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Opportunity Details
Farm Gleaning at Lookin Up Farm with The Nashville Food Project
Gleaning is a centuries old term which refers to the gathering of grain or produce left behind in a field after harvest. Instead of picking their fields clean, farmers would leave behind a portion for travelers and those in need. The concept of gleaning has made a comeback in the modern day, now having more to do with the prevention of food waste.
The Nashville Food Project’s farm gleaning program serves to bring in fresh, locally grown produce to be utilized in our organization’s 3000+ healthy meals shared weekly within the Nashville community. These farm visits also provide an opportunity to connect with local growers in and around the Nashville area in an attempt to help support our local foodshed.
Lookin’ Up Farm is a small homestead farm in Bon Aqua, TN owned by Bill and Mary Ruth Lane. In addition to hay production, backyard chickens, and pigs, they also have a small orchard and garden plot where they grow food to be donated primarily to TNFP.
While on the farm you will have the chance to get your hands (and clothes) dirty, so dress for the occasion! Gleaning at Lookin’ Up Farm entails both harvesting produce as well as helping out with any other needed farm tasks. You’ll need to be able to comfortably lift and move at least 20 pounds as well as harvest produce from the fields and load them into our truck.
Sack lunches will be provided by TNFP. Transportation to farm IS provided.
The Nashville Food Project’s farm gleaning program serves to bring in fresh, locally grown produce to be utilized in our organization’s 3000+ healthy meals shared weekly within the Nashville community. These farm visits also provide an opportunity to connect with local growers in and around the Nashville area in an attempt to help support our local foodshed.
Lookin’ Up Farm is a small homestead farm in Bon Aqua, TN owned by Bill and Mary Ruth Lane. In addition to hay production, backyard chickens, and pigs, they also have a small orchard and garden plot where they grow food to be donated primarily to TNFP.
While on the farm you will have the chance to get your hands (and clothes) dirty, so dress for the occasion! Gleaning at Lookin’ Up Farm entails both harvesting produce as well as helping out with any other needed farm tasks. You’ll need to be able to comfortably lift and move at least 20 pounds as well as harvest produce from the fields and load them into our truck.
Sack lunches will be provided by TNFP. Transportation to farm IS provided.
Food Insecurity
Age Minimum (with Adult): 14+, Minimum Age:16+
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