Sunfair Farm

Hudson, NY, Columbia County

Farm Management Business Partnership
Updated Mar 3, 2023

Acres Available

70

Open Tillable Acres

20

Wooded (or other) Acres

10

Infrastructure

  • Black outline of a fence Fencing
  • Black outline of a water drop Water access
  • black outline barn icon Barns - Equipment Storage
  • 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 wheat germ Grains
  • black outline of a flower Flowers or Ornamentals
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Livestock Permitted

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

We are looking for farmers intersted in joining a small team of passionate people. We currently grow vegetables, herbs and flowers on 1.5 acres. This year we are expanding into some specific fruit trees. The property is open to the public on certain occaisions. We have a barn on the property for which we do brunches and dinners in. We are interseted in people who are interested in having relationships with chefs that cook for us, whether that be growing things speficially for them, or learning from them in the kitchen. We are looking to foster people's passions and interests on and off the farm.

Soil Types

SuB, SuC

Farm History & Past Use

Hay farm, Dairy farm (100 years ago)

Tenure Options

Tenure Options

Farm Management Business Partnership

Prefer long term partnership interests.

Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?

No

Production Preferences

Livestock / Crops Description

Interested to raise a flock of sheep.

Crops Permitted

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

Livestock Permitted

  • Black outline of a sheep Goats/Sheep
  • Black outline of a chicken Poultry

Preferred Farming Method

Organic (not certified)

Farm Infrastructure

  • Black outline of a fence Fencing
  • 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

8FT Deer and elk fencing around 4 acres.

Water Access

We have three spring fed ponds and a well.

Barns for Equipment/Storage

Farm sheds, a pack and wash house, shipping container as a cooler.

Farmer Housing

Shared housing.

Additional Property Information

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?

Yes

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