40 Under 40, Class of 2024

Brandon Short

Company

Knucklehead Farms

Job Title

Farm Manager

Accomplishments

Brandon is a first generation farmer and manager of Knucklehead Farms in Marion, New York. Aspiring to be a farmer throughout his childhood, he at 17 started a farm with his 12 year old brother growing and selling a variety of fruit and vegetables. Attending SUNY Cobleskill for ag business, Brandon’s business plan includes building a creamery and a family-friendly u-pick farm.





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