Serena

Currently operating an environmental education business that works to connect people with nature and also how to grow their own food. I am looking for land to be able to expand my production of flowers and vegetables as well as continue with community education.

Preferred counties/regions

  • Hudson Valley
  • Dutchess County

Desired acreage

  • 5 or fewer
  • 6-10

Farming Status

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

Currently farming part-time

Primary reason for farming

Farm will generate a portion of my income

Farming status, plans, and practices

Worked at an Organic farm for two years. Operating an environmental education business that teaches people how to grow their own food and I help them create and start gardens. 

Farm Experience & Education

  • On farm work experience

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming method or practice

  • Organic (not certified)

Primary crops

  • black outline of a carrot Vegetables
  • black outline apple icon Fruits
  • black outline of a flower Flowers or Ornamentals

Primary livestock

  • No Livestock

Farm business plan or farm resume

I have a business plan

Farmland Needs

Infrastructure required

  • Black outline of a water drop Water access

Water access would be required. Access to places for storage or greenhouses would be great, but not required. 

Desired Tenure

Tenure options desired

  • For Lease

Looking to lease land to start. 

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

No

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