3 agencies & professional services in Columbia County, New York.
A nonprofit land trust based in Chatham working to conserve farmland, forests, wildlife habitat, and the rural character of Columbia County. The CLC assists farmers and landowners with conservation easements, farmland transition planning, agricultural leases, property mapping, soil health support, and connections to funding opportunities. The organization has protected over 10,000 acres of working farmland and maintains several public conservation areas open year-round.
A New York law firm with deep experience serving farm families and agricultural businesses. Specializes in farm succession planning, estate planning, elder law, and business law for rural land-based operations. Well-versed in agricultural-specific laws and tax programs including the NYS Agricultural Assessment, conservation easements, and farmland transfers. Offers a Farm Succession Planning video series for families beginning to think about the future. A trusted resource for any farm family navigating estate, succession, or business transition.
An agricultural and real estate law firm based in Hudson with deep expertise in rural and farm property transactions across Columbia, Greene, Dutchess, and Ulster counties. Attorney Kevin Thiemann served as a Trial Attorney with the U.S. Department of Agriculture before entering private practice in 1987 and has over 40 years of experience in real estate, agricultural law, zoning, planning board counsel, and estate matters. He previously served as Town Attorney for Hillsdale and counsel to multiple planning boards.