Website: https://byfaithfarm.com/
By Faith Farm is a nonprofit farm and agricultural organization based in Joelton, Tennessee, in the Middle Tennessee region north of Nashville. The farm grows produce that it donates to people facing food insecurity, and it operates a charitable arm under the name Fed By Faith. The organization states, “At By Faith Farm, we grow nutrient-dense food and donate 100% of the harvest to those facing food insecurity in our community.” Alongside its food-donation mission, the farm offers lodging, event, and educational programs that help support its work. Fed By Faith is registered as a 501(c)(3) public charity with EIN 87-3100153.
Services
By Faith Farm describes a range of programs and on-site offerings, including:
- Growing nutrient-dense produce that is donated to food-insecure communities in Middle Tennessee
- A farm-stay rental listed as an AirBnb apartment
- Barn and event-space rentals
- A photography venue
- Wedding venue services
- Grass-fed beef sales
- A you-pick flower garden
- Agricultural education classes and community events
- Volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups
The organization refers to its volunteers as “Farm Angels,” describing them as “the hands and feet of By Faith Farm.” It also lists pages for donations and sponsorships that support the nonprofit’s food-donation work.
About
According to the farm, By Faith Farm was founded in 2011 by Dr. Jim Birckhead, who serves as Board Secretary for Fed By Faith, and co-founder Lori Birckhead, who serves as Vice-President. Christine C. Palmer is listed as President of Fed By Faith; the site notes she volunteered at the farm in 2020 and inspired the creation of the nonprofit. Additional leadership includes Erika Terhaar, Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships, and Angie Flater, Director of Engagement. The farm also lists staff members supporting gardening, social media, and intern programs, along with an advisory board.
The organization reports 2025 impact figures of 39,000 pounds of produce harvested, 4,566 volunteer hours, and 52 educational events. Its stated purpose is to provide food for those who need it most in Middle Tennessee.
Location & Contact
By Faith Farm is located at 7721 Whites Creek Pike, Joelton, TN 37080. The farm lists a phone number of (615) 519-3559 and an email address of [email protected]. Hours are listed as Monday through Saturday by appointment, with the farm closed on Sunday.
Additional Information
The website organizes its content into sections covering the farm’s story, team, nonprofit, partners, and media coverage, as well as pages for farm facilities, photography, weddings, grass-fed beef, volunteering, the liability waiver, donations, sponsorship, you-pick flowers, and contact. Visitors interested in volunteering, donating, or booking the farm’s facilities can find the relevant pages through the site navigation.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (byfaithfarm.com).