering in Minneapolis, MN in November 2026. Virtual meetings through the winter. In-person gathering at Shelburne Farms, VT in April 2027.

The Farm to School Leadership Academy brings together leaders and aspiring leaders who are committed to transforming food systems in schools. By focusing on education, resilience, and care, explore how transformational leadership, systems change, and community support can help strengthen and sustain your farm to school work.

Who should apply? The program is best suited for educators, coordinators, and school nutrition leaders working in farm to school and food education in K-12 settings. Priority will be given to those working in public school systems.

Learn more and apply: applications are due Monday, June 8.

Commitment

The Farm to School Leadership Academy is a hybrid offering, with multiple group sessions throughout the year:

  • September 2026: Virtual welcome & orientation session on Tuesday, September 29, 4:00PM ET
  • November 2026: First 2.5-day, in-person retreat November 5–7 in Minneapolis, MN (travel November 4 and evening of November 7)
  • November 2026–March 2027: Four virtual group sessions in the second week of December, January, February, and March. Specific dates and times TBD with cohort.
  • April 2027: Second 2.5-day, in-person retreat the week April 26, 2027 at Shelburne Farms, VT.
  • May 2027: Final virtual gathering. Specific date and time TBD with cohort.

Throughout the year, participants will work on self-selected projects, gaining insight and wisdom from their peers, mentors, guest presenters, and the Land.

Fee: Free, program expenses are supported by the USDA. Any travel and incidental expenses are the responsibility of participants. Limited travel stipends available.