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Farming Status and Plans
Description of farming status, plans, and practices:
I will use a notill bio intensive organic approach to create and maintain a diverse market garden producing vegetables and berry crops.
Description of marketing method:
csa and farmers markets will be utilized
Farm Characteristics
Preferred location:
- Hudson Valley
- Columbia
- Dutchess
- Putnam
Desired acreage:
1-5Infrastructure required:
Water access, Electrical AccessDescription of water access required:
I would need access to a clean water source such as a well or pond.
Crops and Livestock
Primary crops:
VegetablesPrimary Livestock:
PoultryDescription of livestock/crops:
Bio-intensive organic vegetable garden and possibly chickens for egg and/or meat production.
Farmland Tenure
Tenure options desired:
For Lease, Partnership, For Sale, Other Tenure AgreementDescription of tenure options desired:
Looking to lease but will consider buying if the property checks all the boxes.
Additional Information
Will this farmer's operation qualify an eligible landowner for an Agricultural Assessment?
YesExperience & education:
Formal agricultural education, Farm owner, On farm work experience, Farm internship/apprenticeship, Farmer training or workshopExperience description:
Bachelors degree in ornamental horticulture.
10 years working as a landscaper and landscape designer.
4 years working at a tree farm.
1 year managing an orchard with a small vegetable farm.
4 years teaching Vocational Horticulture.
1 year small scale vegetable production.