Jones Valley Teaching Farm and the City of Birmingham today announced 10 recipients of the Urban Farmer Grant Program. This initiative is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and is designated to provide financial relief.
The funds will be used to address operational shortfalls that urban farming entities experienced due to the pandemic, and before that, longstanding inequities in economic opportunity and investment.
“The City of Birmingham is proud to stand with Jones Valley Teaching Farm in supporting our local urban farmers. These investments are proof of our commitment to both small business growth and food access for all residents,” said Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin. “Congratulations to all our grant recipients and thanks to Jones Valley for your dedication to the health, wellness, and economic growth of our city.”
