About Us

Welcome to Farm 4 Freedom, a rehabilitation community for men victim to recidivism. Founded by Maria Baranova in 2020, Farm 4Freedom seeks to provide the victims of recidivism the highest-level residential reformation program in Knoxville. We aim to do so by providing a supportive environment, secure housing, horticultural therapy, life training, targeted character development, recovery support, and community service.

We believe that focusing on an individual’s identity, purpose, and wholeness is essential for the success of each person.

• Vision: Our vision is to empower men to be free from recidivism and introduce them to a self-sufficient way of life in a farming environment. By doing so we believe we can cultivate and consistently advance each participant from a life of minimal freedom to a life of complete freedom.
• Mission: Farm 4 Freedom strives to end the cycle of recidivism one person at a time by reintegrating each of our residents back into Knoxville society.
• ‍Values: We desire to bring purpose and direction into each resident’s life. We believe that once a person learns basic life skills and defines an inherent purpose in life, they will happily live a sober/productive life.

‍Farm 4 Freedom Team Staffing
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• Program Coordinator (Manager): Conducts interviews and formal examinations for the program. The coordinator executes the day-to-day operations of the program, case management, classes/meetings, transportation, discipline, and evaluations.
• Assistant Program Manager: Assists in all day-to-day operations of the program, working alongside the Program Coordinator.
• Overnight Program Manager: Lives on site and provides overnight assistance to staff and residents. His or her main priority is to encourage student success by ensuring a safe and secure home environment.
•  Program Administrator: Assists the team with scheduling, social service needs (EBT cards, etc.), probation and parole communication, and case management of participants in the program.
• Team Coaches: Volunteers who serve as mentors for students in the program. 

‍Program Fees & Stipend
This section is subject to change with the formation of the board.
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• An Initial Program Fee of $300 is required to enter the program.
  Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Board.
• A weekly stipend of $150 will be awarded to each participant via Greenlight Debit Card.
  The stipend will be awarded upon completing weekly training.
  The stipend will require a personalized budget.
  The debit card usage will be monitored by IT.
• There will be a weekly fee of $100 to remain on the property.
  This is designed to prepare the residents for life outside the program via budgeting and payment options.