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Glens Falls IDA moves to transfer smart‑farm assets, seeks business plan and partners
Summary
The Glens Falls IDA discussed transitioning its ‘smart farm’ operations into a community or business model, provided interns will draft a business plan for a SUNY fall program; the board also approved payment of farm bills contingent on the city transferring funds.
The Glens Falls City Industrial Development Agency on June 12 discussed plans to transfer operational responsibility for a city‑owned “smart farm” and to develop a business plan for the site ahead of an anticipated fall pilot.
Staff reported they have met with the farm’s consultant and with Jim Cipron, who this summer has two interns working on a plan to position the farm to participate in a SUNY fall semester program. “We’re trying to position this farm to … get involved in this startup ABK program, reverse ABK program in the fall semester at SUNY,” a board advisor said.
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