Jones Dairy Farm Sponsors Teaching Kitchen at The Culinary Institute of America's New Student Commons

In addition to supporting the creation of this newest teaching kitchen, Jones Dairy Farm has championed the education of future industry leaders at the CIA by sponsoring student culinary teams, providing its products for use in hands-on kitchen classes, and underwriting the CIA’s Worlds of Flavor® Conference and Leadership Awards.

According to Philip H. Jones, sixth-generation president of Jones Dairy Farm, his company is most proud of the Jones Dairy Farm Scholarship Fund that supports CIA juniors and seniors pursuing baccalaureate degrees in Culinary Arts Management. One of the most sought-after scholarships at the CIA, Jones Dairy Farm has awarded nearly 30 recipients to date.

“Our involvement with the CIA has always been about the students, and we could not be more honored to be a partner in this major expansion that advances education and hands-on training at the Hyde Park campus,” said Jones, a professionally trained chef. “Located in the hub of student life on campus, the new Jones Dairy Farm Line and Kitchen will continue our unwavering and long-term commitment to the entire student body at the college."

When completed, the innovative food operations in the 97,000-square-foot Student Commons will also feature a pop-up restaurant run by bachelor’s students in the college’s “Intrapreneurship” concentration, a marketplace, a microbrewery and à la carte student dining. The Commons also includes a gymnasium that is home to the CIA’s intercollegiate basketball and volleyball teams, racquetball courts, indoor pool, cardio and weight rooms, exercise studio and facilities for student clubs.