SoCal Farm to Table Ambassadors
The SoCal Farm to Table (SFT) Ambassadors is an urban agriculture leadership program for students at Cal Poly Pomona. All majors are welcome! Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (Grant 2020-38422-32241), the SFT program helps develop future leaders in urban and community agriculture, especially related to food safety and direct marketing. SFT Ambassadors are selected each semester to lead collaborative projects and experiential learning opportunities with community partners --- students collaborate with farmers market managers, chefs, government agencies, and urban farmers.
SoCal Farm to Table (SFT) Ambassadors are selected each semester and during the summer. Ambassadors will receive a $1,800 stipend for completing the program, which includes
- Creating collaborative projects, experiential learning opportunities, and events with community partners
- Recruiting CPP students to participate in the projects, learning opportunities, and events
- Recruiting students to the Urban and Community Agriculture Minor and classes
- Completing a one-unit leadership development class (PLT 3630)
- Attending a Food Safety Modernization Act workshop
- Volunteering 180 hours over the semester
Applications are typically accepted at the beginning of each semester and summer.