JVTF in Southern Living Magazine
July 7th, 2026JVTF was recently featured in Southern Living for the organization’s work connecting young people to food, farming, and community. The article highlights the impact of hands-on agricultural education in Birmingham, following the story of former student and current JVTF Education Product Manager, Shun Mack. Read the full article on how JVTF is helping cultivate healthier…
Classrooms in Full Bloom
June 1st, 2026In collaboration with Birmingham City Schools and NY Sun Works, 2026 has seen a tremendous start for our hydroponic classrooms across eight schools on the west side of Birmingham. Students have been hard at work hydroponically growing different varieties of basil, swiss chard, lettuce, and even cucumbers while expanding their understanding of our food system…
2026 Plant Presale
May 4th, 2026Get your garden started (or growing stronger!) with our plant pre-sale—reserve your seedlings now and pick them up May 30, 10am–2pm. These seedlings have been carefully sown and are thriving in our greenhouse, ready to transition into your garden! CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR PLANTS Genovese Basil Classic Italian variety Authentic flavor and appearance….
Peach Galette
April 29th, 2026Peach season is just around the corner, and this peach galette is one of our Camp Grow favorites. It’s simple to make, incredibly delicious, and works beautifully with either fresh or frozen peaches—so you can enjoy it any time of year. If you give it a try, we’d love to hear what you think! INGREDIENTS:…
Welcome Kelly, Jack, & April
April 23rd, 2026KELLY BAKER | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT After growing up along the coast in Mobile, Alabama, Kelly attended Auburn University before moving to the big city of Birmingham. There, she joined Jones Valley Teaching Farm, where she farmed, taught, and happily geeked out over bugs with students. She spent three years teaching classes and leading Farm Clubs…
Growing Skills & Community
April 1st, 2026As the growing season begins, we’re excited to share reflections from two of this year’s Youth Pathways & Experiences interns. Chyna, a senior at Wenonah High School who works at our downtown farm stand, and Morgan, a senior at Ramsay High School who works at our Woodlawn farm stand, have been learning firsthand about farming, food access,…
More Than Muffins
February 14th, 2026In a world where feeling welcomed and cared for matters more than ever, I invite you to take a look inside Hayes K–8, where students are growing and thriving with community at the heart of it all. What is “Mommies and Muffins”? Mommies and Muffins was thoughtfully crafted to focus on bringing moms and their…
Carver Students Dig into Storytelling at JVTF
January 13th, 2026In September of last year, students from George Washington Carver’s Academy of Visual Communications visited JVTF to learn about visual storytelling with our Youth Pathways & Experiences team. During their visit, students were challenged to write an article reflecting what they learned. Our JVTF interns carefully reviewed each submission and proudly selected Tomiya as the…
TOMATO DAY
April 29th, 2024SATURDAY, MAY 4th | 10AM – 2PM | 701 25th St N cooking and planting demos, Taqueria Gama food truck, yard games, local art vendors, and the chance to buy specialty tomatoes, basil, and peppers grown by JVTF that proceeds supporting our work. BUY & MAKE A BIG IMPACT Your purchase supports…
Meet The New Staff Members
April 29th, 2024BRYN LAFRENZ | ASSISTANT K-8 TEACHING FARM MANAGER Bryn (they/she) grew up in Nashville, TN where they found respite from the city in their backyard garden. They were grateful for the privilege to grow food at home and were impassioned to grow food for others who could not. Throughout their college career, they worked for…