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Ecological Study of the Farm
A local Columbia County botany expert, Conrad Vispo, has embarked upon a year-long survey of Katchkie Farm’s animals and plants.
In the forest, Trout Lilly, Toothwort, Red Trillium, Kindey-leafed Buttercup, and Marsh Marigold were all blooming along with woody plants such as Spicebush and Pin Cherry. Colt’s Foot, one of the earliest flowers, was just finishing up.
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Farmscape Visit to Katchkie June 2007 |
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Our goals were to look for birds, butterflies and dragonflies. Because of the earth-moving that was occurring during our visit, we did not spend time in the fields. We plan a return trip for that and to scout for plants. Click Here for Full Article |
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Winter Trax at Katchkie Farm. |
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 Layout and Facilities
Approximately 35 acres of fields - 20 for growing (including an area dedicated to The Sylvia Center’s projects) and 15 for grazing - 15 acres of deep old woods and three acres of rolling lawn topped off by a 20-year old ranch house that serves as the farm manager’s home and accommodates guests. Structures, all built in late 2006 / early 2007 to Katchkie Farm specifications, include three “green” powered greenhouses, a barn, an open-sided field house for gatherings / events and The Sylvia Center.
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