Natural Gourmet Institute is offering a full scholarship to the Sustainable Farming Certificate Program to a member of the Slow Food NYC Community. The Sustainable Farming Certificate Program is a two week hands-on course where students live and work on a biodynamic farm, experience urban farming with one of New York City's leading rooftop farms, Brooklyn Grange, and tour the Greenmarket Co.'s food hub and distribution facility.
This course is designed to give food industry advocates, educators, professional, and supporters a first-hand look at our local food system and create a deeper connection between farm, food, and consumer.
Tuition includes all course materials, accommodation during the farm-stay portion of the program at Hawthorne Valley Farm, and transportation to and from Hawthorne Valley Farm.The winner will also receive 2 tickets to the Slow Food NYC annual fundraiser, the (s)low down.
To apply:
Submit a 300 word or less essay describing how you will apply the Slow Food principles of good, clean, and fair food in your community after completing Natural Gourmet Institute's Sustainable Farming Certificate Program.
Application criteria
- On the Slow Food NYC mailing list. Join the Slow Food NYC mailing list
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Demonstration involvement in school garden programs or the better food movement
Application procedure:
Applicants may submit their essays to certificate@nginyc.com with the subject line "Slow Food NYC". Essays should be typed and sent as attachments in either word or PDF format. Applicants must include their name, phone number, and the email to which they receive the Slow Food NYC newsletter on their essay submission.
Application Deadline: July 17, 2015
The Slow Food NYC – Natural Gourmet Institute Sustainable Farming Certificate Program Scholarship will be announced on July 27, 2015