Diane Loverchio

I am an equestrian with lifelong experience taking care of horses and looking to expand to other farm animals and crops. I would love to start a nonprofit organization to help produce food for schools and local boys and girls clubs. 

Preferred counties/regions

  • Hudson Valley

Desired acreage

  • 6-10
  • 11-20

Farming Status

Aspiring farmer: 1 year or less of farming experience

Not currently farming

Primary reason for farming

Farm will generate a portion of my income

Farming status, plans, and practices

I am an equestrian with lifelong experience taking care of horses and looking to expand to other farm animals and crops. I would love to start a not-for-profit organization to help produce food for schools and local boys and girls clubs. 

 I have a husband who is mechanically inclined and is capable and willing to fix things around the farm as well. Our image is to expand our farming experience and help give back to our local community. 

Farm Experience & Education

  • On farm work experience

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming method or practice

  • No method

Primary crops

  • black outline hay icon Hay

Primary livestock

  • black outline cow icon Cattle - Beef
  • black outline horse icon Equine
  • black outline llama icon Other Livestock

I have 20+ years of experience in the equine industry but I would love to expand my knowledge to other various types of farming!

Farm business plan or farm resume

I do not have a business plan or farm resume

Farmland Needs

Infrastructure required

  • black outline house icon Farmer housing
  • Black outline of a fence Fencing
  • Black outline of a water drop Water access

I do have a family of four so I would require family housing. I currently own a home in Marlboro with my husband who works in the city in elevator construction. I also have 2 dogs, a cat, a bunny, and 2 horses that I would need to bring as well. 

Desired Tenure

Tenure options desired

  • For Lease
  • For Sale
  • Other Tenure Agreement

For myself, I would love to find a small farm to either lease, lease with the option to purchase, or just purchase (if I can obtain financing). 

Has this farmer received a pre-qualification from a lending institution?

No

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

Unsure

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