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Noah Simon
Partner at Breadtree
Noah Simon is a Managing Partner at Breadtree Farms, an organic chestnut farm located in eastern New York. Here are some key details about Noah:
Background and Education
Noah grew up near the mouth of the Connecticut River and has lived his adult life in the Hudson Valley.1 He studied music composition at the Oberlin Conservatory, focusing on digital signal processing, sound design, and music theory.2
Professional Experience
- In 2011, Noah co-founded a consulting firm called Fish Partners, where he worked on design and communication strategy for national and international organizations.1
- He later transitioned to co-managing a proprietary trading desk between 2017-2019.1
- In 2020, Noah began planting trees with Russell Wallack, the founding farmer of Breadtree Farms.1
- In 2021, Noah joined Breadtree Farms as a partner and farmer.13
Role at Breadtree Farms
As Managing Partner, Noah is involved in:
- Planting and maintaining chestnut orchards
- Promoting chestnut agroforestry in the Northeast
- Developing sustainable farming practices
- Expanding the chestnut industry in the United States
Noah believes that the Northeast is prime real estate for growing chestnut trees and sees chestnut agroforestry as a scalable way to preserve farmland in the region.3
Vision and Approach
Noah and his team at Breadtree Farms are working to:
- Build and maintain their own chestnut orchards
- Engage in long-term leases with landowners, sharing chestnut revenue
- Design, plant, and maintain client-owned orchards
- Serve as a guaranteed buyer for future chestnut yields
Through these efforts, Noah and Breadtree Farms aim to develop a viable chestnut industry in the northeastern United States while promoting sustainable agriculture practices.
