Founded in 2002, Jones Valley Urban Farm (JVUF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has successfully transformed over 3 acres of vacant downtown property into an urban teaching farm. During its first decade, the organization achieved some significant results:
- Educated over 4,000 K-8 students through our Seed to Plate program—a food and nutrition education curriculum designed using National Science Education and National Health Education standards.
- Trained over 1,000 school cafeteria and childcare workers on healthier menus and healthy food preparation techniques
- Successfully advocated for the removal of all deep fat fryers from Birmingham City Schools
- Provided technical assistance to 11 school districts for enhancing their wellness policies to include better nutrition, nutrition education, and food procurement practices
As we enter our next ten years of growth, JVUF’s investment in the future begins with a measurable goal: to reach 10,000 students annually by 2015 through our K-8 curriculums and programs.
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