A Program for Future Food Systems Leaders

One of the most meaningful aspects of our work at Burkett Farm is introducing young people to the possibilities of sustainable agriculture. Through our field trip program, we see students arrive at our farm uncertain about what farming entails and leave with a clearer understanding of why local food systems matter, how they function, and what role they might play in shaping their future.

This spring, we're launching a new pilot program at Burkett Farm to accelerate that learning. The Resilient Food Systems Community Service Intensive is a week-long experience hosted several times a year that is designed for high school juniors and seniors who want to get their hands dirty while exploring the intersection of sustainable agriculture, food security, and climate resilience. Students will participate, contribute, and build relationships with others who share their interests, and they'll see firsthand how farming and food connect to larger movements for environmental and social change. At our farm, our gardens are the classrooms: this experience will feature experiential learning, skill-building and projects that support a stronger community food system.