Moon In The Pond Farm

Sheffield, MA, Dutchess County

Business Partnership Farm Management Other Tenure Agreement
Updated Mar 3, 2023

Acres Available

35

Open Tillable Acres

16

Wooded (or other) Acres

19

Infrastructure

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Crops Permitted

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Livestock Permitted

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Condition & Current Use

The property has been farmed since the mid 1800s. Since 1991, Moon In The Pond Farm has been an organic, sustainable, diverse farm, well-respected for its contributions in the community.

Soil Types

Please see attached Soil Profile

Farm History & Past Use

The property has been farmed since the 1800s.

Tenure Options

Tenure Options

Business Partnership Farm Management Other Tenure Agreement

The current farmer, who is in his 60s, is looking for a young couple or one energetic farmer, as a succession plan. He's interested in teaching and ultimately selling or leasing to someone who will carry on the farm's mission of healthy food and education for the community.

Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?

No

Production Preferences

Livestock / Crops Description

8 Highland cattle, 6 Horned Dorset sheep, 7 Jersey geese, 40 hens, 13 acres of hay/pasture, very varied one-acre market garden, mushrooms, and value-added products.

Crops Permitted

  • black outline of a carrot Vegetables
  • black outline apple icon Fruits
  • black outline of a flower Flowers or Ornamentals
  • black outline of a wheat germ Grains
  • black outline hay icon Hay
  • black outline maple icon Maple
  • black outline other crops icon Other Crops

Livestock Permitted

  • black outline cow icon Cattle - Beef
  • black outline dairy icon Cattle - Dairy
  • black outline horse icon Equine
  • Black outline of a sheep Goats/Sheep
  • Black outline of a pig Pigs
  • Black outline of a chicken Poultry
  • Black outline of a bee Bees
  • black outline llama icon Other Livestock

Preferred Farming Method

Organic (not certified)

Farm Infrastructure

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  • Black outline of a water drop Water access
  • black outline barn icon Barns - Equipment Storage
  • black outline house icon Farmer housing
  • black outline electrical icon Electrical access

Fencing

Two fenced paddocks attached to the barn, one fenced chicken coop and yard.

Water Access

Deep well accessible to the barn and farmhouse.

Barns for Equipment/Storage

1800s barn with 34 solar panels on the roof, attached 10 cow dairy wing with modified retail room, walk-in freezer and walk-in coolbot. Fenced 30 x  15' chicken coop and yard, 30 x 32' greenhouse/high tunnel, Freestanding 20 x15' cabin with electricity, no heat.

Farmer Housing

1800s farmhouse, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, woodburning stove, new oil heat and hot water, unfinished cellar, Viking stove, washer.

Additional Property Information

Property is restricted to organic per a deeded agreement.

Is the Property Conserved

Yes

Current Land Zoning

Agricultural

Is the property located in a NY Agricultural District?

No

Can the public be on the property as a part of the farm business?

Yes

Additional Information About This Property

The farm is surrounded on three sides by Nature Conservancy property and on the fourth by Massachusetts APR.

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