The RI Agriculture and Food System Fellows Program is a paid work experience for motivated undergraduate students interested in food system-related careers. Selected students work on real-world agricultural and food system-related projects alongside industry professionals who serve as mentors. Students work with their mentor for a minimum of 400 paid hours from May to September. Fellows also receive in-depth professional development training, connections to industry-wide networking opportunities, food system-related industry training, and Extension engagement experience through a 4-H Youth Development Program-led practicum working with school-age youth.