Ithaca, NY, Tompkins County
Acres Available
Open Tillable Acres
Wooded (or other) Acres
Condition & Current Use
Looking to lease 10 acres of the farm for grazing, sustainable hay practices, or crop farming. 10 acres have been left to pasture over recent years and recently used to feed 30 sheep, while the other 20 acres are wooded (3 acres of which are sugar bush that is tapped on a regular basis. The property is not fenced. I have both sloped and wet fields. Available for small organic vegetable farming, forest farming, possibly some animals (not meat farming though.) Access to water, spring. Pond at bottom of the property.
Soil Types
Farm History & Past Use
This farm is one of the original homesteads in the area. Built in 1853 it has a rich history and has been used as a farm for many years. Maple trees have been tapped previously, minimal vegetable gardening, and lots of great pasture for grazing.
Tenure Options
2-year lease minimum, up to 50-year lease for the perfect match.
Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?
Production Preferences
Livestock / Crops Description
The land has been hayed most recently. Some acreage is fallow. The farmer needs to be organic and use regenerative farming methods. The landowner farms on the property as well and is organic. Hay or rotational grazing of livestock could be well suited for this property. The farmer should be prepared to present a business plan to the landowner.
Crops Permitted
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Vegetables
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Fruits
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Flowers or Ornamentals
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Hay
Livestock Permitted
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Cattle - Dairy
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Equine
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Goats/Sheep
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Poultry
Farm Infrastructure
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Water access
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Barns - Equipment Storage
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Farmer housing
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Electrical access
Water Access
2 Acre Pond available for water
Farmer Housing
In the property farmhouse, there is an extra bedroom in the house with a queen-sized bed. To qualify for this housing you will need to be interviewed by the current occupants to insure a match.
Additional Property Information
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
Check the attached soil report for a breakdown of this propertie's soil types and quality.
