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Italy: Inside the Farm to Table Movement

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Program Overview

Discover how food, culture, and career pathways come together in one of the world’s most celebrated culinary destinations. From organic farms and olive groves to lively markets and bustling restaurant kitchens, explore the full farm-to-table cycle while learning from chefs, farmers, and food innovators. Participate in hands-on cooking instruction, harvest fresh ingredients, and dive into sustainability practices rooted in centuries of tradition. Experience Italian life through meals and community connection as you gain real skills and insights into careers in food systems, agriculture, hospitality, writing, and more.

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Program Highlights

Meet chefs and restaurateurs shaping Italian cuisine
Join lively feasts during Siena’s famed Palio festival
Learn sustainable farming and artisanal food production
Make fresh pasta, pecorino cheese, and local specialties
Cook a multi-course farewell feast with new Italian amici

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Emergency Support

Program Details

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Locations

  • Siena, Italy

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • High School Freshman (1st Year)
  • High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • High School Junior (3rd Year)
  • High School Senior (4th Year)
  • High School 5th Year or More

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

14-17

Duration

  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • Summer

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Innovative Student Video 2023 Finalist
Innovation in Philanthropy 2021 Finalist
Innovation in Crisis Response 2020 Finalist

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