Old School Farm is a Nashville-based care farm and pottery studio fostering
supportive employment opportunities for our mission farmers while providing our community with locally grown food.
WHAT WE DO
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Farm
Old School Farm (OSF) is a nonprofit organization that uses therapeutic farming practices for the benefit of vulnerable populations. We currently employ five adults with developmental disabilities, known as “mission farmers,” who grow, harvest & deliver produce to food insecure communities in Nashville through partnerships with local food programs.
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Clay
In addition to the farm, we operate a pottery studio in downtown Nashville that employs one director and two mission potters. The studio hosts classes and sells handmade products from local vendors as well as products processed and packaged by mission farmers at OSF as a social enterprise to support the farm.
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Education
OSF is committed to empowering our community by sharing our knowledge of sustainable, regenerative farming practices. We also host classes on preservation methods to help others learn techniques to preserve their summer bounty and explore natural crafting options. Additionally, we partner with local schools to host educational opportunities for students.
Make an Impact with OSF
This holiday season, consider making a donation to Old School Farm! Your gift will help fund two programs vital to our mission.
The Mission Farmer Program, which provides meaningful employment and community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Produce Share Program, which donates organically grown produce to local food pantries serving food-insecure Nashville families.
Your Dollars at Work with OSF:
$12 supports a Mission Farmer’s salary for one hour
$36 funds a Mission Farmer’s pay for a full farm shift
$108 provides a week’s salary for a Mission Farmer
180 funds a day’s worth of wages for all 5 of our current Mission Farmers.
$432 provides a full month of stable income for a Mission Farmer
OSF In the News
Old School Farm was recently featured on News Chanel 5’s Talk of the Town segment. Check out the full video and interview here!
