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alabama urban farm
Posted: October 29 2009
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Jones Valley Urban Farm is a community-based non-profit organization in Birmingham, Alabama.
Utilizing over 3 acres of vacant downtown property, JVUF grows organic produce and flowers, educates the community about healthy food, and helps make Birmingham a vibrant community.
- Organic produce sold at local farmers markets, restaurants, farm stands, grocery stores, and a Food Box subscription
- Educational programs for children and adults, including:
- an accredited high school Agriscience 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
Our Vision
JVUF will be a model sustainable urban farm that teaches youth and the Birmingham community about sustainable agriculture and nutrition through outdoor experiential education.