We consider the alumni of all Soul Fire Farm’s weeklong immersions as part of our extended family (Soul FIRE Immersion, BIPOC FIRE, Black Latinx Farmers Immersion, Builders Immersion, Spanish Immersion, Youth Immersion, Uprooting Racism in the Food System Immersion). We are committed to staying connected and supporting one another’s food sovereignty projects for the long haul.
Alumni Networking Opportunities
- Farming Immersion Alumni Facebook Group
- Uprooting Racism in the Food System Alumni Facebook Group
- Youth Food Justice Alumni Chat Group (coming soon)
- Past participants of Soul Fire immersion programs are welcome to join our yearly Alumni Reunion and Campout on the land at Soul Fire Farm. Save the dates for next year’s gathering June 21-23, 2024 and for the 4th weekend of June far into the future!
Resources for Alumni
- Join our public Speakers Collective – get paid and gain experience talking about your time at Soul Fire Farm and your current community work. Read this FAQ for more information.
- Farmer Resource List – Training, Land, Capital, Business Planning
- Sign up for 1:1 support calls for your farming projects by contacting alumni@soulfirefarm.org
- Request a letter of recommendation from the SFFI Alumni Team, directly related to your experience at the FIRE Immersion, by contacting alumni@soulfirefarm.org. Please include your name, Immersion name and year, a brief summary of the purpose of your recommendation, preferred receipt date, and attachments of any supporting documentation (e.g. description of the program/grant they are applying to).
- Requests for letters are processed in 10 business days.
Alumni Spotlight
