Ischua Ridge

Machias, NY, Cattaraugus County

For Lease
Updated Mar 3, 2023

Acres Available

150

Open Tillable Acres

20

Wooded (or other) Acres

100

Crops Permitted

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Livestock Permitted

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Condition & Current Use

I am an new owner of Ischua Ridge Farm. I believe the farm had been more active about thirty years ago. Up until this year about 20 acres of the farm was used for corn and hay. It was not farmed in 2022 as the farmers retired. I would like to make these 20 acres available again to a new farmer. The incoming farmer could use all 20 acres or less depending on their business plan. Ideally hoping to qualify this portion of the property for an agricultural assessment so the new farmer needs to be able to qualify.

Currently I am renting the house on the land and the pond. Hope to keep the farming operation separate from the house as much as possible. Much of the back acreage is wooded.  Pictures of the property to come. 

Soil Types

The farm fields are made of primarily Rushford channery silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes and Dalton silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes. Most of the property is considered farmland soils of statewide importance. See attached soils map.

Farm History & Past Use

Had been a working farm about thirty years ago, has grown hay and recently corn.

Tenure Options

Tenure Options

For Lease

Short term lease preferred to start, up to 5 years as required for the assessments. Incoming farmers will need to have a gross sales of agricultural products average $10,000 or more for the preceding two years if they will use 7 or more acres. If less than 7 acres, annual gross sales equal $50,000 or more per NYS requirements. Please provide a business plan in your outreach. 

Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?

Yes

Production Preferences

Livestock / Crops Description

Has most recently been used for corn and field crops, in the past has been used for hay. I am open to other types of farming being done on the property. Goal is to qualify for the ag assessment. 

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
  • black outline hay icon Hay
  • black outline maple icon Maple
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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
  • Black outline of a bee Bees
  • black outline llama icon Other Livestock

Preferred Farming Method

Organic (certified)

Additional Property Information

Organic (certified or methods) or biodynamic farming preferred. 

Is the Property Conserved

No

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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