Local Food Leader (LFL) 101 is an individual, skill-building certification for food systems practitioners or those looking to be more engaged in their local food system. This certification teaches foundational competencies critical for successful food systems development, including common language, dignity and involvement in food systems, facilitation and leadership, creating plans of work, project and program evaluation, and professional development. Participants complete activities and homework individually and participate in facilitated learning circles with a cohort. Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion in Local Food Leader 101. 10 weeks of instructions; approximately 12 hours of participation.