Jones Valley Teaching Farm

Description

Utilizing over 5 acres of vacant downtown property and a 25 acre farm at Mt Laurel, JVUF grows organic produce and flowers, educates the community about healthy food and helps make Birmingham a vibrant community. Organic produce are sold at local farmers markets, restaurants, farm stands, grocery stores, and a Food Box subscription. Educational programs for children and adults, including an accredited high school Agriscience program, a K-8 nutrition education field trip program, teacher workshops, organic gardening and healthy lifestyle programs, preschool gardening, community and nutrition programs, Internship opportunities for high-school, college, and graduate students. Community partnerships focusing on preventing childhood obesity, hunger and access to healthy foods, sustainable agriculture, farm to school markets and community composting.