Farm to School Fellowship Application Survey

Welcome to the Farm to School Fellowship for Value Chain Coordinators! Sponsored by the USDA and IDOH, and administered by the NWI Food Council, this initiative is an opportunity to become a Farm to School Fellow working to shape the future of farm to school programs in Indiana. As a F2S Fellow, you’ll have the opportunity to influence and be part of the movement towards a more sustainable, resilient, and thriving food system in Indiana.

The Farm to School VCC Fellow program will launch this fall and run for 6-9 months (actual length of time may depend on the capstone project selected). Members of the fellow cohort will be expected to attend 8 virtual meetings/modules, and complete a capstone project (such as a webinar) to support farm to school efforts. Fellows will have additional opportunities for professional development and field trips during the course of the program.

Below, please find the application to participate in the Farm to School Fellowship for Value Chain Coordinators. Please answer the questions to the best of your ability so that we can gain better insight into your past experience and interest in working in value chain coordination and farm to school work. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at virginia@nwifoodcouncil.org.

Farm to School Fellowship Application

Farm to School VCC Fellowship Application

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* 1. What is your name?

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* 2. What is your email address?

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* 3. What is your role in value chain coordination and connecting people in the food system?

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* 4. Do you have permission from your employer to participate in this training?

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* 5. What is your:

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* 6. In what county or counties are you working in Farm to School or Value Chain Coordination?

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* 7. Please tell us about your VCC work including years of experience, areas of focus (e.g., relationship building, market development for local foods, network weaving, etc.), and any other additional information you would like us to know.

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* 8. Please tell us about your Farm to School work including years of experience, areas of focus (e.g., farm to cafeteria, school gardens, ag and nutrition education, etc.), and any other additional information you would like us to know.

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* 9. Are you able to participate in the scheduled meetings? (Twice monthly meetings will be 2 hours, attendance at scheduled meetings is an expectation of fellowship participation and completion)

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* 10. Please indicate the date/time you are available to attend virtual bi-monthly meetings. (Check all that apply)

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* 11. Are you willing and able to attend additional training opportunities or field days to support your facilitation skills and other professional development as they are identified? (These will be available for free to cohort members)

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* 12. Tell us why you are interested in participating in the farm to school value chain coordination fellowship.

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* 13. Farm to School VCC Fellows will be eligible for a $2500 stipend to support their participation in the program. To receive the stipend, fellows must successfully complete the program and its requirements. Please indicate below whether you would like to or are able to receive a stipend.