Uday Kak LLC

Interested in finding land within a couple hours of New York City to start up a hemp farm and CBD retail shop. New to hemp farming, but have extensive experience in retail. Looking to produce on a small scale indoors.

Preferred counties/regions

  • Long Island
  • New York City

Desired acreage

  • 5 or fewer
  • 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

To set up an indoor hemp farm. I have a business plan for the retail side of the business. 

Farm Experience & Education

  • On farm work experience

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming method or practice

  • Organic (not certified)

Primary crops

  • black outline other crops icon Other Crops

Primary livestock

  • No Livestock

Marketing Method

Retail shop. 

Farm business plan or farm resume

My business plan or farm resume is in progress

Farmland Needs

Infrastructure required

  • black outline electrical icon Electrical access
  • black outline house icon Farmer housing
  • Black outline of a water drop Water access

Access to water and electric is required. Ideal to have greenhouses inside. Basic housing is preferred but not essential. It would be great to have a seasonal place to stay on the property during the warmer months/growing season. 

Desired Tenure

Tenure options desired

  • For Lease
  • For Sale
  • Business Partnership

Looking for a lease to start. Eventually I would like to purchase land, but preference would be a lease for a few years to make sure the land is a good fit for what I am seeking. Would be open to other creative arrangements.

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

No

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