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.
We envision communities inspired by food and transformed by youth.
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:
We are united by food and our commitment to youth and our community.
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 share the belief that hands-on, food-based education should be an integral part of a child’s pre-K–12th grade educational experience.