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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

Jones Valley Teaching Farm begins and ends with its people. We are proud that 25% of our team are past students of our Good School Food education model.

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.