Silverbrook Manor

Millbrook, NY, Dutchess County

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

Acres Available

54

Open Tillable Acres

30

Wooded (or other) Acres

18

Infrastructure

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  • black outline tractor icon Equipment
  • black outline house icon Farmer housing
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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
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Livestock Permitted

  • Black outline of a sheep Goats/Sheep
  • Black outline of a chicken Poultry
  • Black outline of a bee Bees
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Condition & Current Use

Silverbrook Manor is being revitalized as a farm estate, passionately committed to reviving time-honored agricultural practices while fostering innovative opportunities for a new generation of cooperative farmers. Our aim is to epitomize a successful, holistic farm that offers an extensive array of products, such as apiaries, livestock, fresh eggs, mushrooms, microgreens, medicinal plants, vegetables, flowers, and herbs – all cultivated organically through regenerative and holistic methods.

At the heart of our activities at Silverbrook Manor lie the core values of education, innovation, and the restoration of biodiversity. Our Research & Development center will exhibit an array of sustainable farming methodologies, encompassing learning and market gardens, wild pastures, food forests, and biomass yards dedicated to compost and mulch management. With a focus on medicinal, indigenous, and culinary products, we will organize exclusive demonstrations, presentations, and dinners in collaboration with renowned chefs and fellow growers. These events aim to share our collective wisdom and lend support to the World Taste & Smell Association, a resident Nonprofit Organization.

We are actively pursuing collaborations with a beekeeper, indoor specialty mushroom experts, an herbalist, and a cut flowers specialist. Furthermore, we welcome fresh proposals and are eager to serve as an incubator for groundbreaking agricultural endeavors. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, volunteering, or joining our farming community, please CONTACT US through this link.

Soil Types

Furnished upon request.

Tenure Options

Tenure Options

Business Partnership Farm Management Cooperative Model Other Tenure Agreement

Open to exploring options.

Are you willing to mentor a new or beginning farmer?

Yes

Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?

Negotiable

Production Preferences

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 other crops icon Other Crops

Livestock Permitted

  • Black outline of a sheep Goats/Sheep
  • Black outline of a chicken Poultry
  • Black outline of a bee Bees
  • black outline llama icon Other Livestock

Preferred Farming Method

Biodynamic Organic (not certified) Regenerative/Sustainable

Farm Infrastructure

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

Additional Property Information

Please submit your proposal for consideration.

Is the Property Conserved

In Progress

Current Land Zoning

Agricultural

Is the property located in a NY Agricultural District?

Yes

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

No

Additional Information About This Property

Guests can visit by invitation.

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