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

Thank You for Completing Your Detailed Application!

We’ve received your detailed application and are excited to learn more about your vision for becoming a Local Food Hero.

What Happens Next

What Happens Next

Within 3-5 business days:

  • Our team will carefully review your application
  • We'll reach out to schedule an application discussion interview

Application Discussion Interview:

  • 45-60 minute video conversation
  • Review your responses together
  • Answer any remaining questions
  • Explore which program pathway fits your goals
Video-Interview-(30-min)

Final Decision:

  • Team reviews all candidates
  • All candidates notified within one week
  • Decisions include: Acceptance, Waitlist, or Alternative recommendations
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Expected Timeline:

From today to final decision: 1-2 weeks

Optional: Winter Volunteer Visit

Interested in seeing our Garden Education Center before your interview?

join us on a Thursday morning for a volunteer visit (weather permitting).

Just let us know when we reach out to schedule your application discussion!

Just let us know when we reach out to schedule your application discussion!

Questions while we review?

Prepare for Your Application Discussion

While we review your application, here are some questions to think about:
  • What does success look like for you one year after completing this program?
  • What specific challenges do you anticipate, and how might you overcome them?
  • How do you see yourself contributing to the Local Food Heroes community?
  • Agricultural Teaching Apprenticeship:
    Our first Agricultural Teaching Apprentice position
    ($50/hour, 35 weeks) demonstrates the employment pipeline this program creates. Program graduates receive priority consideration for similar paid positions as we expand.
  • Mobile Tool Library Service: Learn about our innovative service business model that helps Local Food Heroes build sustainable income while serving their communities. We'll discuss this opportunity during the program.
  • Stay Connected: Subscribe to our newsletter for updates about program developments, new opportunities, and success stories from Local Food Heroes.

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We’re excited about your potential to become a Local Food Hero and look forward to our next conversation!

We’re excited about your potential to become a Local Food Hero and look forward to our next conversation!

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

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.