The Virginia Food Systems Leadership Institute (VFSLI) prepares rising leaders in the area of sustainable food systems by combining knowledge in food systems through the lens of food equity, with building competencies in skills for leadership, and a research project relating to farm-to-university challenges to prepare students for food system job opportunities.
VFSLI is now available to students and professionals anywhere in the Commonwealth, as long as they have wifi and a computer or a phone.
Highlights of this course are that it:
Offers a mix of theoretical training, practical skills, and hands-on experience
Facilitates career advancement in both new and established sectors of local and regional food systems in Virginia and beyond
Create an interdisciplinary program that integrates experienced faculty from five Virginia public universities:
University of Virginia (UVA)
George Mason University (GMU)
James Madison University (JMU)
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
Virginia Tech (VT)
Join us this summer! Click on the "Summer 2022" tab for more information.