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Jones Valley Urban Farm grows more than fresh produce and flowers. The nonprofit is sowing seeds of knowledge and harvesting a bounty of food literate young people in the Birmingham, Alabama area. The organization developed more than 3 acres of vacant city property dedicating it organic farming and education on healthy food.
Jones Valley Urban Farm sells its produce at local farmers markets, restaurants, farm stands, and grocery stores. The proceeds are used to support:
- Educational programs for children and adults, including: an accredited high school Agri-science program
- a K-8 nutrition education field trip program
- teacher workshops
- organic gardening and healthy lifestyle programs
- preschool gardening
- adult workshops
- 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 community composting
Jones Valley Urban Farm seeks to be "a model sustainable urban farm that teaches youth and the Birmingham community about sustainable agriculture and nutrition through outdoor experiential education."
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