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Are you a chef with a passion for making a difference? Ready to become a powerful voice for food system reform? The James Beard Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2024 Fall Chef Bootcamp for Policy and Change™ set for October 27 through October 29 in Carnation, Washington.
Launched in 2012, the Bootcamp provides a unique opportunity for civically and politically minded chefs to become more effective leaders for industry and food-system change. Hundreds of chef-advocates have successfully lobbied to provide nutritious school meals, protect SNAP recipients, support American fisheries, reduce food waste, and fight for safer, more regenerative food production across the United States.
Each Bootcamp includes policy and media training by industry and political experts on specific food-system topics; hands-on activities that engage chefs with local natural resources, such as harvesting and visits to local farms, slaughterhouses, fisheries, and other producers; educational sessions about pressing food-system topics, such as the Farm Bill or sustainable fisheries; strategic brainstorming about effective action points and next steps; a collaborative dinner prepared by the participating chefs, and more.
A maximum of 15 applicants will be selected. Priority will be given to chefs who own restaurants. Applications are open until August 12, and winners will be notified by the week of August 26. Learn more and apply here. Questions? Email impactforward@jamesbeard.org.
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