Anther Farm

Yorktown Heights, NY, Westchester County

Business Partnership Farm Management Other Tenure Agreement
Updated Aug 8, 2023

Acres Available

7.30

Open Tillable Acres

1

Wooded (or other) Acres

6

Infrastructure

  • black outline electrical icon Electrical access
  • Black outline of a fence Fencing
  • Black outline of a water drop Water access
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Crops Permitted

  • black outline of a flower Flowers or Ornamentals
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Livestock Permitted

  • No Livestock
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Condition & Current Use

Newly started organic (non-certified) flower farm in Westchester County growing for our own retail and CSA, as well as selling to local florists, event planners, etc.  We also grow seasonal potted annuals and perennials for custom grow, wholesale to gardeners and retailers, including our own retail. 

Soil Types

See attached file

Farm History & Past Use

Former softball field and wooded lot belonging to the neighboring church. Property was subdivided 10+ years ago to sell the church independent of this piece of land.  Was used as an organic community garden for several years while for sale. 

Tenure Options

Tenure Options

Business Partnership Farm Management Other Tenure Agreement

Ideal situation is we are looking for someone interested in helping us farm this land either as an employee or possibly partnering with us.

Are you willing to mentor a new or beginning farmer?

Yes

Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?

No

Production Preferences

Livestock / Crops Description

Cut flowers and ornamental crops only. No livestock.

Crops Permitted

  • black outline of a flower Flowers or Ornamentals

Livestock Permitted

  • No Livestock

Preferred Farming Method

Organic (not certified)

Farm Infrastructure

  • black outline electrical icon Electrical access
  • Black outline of a fence Fencing
  • Black outline of a water drop Water access

Fencing

One acre fenced for deer. Currently working on a plan to expand the fence to enclose recently cleared 1/2 acre.

Water Access

Town water.

Additional Property Information

Residential zoned land (no residence on property) with special use permit for agricultural use approved by the Town Zoning Board. Inclusion into the Westchester Agricultural District. Registered Farm #118 with the FSA.

Is the Property Conserved

No

Current Land Zoning

Residential

Is the property located in a NY Agricultural District?

Yes

Can the public be on the property as a part of the farm business?

Yes

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