CLAUDIA NAGY

I am the founder and director of an ecological education non profit, earth arts, www.Earthartscenter.com

We have been looking for land to steward for the last five years and would like to do biodynamic and permaculture gardening and stewardship

Preferred counties/regions

  • North Country
  • Clinton County
  • Essex County
  • Franklin County
  • Hamilton County
  • Columbia County
  • Greene County
  • Warren County
  • Hudson Valley
  • Dutchess County
  • Ulster County
  • Sullivan County
  • Orange County
  • Putnam County
  • Westchester County
  • Rockland County
  • Delaware County

Desired acreage

  • 5 or fewer
  • 6-10

Farming Status

Beginning farmer: 10 years or less of experience managing a farm business

Currently farming part-time

Primary reason for farming

Farm will generate a portion of my income

Farming status, plans, and practices

I am a biodynamic and permaculture practicing farmer with two degrees in environmental policy and science 

Farm Experience & Education

  • Farm internship/apprenticeship
  • Farmer training or workshop
  • Formal agricultural education
  • On farm work experience

BA Environmental Policy & Science

MPA Environmental Science & Policy

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming method or practice

  • Biodynamic
  • Organic (certified)
  • Organic (not certified)
  • Regenerative/Sustainable

Primary crops

  • 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

Primary livestock

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

We have a herd of goats we are trying to relocate !

Marketing Method

Www.eatcatskill.org

Farm business plan or farm resume

I have a business plan

Farmland Needs

Infrastructure required

  • 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

Access to Studio housing with service dogs or my partner would be sufficient. 

Desired Tenure

Tenure options desired

  • For Lease
  • For Sale
  • Business Partnership
  • Farm Management
  • Other Tenure Agreement

Long term lease 

Estimated price range for a lease or a purchase of a farm property

$5 a year and utilities

Will this operation qualify an eligible landowner for an Agricultural Assessment?

Yes

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