Working Farmland

Well Matched

February 23, 2021

How the Farmer-Landowner Match Program is increasing awareness and options for landowners and farmers.

by Karin Roux

When people talk about what makes them feel connected to this area, they invariably speak of the landscape, especially a love for the open farmland that lies distinctly nestled between forests, wetlands, mountains, and rivers. Whether used as pasture for cattle or horses, corn or hay fields, vegetable rows or fruit orchards, these open farm fields create the distinctive and beloved patchwork landscape of the Dutchess County that we all know and love. But, speak to anyone who has known the county for a decade or more, and you will also hear a growing concern that there are fewer farm fields, and fewer fields which actually produce food.

Business Philosophy at Meili Farm

December 1, 2019

Straddling the New York-Connecticut border, the Meili family works more than 200 acres of land.

A Dream Realized and Land That Is Forever Protected

December 19, 2017

Michele Ferraro and Kathleen Weathers searched for almost a decade for the perfect land to suit their needs: they found it just outside the Village of Millerton in the Town of North East, a 78.5-acre parcel that hadn’t yet reached its potential. Its previous owner passed away unexpectedly and the land waited for the right buyer to finally bring it to life as a working farm.