Blakemore Farm

Buskirk, NY, Washington County

For Lease
Updated

Acres Available

90

Open Tillable Acres

44

Wooded (or other) Acres

45

Infrastructure

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Crops Permitted

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Livestock Permitted

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Condition & Current Use

44 acres have been grazed continually for 30 + years.  Recently leased/grazed for 2 years (farmer has now purchased additional land and no longer needs this). Can be organic as no pesticides or herbicides used ever. Incoming farmer must use MIG or rotational grazing methods. 

Soil Types

BnC, ScB, BnB, ScA

Farm History & Past Use

Some broadcast mixed grass seed has been applied in some fields over time. Natural grasses and plants are established. No pesticides or herbicides used and fly control using parasitic wasps.Long term pasture for beef breed: Initially for herefords, then belted Galloway until 2019. Leased in May 2019 for seasonal grazing.

Tenure Options

Tenure Options

For Lease

Long-term lease preferred.

Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?

Negotiable

Production Preferences

Livestock / Crops Description

Looking for someone interested in grazing for the spring-fall season. The farm has been grazed through the last 40+ years. No pesticides or herbicides used so could be certified organic. Do not want tillage/cropping as the fields have established mixed grass/clover/native plant cover.  Farmer must use MIG or rotational grazing methods. 

Crops Permitted

  • black outline other crops icon Other Crops

Livestock Permitted

  • black outline cow icon Cattle - Beef

Farm Infrastructure

  • Black outline of a fence Fencing
  • Black outline of a water drop Water access
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Fencing

 High tensile fencing around perimeter and some internal paddocks. 

Water Access

Frost free hydrant from good well. Water lines were garden hoses which were laid down in spring and stored during the winter.  Can be included in lease.

Additional Property Information

Grazing only. No cropping, pesticide or herbicide applications. Farmer must use MIG or rotational grazing methods. 

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

No

Additional Information About This Property

Some areas can be wet seasonally. A portion of the acreage has trees within for natural shade options. Conservation Plan prepared by NRCS for a 30 cow head beef cattle. Cattle chute available. 

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