Sheffield, MA, Dutchess County
Acres Available
Open Tillable Acres
Wooded (or other) Acres
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
Farm History & Past Use
The property has been farmed since the 1800s.
Tenure Options
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?
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
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Vegetables
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Fruits
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Flowers or Ornamentals
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Grains
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Hay
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Maple
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Other Crops
Livestock Permitted
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Cattle - Beef
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Cattle - Dairy
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Equine
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Goats/Sheep
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Pigs
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Poultry
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Bees
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Other Livestock
Preferred Farming Method
Farm Infrastructure
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Fencing
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Water access
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Barns - Equipment Storage
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Farmer housing
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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.
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
Current Land Zoning
Is the property located in a NY Agricultural District?
Can the public be on the property as a part of the farm business?
Additional Information About This Property
The farm is surrounded on three sides by Nature Conservancy property and on the fourth by Massachusetts APR.
