Hartness announces Farm Manager to oversee sustainability and agricultural efforts
December 8, 2021
Hartness, a 449-acre urban village founded by the Hartness family and located on Greenville’s Eastside, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen McRae as Farm Manager. McRae will oversee the development and growth of the agricultural programs at Hartness and will also be responsible for fostering vendor, volunteer, and partner relationships for the Hartness Farm.
“The Hartness Farm differentiates Hartness as a community like no other and we look forward introducing new farm initiatives under Stephen’s leadership,” said Sean Hartness, CEO of Hartness Development. “His extensive background in management and agriculture will help to further elevate our sustainability and agricultural efforts as we enhance and embrace the existing natural amenities at Hartness.”
McRae brings years of experience in agriculture and livestock management to Hartness most recently as Food Hub Manager at Swamp Rabbit Café and Grocery where he managed quality control standards for incoming produce. He also worked as Livestock Manager at Greenbrier Farms where he managed the farm’s livestock program consisting of cows and hogs. McRae is a United States Marine and served from 2010-2013.
The Hartness Farm is located within the Hartness community and serves many functions, including offering an organic and sustainable food source for residents and the village’s restaurants which are Village Kitchen and the forthcoming Patterson.
The Hartness community’s design adheres to the planning principles of New Urbanism and Town Planner Lew Oliver’s vision for Hartness was to return to the tenets of Traditional Neighborhood Development, whereby neighbors connect with each other through pedestrian connectivity, green spaces, and a mixed-use village center that offers entertainment and daily conveniences.
For more information on Hartness, visit www.hartnessliving.com and follow @hartnessliving.
About Hartness
Hartness is an award-winning 449-acre urban village offering residences and homesites connected by lush pathways, green streets, and community gathering spaces. It also boasts unique amenities, including the Grand Lawn, the Sports Garden, 15 miles of outdoor trails throughout the development’s 175 preserved acres, a fitness center, and many sparkling lakes and ponds. Additional amenities will include a Tennis Center, a clubhouse, and a resort-style pool complex. The Village Center at Hartness, open to residents and the public alike, will be home to various specialty retail shops, casual and fine dining, and services. Hotel Hartness, projected to open in December 2022, will offer 73 suites, an executive conference center, waterside dining, and a luxury spa. Hartness is located on South Highway 14 between Pelham and Woodruff roads – conveniently located on Greenville’s urban edge adjacent to the I-85 corridor, ten miles from downtown and five miles from GSP Airport. For more information on Hartness, visit www.hartnessliving.com.
