kim klemann

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Farming Status and Plans

Years actively farming:

6-10

Description of farming status, plans, and practices:

I'd like to re-establish myself east of the capitol district to grow organic fruit, vegetables and flowers. I'd like to have a retail stand and csa.  I did this in Vermont and the land I rented was priced out of my range of affordability.

Description of marketing method:

I'd like to have a retail stand and a csa and do alittle wholesale.

Does this farmer have a business plan?

No

Farm Characteristics

Preferred location:

  • Adirondack Region
    • Warren
  • Capital Area
    • Albany
    • Rensselaer
    • Saratoga
    • Washington
  • Hudson Valley
    • Columbia
    • Delaware
    • Dutchess
    • Greene
    • Orange
    • Putnam
    • Sullivan
    • Ulster

Desired acreage:

1-5, 6-10, 11-20

Infrastructure required:

Water access

Crops and Livestock

Primary crops:

Vegetables, Fruits, Grains, Ornamentals

Farmland Tenure

Tenure options desired:

For Lease, For Sale

Additional Information

Will this farmer's operation qualify an eligible landowner for an Agricultural Assessment?

Unsure

Experience & education:

On farm work experience, Farmer training or workshop

Experience description:

I was self-employed for several years. I had a retail store and greenhouses.  I gew gh tomatoes, strawberries, bedding plants and vegetables.  I lost my lease and the land was sold.  This was in Woodstock,Vermont.