Local farm to expand farmland
Sunnyside Farms of Haines is working to add between 5 to 12 acres to its farm.
Co-owner Scott Hansen negotiated a lease for 20 years for land on three properties owned by Robert and Nancy Loomis along the Chilkat River north of the golf course. Hansen said he needs to develop healthy soil in the area and expects to produce food in as soon as three years.
“It depends on…