Hannah Saunders

Hello! I run a gardening summer camp and nature walks for kids in NYC. I am looking to move my work sharing the natural world with others to a more rural/wooded location. I'd love to live and farm in a place that could also be an educational space.

Preferred counties/regions

Capital Region
Columbia County
Greene County
Rensselaer County
Hudson Valley
Dutchess County
Ulster County
Sullivan County
Orange County
Putnam County
Westchester County
Rockland County
Delaware County
New York City
Bronx County
Brooklyn County
New York County
Queens County
Richmond County

Desired acreage

5 or fewer
6-10
11-20
21-50
51-100
>100

Farming Status

Emerging farmer: 2 years or more of on farm work experience

Not currently farming

Primary reason for farming

Farm will generate a portion of my income

Farming status, plans, and practices

I only have small-scale farming (vegetable gardening) experience. My expertise lies in sharing a love for the natural world with others, especially children. I have partially completed a biodynamic agriculture course. I am particularly interested in learning more about sheep care and wool production.

Farm Experience & Education

Farmer training or workshop

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming method or practice

Biodynamic
Organic (not certified)
Regenerative/Sustainable

Primary crops

Vegetables
Fruits
Grains

Primary livestock

Cattle - Dairy
Goats/Sheep
Pigs
Poultry
Bees

Farm business plan or farm resume

I do not have a business plan or farm resume

Farmland Needs

Infrastructure required

Farmer housing
Water access

housing preferred

Desired Tenure

Tenure options desired

For Lease
For Sale
Business Partnership
Cooperative Model
Other Tenure Agreement

open to discussion

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

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

Unsure

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