Ferris Farm

Russia, NY, Herkimer County

For Lease Business Partnership Farm Management
Updated Mar 3, 2023

Acres Available

230

Open Tillable Acres

130

Wooded (or other) Acres

100

Infrastructure

  • Black outline of a fence Fencing
  • Black outline of a water drop Water access
  • black outline barn icon Barns - Equipment Storage
  • black outline house icon Farmer housing
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Crops Permitted

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  • 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
  • black outline horse icon Equine
  • Black outline of a sheep Goats/Sheep
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Condition & Current Use

  • Tillable land (~130 acres) has been leased and managed for certified organic hay. 
  • Approximately 8 acres fenced for livestock.
  • 100+ acres of contiguous pasture and woodlands .  

Soil Types

Broadalbin, Mosherville

Farm History & Past Use

The farm has been in the family since early 1800s; it has historically been primarily a dairy until the 1970s when it was used for a beef cow/calf operation. For the past decade the land has been leased to neighboring organic dairies. 

Tenure Options

Tenure Options

For Lease Business Partnership Farm Management

Current owners are seeking long-term lease, partnership, or other relationship.

Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?

Negotiable

Production Preferences

Livestock / Crops Description

To be discussed. Property is in Herkimer county, about 15 miles north of Utica. Best suited for hay and pasture, but the owners are interested in new and innovative uses of the land. There are a number of wooded and potential pasture acres also owned in addition the 130 open and tillable acreage. 

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 llama icon Other Livestock

Preferred Farming Method

Organic (certified)

Farm Infrastructure

  • Black outline of a fence Fencing
  • Black outline of a water drop Water access
  • black outline barn icon Barns - Equipment Storage
  • black outline house icon Farmer housing
  • black outline electrical icon Electrical access

Fencing

Stock fencing.

Water Access

Gravity springfed

Barns for Equipment/Storage

Older barn with substantial hay/equipment storage capacity. Has both water and electric access. 

Farmer Housing

Two-bedroom house on property currently occupied but may be available in future. 

Additional Property Information

Land is currently certified organic and owners wish to maintain that certification. 

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?

Negotiable

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