River Friendly Farms

Last Updated June 29, 2022
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In 2020, the Cumberland River Compact launched a new initiative called the River Friendly Farm Certification. The program aims to foster a community of farmers who utilize methods that improve the health of the soil and our waterways.


We have been honored to feature these River Friendly Farm certified farms in our pages and shine a spotlight on their stories. 

By Faith Farm Receives River Friendly Farm Certification with Cumberland River Compact

When Lori Birckhead and her husband Jim bought their 96-acre farm in Joelton, TN, they were drawn to the land’s immense beauty, including...

Green Door Gourmet Receives River Friendly Farm Certification with Cumberland River Compact

Sylvia and Al Ganier's 350-acre family farm, Green Door Gourmet, touches roughly one mile of the Cumberland River in Davidson County,...

Reggie's Veggies Receives River Friendly Farm Certification with Cumberland River Compact

For Reggie Marshall, the connection between healthy food and healthy life has always been clear. While the Jackson, TN native grew up...

Heniscity Farm: Poultry and Beyond

Cynthia Capers may seem like an unlikely farmer. As a city girl from Chicago, she would visit the chickens at the Lincoln Park Zoo and...

Cleaner Water for the Harpeth River with Harpeth Moon Farm

Harpeth Moon Farm is an exemplary farm that is making a difference through sustainable agriculture. Stewarded by family members Hayley, Max...
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