Work with a Local Food Hero
Work with a Local Food Hero

Thank You for Your Interest in Becoming a Local Food Hero!

We’ve received your application and your video interview is scheduled. Check your email for confirmation details.

What Happens Next: Our 4-Step Process

What Happens Next:
Our 4-Step Process

Step 1: Video Interview (30 min)

You’ll receive a confirmation email with your scheduled time and Zoom link

Step 2: Detailed Application

If you’re a good fit, we’ll send you our comprehensive application

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Step 3: Application Discussion (45-60 min)

Video call to review your application together

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Step 4: Final Decision

Team reviews all candidates and notifies everyone

Optional: Winter Volunteer Visit

Want to see our Garden Education Center?

Join us on a Thursday morning (weather permitting).

Expected Timeline: 3-4 weeks from application to final decision

What is a Local Food Hero?

Local Food Heroes are trained agricultural leaders who transform communities through regenerative farming practices, food security initiatives, and agricultural education.

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Learn More About Our Work

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SARE Grant Project:

Discover how our $250,000 USDA grant is advancing veteran agricultural training

Learn About Our SARE Research
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Support Our Mission:

Help us fund this important work by supporting our Hot Garlic Sauce partnership

Support Local Food Heroes

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Our Partners

Our program is strengthened by collaborations with established agricultural organizations and service providers:

You're Applying to Make History!

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Founding Cohort:

Be among the first veterans to become Local Food Heroes through our comprehensive program

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$250,000 USDA Grant:

Learn about our SARE research project validation

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Employment Pathway:

Program participants get priority for paid agricultural positions

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Housing Support:

Qualified veterans may be eligible for community housing during training

This material is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, through the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under subaward number CNE25-001.

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.