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Berry Good Farms at NFSSE

Berry Good Farms, a division of NFSSE, started in 2010, with a small garden. The farm grows organic and hydroponic vegetables, herbs and fruits.
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Berry Good Farms, NFSSE's horticulture program, provides vocational training and educational instruction to students with intellectual and developmental differences. Berry Good Farms, North Florida School of Special Education’s horticulture program, provides vocational training and educational instruction to students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. The objective of the program is

to offer a wide variety of growing methods and applications so to increase students' understanding and appreciation of sustainable farming, thus making them competitive candidates for employment in a related field. Our horticulture program offers a multitude of on-trend farming methods including aquaponics, hydroponics, and mass production for a wholesale market - using all organic farming. The vision of Berry Good Farms is to provide a self-sustaining industry for students and post-graduates encompassing education, hands-on experience and compensated employment. Since that time, the farm has grown substantially, both in yield and capacity, as well as vision. Produce and culinary goods are marketed to restaurants, caterers, chefs and the local community. North Florida School of Special Education is a private, non-profit school for children and young adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. Students range from 6-22 years. The school also has a post-graduate program designed for young adults between the ages of 22-40+ years. Students have a variety of intellectual disabilities including Down Syndrome, Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Lowe’s Syndrome. Currently, Berry Good Farms offers three programs: Culinary Arts, vocational training on the farm, and Barkin' Biscuits dog biscuits. The Culinary Arts program at NFSSE works hand-in-hand with the farm, using fresh, seasonal produce to create healthy and nutritional meals for weekly lunch service and special events. Due to the success of the horticulture and culinary arts program, our next expansion will be the purchase a food truck, which will be used as a mobile outreach. The food truck will offer a unique opportunity as an offsite vocational training program and healthy lunch option for the community. This facet of our horticulture and culinary arts program will promote fresh, healthy foods servicing local businesses and special events in Jacksonville utilizing our freshly grown produce. Berry Good Farms Barkin' Biscuits is our newest vocational training program. The dog biscuit production program offers vocational training for both Transition and Post Graduate students. Our young adults learn to make all natural dog biscuits incorporating ingredients from the school's farm. Our young adults who participate in this program receive instruction on following recipes, mixing ingredients, rolling and cutting the dough, baking and finally packaging of the biscuits for the retail marketplace. Berry Good Farms has become a recognized vocational training program in the Jacksonville community. The purpose of our programs is to provide Transition students and Post Graduates with the necessary skills so to be competitive when seeking jobs, become productive citizens in the community and gain a level of independence, enhancing their future. Berry Good Farms provides a safe environment with meaningful work, encouraging our students to reach their maximum potential.

04/01/2024

🌸 Act fast and secure your spot in the Berry Good Blooms Flower CSA today! With only a few spaces remaining and the final week of enrollment upon us, don't miss out on this incredible opportunity. For just $280, you'll enjoy a delightful 10-week journey filled with locally grown, hand-picked flowers. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the season with our carefully curated bouquets, crafted to bring joy and inspiration into your home. Join our community of flower lovers and support sustainable farming practices while indulging in the simple pleasure of fresh blooms. Sign up now and let Berry Good Blooms enhance your life with ten weeks of floral bliss! 🌼🌻🌷

https://shop.northfloridaschool.org/product/berry-good-blooms-csa-program/678?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=16

03/19/2024

Spring is in full bloom at berry good farms! Our Snapdragons and ranunculus are loving the weather!

03/18/2024

Berry Good Blooms Spring CSA sign ups now open:

https://shop.northfloridaschool.org/product/berry-good-blooms-csa-program/678?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=16

02/06/2024

🌟 Join us this Thursday for a vibrant market experience! 🛍️ Shop for fresh, local produce, unique art pieces, scrumptious culinary creations from the food truck, and delightful treats for your furry friends. 🐾 and will also there from 9:30 AM to 2 PM. Don’t miss out on supporting local businesses and indulging in a day of community fun! See you there! 🎉 🌱🎨🍴

01/31/2024

🌸 Spring is in the air! 🌱 Can you feel it? The gentle warmth and the undeniable buzz of life returning to the garden. 🌿 As the days grow longer, the plants around us are waking up from their winter slumber, stretching their leaves towards the sun and painting the world with vibrant hues. 🎨 Let’s embrace this season of renewal, growth, and blooming possibilities! 🌼

01/31/2024

01/17/2024

🌱 Exciting News! 🌱Berry Good Thursday Markets are back this week on 1/18 from 9:30 AM to 2 PM! Join us for a delightful experience with fresh local produce like lettuce, kale, turnips, radishes, bok choy, and more. 🌻🥬 Plus, explore art, grab dog treats, and indulge in delicious food from NFSSE's other enterprises. 🎨🐾 Save the date and join the vibrant community market!

04/20/2023

Are you looking for the perfect pick-me-up? Preorder your farm-fresh flower bouquets today! The happiest flowers around will brighten your day and help make someone else's! 🌻🌼

Your arrangements will be available for pick up tomorrow, April 21, at 3:00pm at NFSSE's lower school!

Click the link below to purchase your arrangement!

https://shop.northfloridaschool.org/product/berry-good-blooms-spring-flowers/633?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

03/30/2023

Big flower harvest today. We had to have a photo shoot! 🌸 🌞

03/06/2023

Thanks America's Young Farmers & Ranchers for your help on the farm today!

02/09/2023

01/25/2023

💐🥯What's better than fresh-cut flowers arranged by the Berry Good Blooms team and yummy favorites from our café? 💐🥯

We're hiring! To apply, please send your resume to: Jobs@northfloridaschool.org

01/10/2023

We're hiring! To apply, please send your resume to: [email protected]

01/09/2023

NFSSE's culinary academy is looking for passionate individuals (postgraduates) interested in this hands-on culinary experience that leads to employment within Jacksonville's restaurant industry. If you are interested or know anyone who may be interested in this program, please contact Ann Atkins at [email protected] for more information!

12/10/2022

Berry Good Blooms holiday bouquets are now available!

Order yours by Tuesday, December 13th and pick them up on Thursday, December 15 or Friday, December 16!

We'll have a limited supply available so don't wait to place your order—click the link below to reserve yours today!

https://shop.northfloridaschool.org/product/berry-good-blooms-holiday-bouquets/523?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

11/25/2022

Check out these Berry Good Blooms Thanksgiving centerpieces! 😍

If you didn’t get a thanksgiving centerpiece don’t worry! Stay tuned... we’ve got some beautiful arrangements coming your way for the holidays!

11/04/2022

Big shout out to the group of volunteers from that came and helped on the farm today! We harvested the rest of our sweet potatoes, dehydrated some blue butterfly pea flowers and weeded our mint and blueberry patches. We are so thankful for their help!

09/21/2022

Big thank you to the hardworking volunteers from Benesch Engineering for helping us on the farm today! They rebuilt an old retaining wall/bulkhead and worked with our students processing roselle hibiscus. They even helped make some tasty dog treats in the Barkin Biscuits kitchen. Thanks Benesch!

09/13/2022

Mark you calendars! Weekly markets return October 4th 10-1:30pm - markets run each Tuesday at the upper campus Unique Boutique.

07/06/2022

Thanks to all our volunteers who helped harvest our delicious blueberries this morning.

05/16/2022

Only two markets left this school year so make sure to pick up some incredible produce from our farm including our BOGO lettuce special!

05/10/2022

On Tuesdays you can find our Jacksonville Zoo crew on their job site. If you’re there today say hi!

04/18/2022

Another beautiful day on the farm!Today we harvested our tilapia for dinner this weekend! Tickets still on sale! Also check us out at market tomorrow 10:30-1:30 for some delicious local produce!

04/18/2022

We hope everyone had an awesome Easter weekend. We’re back in the farm and getting ready for Tuesday’s market at North Florida School of Special North Florida School of Special Education. Here’s a preview.

04/12/2022

Pickles anyone? We've got the freshest ones in town! Pick up a jar at today's market on the NFSSE Campus.

UPDATE: We still have several jars available in our Unique Boutique. Stop by and pick up a jar or two for you weekend meals!

Evan jars up our house made zesty pickles! They were a hit at our Dinner on the Farm, and now you can pick them up at today’s Berry Good Farms at NFSSE market which runs from 10:30-1pm.

04/07/2022

The culinary department is getting ready for our annual dinner on the farm this weekend! We hope you got your tickets, it will be delicious!

04/04/2022

Nice job Transition students! Last week they learned how to save lives with CPR and AED lessons.

Address

223 Mill Creek Road
Jacksonville, FL
32211

Telephone

+19047248323

Website

http://www.northfloridaschool.org/berry-good-farms/

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Only two markets left this school year so make sure to pick up some incredible produce from our farm including our BOGO lettuce special!

Another beautiful day on the farm!Today we harvested our tilapia for @juniorleaguejax dinner this weekend! Tickets still on sale! Also check us out at market tomorrow 10:30-1:30 for some delicious local produce! #garden #growyourownfood #local #fresh #hydroponics #aquaponics #produce #specialeducation #spring #summer #florida #plants #vegetablegarden

Nice job Transition students! Last week they learned how to save lives with CPR and AED lessons.

Seems like everyone is enjoying lunch outside on this glorious Friday! These are our resident bovines Orsie and Petunia.

MARKET TOMORROW! 🥬 Come out and see us in front of our big red barn, Tuesday’s, 10:30-1:30 We will have all our microenterprises featured as well as some delicious goodies, grown by our very own students. Hope to see you there! 🪴 #urbanfarming #jacksonville #farmersmarket #local #hydroponics #organic #organicfood #fresh

Due to the rainy weather our 2/8 Market has been CANCELED. We look forward to seeing you next Tuesday! In the mean time enjoy this video about what is “growing on” in our North Florida winter garden. #urbanfarm #growyourownfood #specialeducation #jacksonville #raisedbedgarden

Market TOMORROW!! 💫 ✨ We will be up & running February 1st, 10:30 - 1:30. Find us located on the campus of North Florida School of Special Education, right in front of our big red barn! Enjoy some goodies like broccoli, collards, radish’s & microgreens. Hope to see you there!! 🥬🪴 #eatlocal #eatorganic #jacksonvilleflorida #floridafarmers #supportlocal #supportyourlocalfarmer #farmersmarket #specialeducation #winterharvest #hydroponics #dirttherapy

We hope to see you Tuesday!

Thanks to all who supported Berry Good Farms in 2021. We look forward to another great year in 2022.

Tuesday is our last market of 2021, and we’ve got some incredibly fresh and tasteful produce! Here are Jordan and Jenna with details.

Our Bolles Buddies joined Secondary students tonight for a friendly competition of Gingerbread house construction. With tables full of frosting and candy, no creations looked alike. #bolles #bollesbuddies

Don't forget tomorrow is our market day! We will be out by the barn from 10:30-1:30. We can't wait to see you there!

Get the freshest produce for your Thanksgiving dishes at our Tuesday market located at the North Florida School of Special Education from 10:30-1:30. Here are Jordan and Jenna with some of the items you'll discover.#farmersmarket #jaxfood

Make sure that your Tuesday plans include joining us at North Florida School of Special Education for our weekly Berry Goods Farm Market. Here are Jordan and Jenna with details.#farmersmarket #jaxfood #eatyourbackyard