Mississippi Farm to School Youth Leadership Program

The Mississippi Farm to School Network is thrilled to partner with aspiring young leaders eager to positively impact their communities by growing, learning, and inspiring together through the Mississippi Farm to School Youth Leadership Program. We invite K-12 students to participate in this inspirational initiative, which aims to cultivate a healthier future, foster a connection with nature, and champion sustainable food systems throughout our state.

This program seeks to motivate and enhance leadership skills and promote student advocacy to promote locally grown, nutritious foods and strengthen our local agricultural economy. Throughout the school year, K-12 students can participate in community outreach and agricultural education promotion using the Mississippi Farm to School incentives to actively bring about positive change in food systems and cultivate a healthier future for Mississippi's youth.

Participants will have the opportunity to attend virtual gatherings to learn more about farm to school, volunteer at events, share agriculture, gardening, and nutrition resources with their peers and school staff, and more. Through these activities, they can earn credit or community service hours (if applicable), swag, and even lead a club or ag-based program at their school.

Sign-ups are ongoing throughout the school year. Meet & Learn Virtual Meetings will occur once a month, on the third Monday of each month from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Our kick-off meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 23rd, at 4:30 p.m. and will continue until Monday, May 19, 2025, on every scheduled date. If you have any questions or are unsure if this program is right for you or your child, we invite you to reach out.