Fort Plain, NY, Montgomery County
Acres Available
Open Tillable Acres
Wooded (or other) Acres
Condition & Current Use
Land not currently being used. We purchased approx a year ago, and are in the process of formulating a plan to begin farming activities spring of 2024.
Land hasn't had chemicals on it for more than 20 years. Most of the infrastructure needed for a thriving farming operation already present. Lots of large newer barns, great water access through ponds and creek. Electric. Vegetable auction 2 miles down the road. Surrounded by Amish organic farmers.
Soil Types
Farm History & Past Use
Had been a dairy farm for decades.
Tenure Options
Looking for like minded, driven individuals with great farming experience and expertise.
Join us in creating a thriving, regenerative, sustainable, organic farm.
Are you willing to mentor a new or beginning farmer?
Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?
Production Preferences
Livestock / Crops Description
Looking for experts in the following 4 fields to partner up with or work alongside in some capacity.
1) Honey bees
2) vegetables, fruits
3) Nut and fruit trees
4) Grazing livestock ( Sheep, Goats, Beef, chickens)
Crops Permitted
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Vegetables
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Fruits
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Flowers or Ornamentals
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Grains
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Hay
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Maple
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Other Crops
Livestock Permitted
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Cattle - Beef
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Goats/Sheep
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Poultry
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Bees
Preferred Farming Method
Farm Infrastructure
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Barns - Equipment Storage
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Barns - Livestock
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Electrical access
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Equipment
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Water access
Equipment
Willing to buy equipment as needed. Possibility for on or off premises farmer housing based on agreement.
Water Access
2 ponds, and a Creek.
Additional Property Information
We are a family of successful entrepreneurs who have a passion for nature and farming.
Our primary business is the import and sale of natural butters, soaps, oil seeds, herbs etc.
We are looking for like minded, highly skilled and motivated experts in the farming disciplines of :
Bee keeping
Vegetable and fruit production
Nut and Fruit tree production
Raising of Grazing Livestock
to partner with, in creating a thriving farm in one or all of those sectors.
With our business experience, network of accounts, and access to different markets, we will be able to help tremendously in the marketing, sales, and distribution of the great products we will produce together at the farm.
Is the Property Conserved
Current Land Zoning
Is the property located in a NY Agricultural District?
Can the public be on the property as a part of the farm business?
Additional Information About This Property
Looking for the right people to build a long and successful working relationship with.
