Property Location
Oxford, NY
[Chenango County]
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160 acres available
80 open acres for farming
80 wooded acres / other
Property Description
Description of the property’s current condition and current use(s):
Located on rolling hills; 60 acres in current use for hay and/or corn. Two early 1900's barns, a few sheds and outbuildings. Barn 1 was completely restored 10 years ago. Barn 2 has need of restoration; some structural elements are not in useable condition. Small (600 sq. ft) year-round cottage and large (3000+ sq. ft) renovated farm house with more than 6 bedrooms.
Farm history / past uses of the property:
Hobby farm from c.1960- c.1990. Leased farm land use from c.1990 - present.
Farm Infrastructure
Infrastructure and equipment:
- Water access
- Barns or other facilities for storage of equipment, livestock, and crops
- Farmer housing
- Equipment available for sale or lease
- Electrical Access
Water access description:
Sizeable brook runs through the property.
Barns/structures description:
Two early 1900's barns, a few sheds and outbuildings. Barn 1 was completely restored 10 years ago. Barn 2 has need of restoration; some structural elements are not in useable condition.
Farmer housing description:
Small (600 sq. ft) year-round cottage and large (3000+ sq. ft) renovated farm house with more than 6 bedrooms.
Equipment description:
Miscellaneous older (c.1960) farming equipment; including two tractors, one with backhoe.
Crops and Livestock
Types of crops permitted to be produced on the property:
Types of livestock permitted on the property:
Livestock/crops description :
Our plans for the property are not firmly established, however we are interested in agricultural-tourism, but are willing to consider a wide range of possibilitities/suggestions. Small scale farming is our expectation, with an emphasis on organic production and quality instead of quantity. We are especially interested in small scale live stock, pre-industrial farming methods (horse-powered), and horse boarding or horse-centered utilization, including the possibility of riding schools and trail riding.
Tenure Options
Tenure options:
Price for lease per acre:
TBD. Rent negotiable.
Description of tenure options:
TBD.
Additional Information
Current land zoning:
Agricultural
Is the property located in a NY Agricultural District?:
Unsure
Preferred farming method:
Preferences and restrictions on agricultural activities:
We are primarily interested in environmentally friendly and sustainable farming. Farming methods need to be beneficial to the over all environment; small scale farming is our expectation, with an emphasis on organic production and quality instead of quantity.
Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?:
Are you willing to have the public on the property as a part of the farm business?:
Any additional information about this property:
Owner maintains presence on the property. Seeking skilled farmer/agriculture tenants to make positive changes to properties; new college graduates (agriculture, carpentry, associated skills) and starting farmers encouraged to make proposals.