Owego, NY, Tioga County
Acres Available
Open Tillable Acres
Wooded (or other) Acres
Condition & Current Use
Most of the land is in hay field now, was used as grazing and garden years ago. The wooded area a home for white tail deer and turkey. Ideally seeking a farmer/farm family interested in buying, possibly leasing.
Soil Types
Farm History & Past Use
my grandparents had a small dairy, some sheep and a large garden during the depression. Grandma cut hay with horses. Later my Aunt and Uncle took over the farm and raised state fair winning beef. There was always a horse or two and a donkey or goat. The hay field has be "organic " for at least 20 yrs.
Tenure Options
Ideally seeking a farm or farm family interested purchasing.The property to be sold but owner needs at least 3 months move out. Purchasers can start gardens and other projects.
Sale Price or Estimated Market Value
Are you willing to mentor a new or beginning farmer?
Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?
Production Preferences
Livestock / Crops Description
A few sheep, ducks and chickens.
Crops Permitted
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Vegetables
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Fruits
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Flowers or Ornamentals
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Grains
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Hay
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Maple
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Other Crops
Livestock Permitted
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Cattle - Beef
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Cattle - Dairy
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Equine
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Goats/Sheep
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Poultry
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Bees
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Other Livestock
Preferred Farming Method
Farm Infrastructure
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Barns - Equipment Storage
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Electrical access
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Equipment
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Farmer housing
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Fencing
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Water access
Equipment
Ford 3000, hay elevators,
Fencing
Electric 4 strand around pasture adjacent to barn
Water Access
well water, also rain water catchment system on barn
Farmer Housing
Original farm house built in 1870, upgraded and expanded. Bath and a half, 3bedroooms up and small bdrm or office off kitchen. Remodeled bathroom, NYSERTA installed insulation and sump pump installed.
Additional Property Information
has been organically farmed for at least 20 yrs
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
Underground springs and a runoff pond across the road. The back woods was logged some years ago then a tornado took down most of the big trees. Could be cleared for trails and camping.
