Delivering food-based education in Birmingham, Alabama.
Our Mission
Food is our foundation; people grow here.
Jones Valley Teaching Farm uses food as a foundation so that young people can lead, create, and grow a healthy future for themselves and their community.
Our Vision
We envision communities inspired by food and transformed by youth.
The Center for Food Education
Located on our Downtown Campus, the Center for Food Education anchors Jones Valley Teaching Farm’s work and creates a dynamic community hub allowing us to reach more students, teachers, and community members than ever before. The Center is home to:
- Daily field trips and Good School Food instruction for students across Birmingham and Alabama
- Week long camps for K-12 students
- Community gardening and culinary programming
- Increased employment and training opportunities for graduates of Birmingham City Schools
- Quality and free fresh produce
- Professional development and training for educators
Our Team
We are united by food and our commitment to youth and our community.
Our Board
Jones Valley Teaching Farm is supported by a Board of Directors with deep roots in Birmingham. We rely on their leadership and guidance as we grow and refine our work.
Our Partners
Our partners share the belief that hands-on, food-based education should be an integral part of a child’s pre-K–12th grade educational experience.