Jones Valley Teaching Farm

Meet Karmin, our Intern of the Month! 🌟 Recognized for her dedication, hard work, and positive energy, Karmin has truly been a shining light in the workplace. We had the chance to sit down with her and ask a few questions about this achievement and what she’s been up to lately: 1.) How do you feel about being named intern of the month? It feels amazing and she’s appreciates being highlighted for her hard work and contributions. 2.) What have you been up to recently? Mostly reading in which she just finished reading Babel by R.F. Kuang. 3.) Are there any specific goals your focused on right now? Immediate goal is to get as many scholarships as possible and go to the University of Alabama to study finance. 4.) What are your plans moving forward in life? To use all the knowledge & skills to help others the best way possible and to just live a happy life. 5.) What has been the most memorable experience at Jones Valley Teaching Farm? Most memorable thing was getting to shadow Executive Director Amanda because she got to talk to her on deeper level and to just see who she was as person. Congratulations Karmin!!!🙌🏾 Keep up the hard work

Last week, Halloween vibes were strong at the farm! 🎃👻 Students came dressed in their best costumes and dove right into some hands-on science and math. At Putnam Middle, they brewed up praline and lemon soda potions to learn about mixtures and solutions 🧪, while Phillips Academy spiced things up with a chili-making fraction lesson! 🌶️📏 Who knew Halloween could be so tasty and educational? #FarmFun #HalloweenLearning #PutnamMiddle #PhillipsAcademy 🎉

Exciting first session with Chef Ama! Our interns dove into the world of herbs and spices and mastered the art of setting up and cleaning the three-compartment sink for health and safety. 👩🏾🍳🧂

With fall around the corner, homemade granola is the perfect cozy treat! Add a sprinkle to your morning yogurt or munch on it for a sweet snack 🍁 #FallFlavors #HomemadeGranola” 🍂 Fall Granola Recipe 🍂   Ingredients:  -1/2 cup canola oil or other neutral oil, such as coconut or olive oil -1/2 cup honey or maple syrup -1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon -1/2 teaspoon salt -3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats -1 cup raisins or other dried, chopped fruit  Instructions:   1.Preheat oven to 300°F & line a baking sheet with parchment.   2. Mix oil, honey, cinnamon, & salt in a large bowl.   3. Stir in oats & almonds until coated.   4. Spread on baking sheet, bake for 20 min (stir halfway).   5.  Add dried fruit & cool completely. Store in an airtight container for a cozy topping on yogurt or as a snack!

Congratulations to intern Aissatou (Woodlawn) and past intern Jacques (Woodlawn) for successfully completing the International Dual Enrollment Academy global studies program that concluded with a study abroad opportunity in Hitachi and Maebashi Japan. This opportunity was made possible through collaboration between Birmingham Sister Cities, Miles College and Birmingham City Schools. We're so proud of you two.

Exploring the rich history of the iron and steel industry at Sloss Furnace! Our interns learned about the craftsmanship that shaped the past and even created their own metal art pieces. A day of history, creativity, and inspiration

In August, we welcomed five FoodCorps members to our team—the first-ever in Alabama! 🎉 Since then, they've been doing amazing work in Birmingham City Schools in partnership with JVTF, teaching fun food-based lessons and getting students excited about eating nourishing food. 🥕🍎🌱 We're beyond thrilled to see the impact they’re making and can't wait for what's to come!

Our interns had an eye-opening visit to Village Creek! It’s truly inspiring to witness the dedication of individuals working tirelessly to protect the environment while providing top-notch wastewater services.🙌🏾

Second graders had a blast in our Taste Abound adventure! 🎉 They became flavor explorers, discovering the five tastes—sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami—through a hands-on cooking session. 🍽️ The highlight? Making a zesty Sweet and Sour stir-fry 🍍🥕, mixing flavors like pros and savoring their tasty creations! 😋👩🍳👨🍳

Learning ratios with Farmer J to make the perfect stir fry 🍲, then diving into ecosystems with Farmer Domenique 🌿. Very smart, very classy, very DEMURE! #FarmToClassroom #VeryDemureLearning #GrowingTogether #FieldTripFun