Coppersea Farm

New Paltz, NY, Ulster County

For Lease For Sale
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Acres Available

75

Open Tillable Acres

50

Wooded (or other) Acres

25

Infrastructure

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  • black outline barn with silo icon Barns - Livestock
  • black outline electrical icon Electrical access
  • black outline house icon Farmer housing
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Crops Permitted

  • black outline of a carrot Vegetables
  • black outline apple icon Fruits
  • black outline of a flower Flowers or Ornamentals
  • black outline of a wheat germ Grains
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Livestock Permitted

  • black outline cow icon Cattle - Beef
  • black outline dairy icon Cattle - Dairy
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  • Black outline of a sheep Goats/Sheep
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Condition & Current Use

Property currently fallow. It was last used for farming purposes about 3 years ago. Small grains, distillery, and pigs were raised on the land. It was certified organic, but I believe certification has lapsed.

Buildings on site:

--2 production barns
--1 enclosed storage barn
--3-sided farm equipment shed
--Small corn crib building dating from 1840s
--House.
 

Soil Types

Churchville, Hamlin, Madalin, others. Soil report on request.

Farm History & Past Use

Was used most recently (last 10 years) for distilling operation with on-site farming of grains (barley, corn, rye) and pigs.

Immediate prior use was for horse operation. There is a half-mile riding oval on the back parcel.

In Ulster County Agricultural District and has been a farm historically since founding of Springtown village.

Tenure Options

Tenure Options

For Lease For Sale

Ideally looking to sell the land. Would consider lease of up to 5 years. Leases with option to purchase or a lease to own would be preferred. Not interested in short term leases. Housing is available on site. Willing to work with anyone who has a solid business and production plan. 

Price for Lease Per Acre

tbd

Sale Price or Estimated Market Value

1,400,000

Are you willing to mentor a new or beginning farmer?

No

Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?

No

Production Preferences

Livestock / Crops Description

Land could be used for a variety of purposes. A diverse operation or pastured livestock could be great uses. There was a great market for the organic pasture raised pork we were raising. Open to having horses on site again. Willing to work with anyone who has a solid business and production plan. 

Crops Permitted

  • black outline of a carrot Vegetables
  • black outline apple icon Fruits
  • black outline of a flower Flowers or Ornamentals
  • black outline of a wheat germ Grains
  • black outline hay icon Hay
  • black outline other crops icon Other Crops

Livestock Permitted

  • black outline cow icon Cattle - Beef
  • black outline dairy icon Cattle - Dairy
  • black outline horse icon Equine
  • Black outline of a sheep Goats/Sheep
  • Black outline of a pig Pigs
  • Black outline of a chicken Poultry
  • Black outline of a bee Bees

Preferred Farming Method

Organic (certified) Regenerative/Sustainable

Farm Infrastructure

  • black outline barn icon Barns - Equipment Storage
  • black outline barn with silo icon Barns - Livestock
  • black outline electrical icon Electrical access
  • black outline house icon Farmer housing

Barns for Livestock

2 barns formerly used for stabling horses. 

Barns for Equipment/Storage

3-sided covered equipment shed for tractor, other large machinery

Enclosed barn for storage, no plumbing/electric.

Farmer Housing

4 bedroom house. 

Additional Property Information

Don't believe there are any restrictions from town. Land is zoned ag and in the ag district. 

Is the Property Conserved

No

Current Land Zoning

Agricultural

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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