{"id":13100,"date":"2022-08-25T13:51:53","date_gmt":"2022-08-25T17:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext-draft\/?page_id=13100"},"modified":"2025-11-03T10:23:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T15:23:40","slug":"afsfp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/programs\/food-systems\/afsfp\/","title":{"rendered":"Agriculture and Food Systems Fellows Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading fullwidth\">Agriculture and Food Systems Fellows Program<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-hero\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/CoopExtCELS-2023_AgricultureFoodSystemsFellowsProgram-WebBanner-1280x504.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18121\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"Apply and learn more! \" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-afsfp_submenu\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-13103\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-13103\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/programs\/food-systems\/afsfp\/\">About<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-13106\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-13106\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/programs\/food-systems\/afsfp\/for-students\/\">Apply to be an AFS Fellow!<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-13109\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-13109\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/programs\/food-systems\/afsfp\/afsfp-become-a-mentor\/\">Become a Mentor<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-17195\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-17195\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/programs\/food-systems\/afsfp\/afsfp-meet-the-fellows\/\">Meet the Fellows<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-13178\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-13178\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/programs\/food-systems\/afsfp\/afsfp-meet-the-team\/\">Meet the Team<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RI Agriculture and Food System Fellows Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">Each year, leading agricultural and food system organizations partner with URI Cooperative Extension to mentor Fellows on real-world projects. Students from CCRI and URI <strong>earn three academic credits<\/strong> and are <strong>paid for 400 hours <\/strong>of work in areas like sustainable agriculture, food and nutrition, science communication, and food policy. Fellows gain hands-on experience while contributing to impactful projects alongside industry experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-video-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-video  \"><div class=\"poster\" id=\"DJ-7SIbsmhw\" data-video=\"DJ-7SIbsmhw\" data-platform=\"youtube\" data-showinfo=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/DJ-7SIbsmhw\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScO5-el_MEM_OGGMdhDqZvo8tfGHdH8BGZ8BqDf5twHwYgyKg\/viewform\" title=\"\">JOIN THE MAILING LIST<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/Food-Systems-Graphic-2022-RIFPC-600x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13020\" style=\"width:600px;height:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/Food-Systems-Graphic-2022-RIFPC-600x450-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/Food-Systems-Graphic-2022-RIFPC-600x450-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/Food-Systems-Graphic-2022-RIFPC-600x450-1-364x273.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/Food-Systems-Graphic-2022-RIFPC-600x450-1-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>How can I support the AFSFP?<\/strong><br>Are you an agricultural producer? A nutrition or public health professional? A policymaker or food justice advocate? Click \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/programs-services\/food-systems\/afsfp\/afsfp-become-a-mentor\/\">Become a Mentor or Partner<\/a>\u201d to learn more about how you can support the AFSFP as a mentor, educational partner or program sponsor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who can apply?<\/strong><br>Students enrolled at CCRI and URI are eligible to apply. A passion for learning about the food system and a strong commitment to meeting program requirements are the only prerequisites for applicants. All are welcome! Click \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/programs-services\/food-systems\/afsfp\/for-students\/\">Apply to be an AFS Fellow<\/a>\u201d to learn more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong>How does this program address food insecurity issues that disproportionately affect people of color?<\/strong><br>The AFSFP engages historically underrepresented students from CCRI and URI to target preparation of a diverse workforce that is inclusive, employable, and globally-competent with the complex skill set necessary for equitable and meaningful change. Additionally, this project aims to spark interest in agriculture and food system careers amongst middle and high school youth from underrepresented backgrounds, as they co-create projects as a part of a near-peer team with AFSFP undergraduate fellows<em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"79\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/NIFA-logo-500x79-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13009\" style=\"width:480px;height:75px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/NIFA-logo-500x79-1.png 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/NIFA-logo-500x79-1-300x47.png 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2042\/NIFA-logo-500x79-1-364x58.png 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This project is funded by a grant (no. 2021-10338) from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU) program.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Agriculture and Food Systems Fellows Program RI Agriculture and Food System Fellows Program Each year, leading agricultural and food system organizations partner with URI Cooperative Extension to mentor Fellows on real-world projects. 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