The BLAST Leadership Cadre is a one-year leadership program for 18-25 year olds working to create sustainable food systems by growing food, working with youth, promoting local food, or advocating for and crafting policy.   

Cadre members work in their own communities and have opportunities to work together on policy and activism.  The Cadre provides intensive training in advocacy, communication and leadership, opportunities for public speaking, networking, and exploration of the food system, and guarantees access to national conferences.  

To learn more and to download applications, check out our BLAST Cadre page.  Applications are on that page, and are due no later than Friday, May 25, 2007.  If you have any questions, please contact Monica at var username = "mpless"; var hostname = "thefoodproject.org";document.write("" + username + "@" + hostname + "<\/a>")"> or at (617) 442-1322 x21.