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Collection Citation:
Jaime Davidovich papers, 1949-2014. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
The processing and digitization of this collection received Federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center. Additional funding for the digitization of the papers was provided by the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation.
Lexington County: South Carolina State Farmer's Market, West Columbia. Intersection of Wholesale Ln., and Ballard Ct. UTM 17S 494622 E; 3751773 N. This has become an abundant weed in southern Florida., South Carolina, United States, North America
United States of America -- Alabama -- Jefferson County -- Birmingham
Scope and Contents:
The folder includes worksheets, site plans, photocopies of articles about the project, and other information.
General:
In early 2006 the transformation of a vacant block in the inner-city of Birmingham, Alabama began. Jones Valley Urban Farm, a non-profit organization, developed this three acre block into a model demonstration city farm and community garden. Comprehensive soil testing and an appropriate soil amendment program were the first steps in the process followed by planting different organic crops. Placement of a structure to include office space, an outdoor classroom, community tool shed and deck with an energy conserving butterfly roof to preserve rainwater came months later. Volunteers and staff built thirty raised garden beds to be used by nearby residents to grow organic produce and flowers for their own use. Crops were planted and offered for sale on site, city restaurants were supplied with the organic produce and the farm participated in countywide farmers markets.
Educational programs were introduced in 2007. Classes were given for pre-school children, camps were organized for young teenagers and state-accredited science courses were given for high school students. Training sessions were sponsored that promoted the development of many additional community gardens in the area.
Jones Valley Urban Farm is located on leased property in the heart of a twelve block mixed use development composed of 560 apartments and 56 town homes. This project, initially called Hope VI, has transformed what was once a declining low income government housing project into a vibrant community with a mix of people from all walks of life.
Today the farm continues to build a network of support that promotes the availability and consumption of fresh, healthy locally grown produce.
Persons and entities associated with the garden include: State of Alabama-Department of Transportation (former owner, 1939), James Rushton One Foundation (former owner, 1960-2006), Jane Reed Ross of Land Ross Design (landscape architect, 2006), Dick Pigford of Architecture Works (architect, 2006).
Related Materials:
Jones Valley Urban Farm related holdings consist of 1 folder (10 digital images)
Collection Restrictions:
Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
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Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.
Sponsor:
A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.
