Livingstonville, NY, Schoharie County
Acres Available
Open Tillable Acres
Wooded (or other) Acres
Condition & Current Use
The property is roughly 100 acres on a mountain ridge. It has not been used for agricultural purposes in over 5 years. Most of the open land is flat or has a gentle slope. The 30 acres of open land is split in roughly five areas by trees and the remaining 70 acres of wooded land. Thus there are plots that can be available if someone only needs a portion of the 30 acres. 16 acres of wood area is flat. The remaining 45 or so acres of wooded area has a moderate slope down. The wooded acreage is likely not of use to most farmers, but could be of use to those interested in milling wood to build structures. The wood area does have walnut trees, apple trees (though uncared for currently), evergreens (if you wanted to make essential oils), and other wild items for foraging (e.g. asparagus, mushrooms). The open areas available for farming are currently not being used. Prior uses include some crops, hay, and livestock (e.g. sheep/goat/cows).
Soil Types
Farm History & Past Use
prior uses included sheep, hay, horses, cows, pigs, chickens, timber
Tenure Options
A short-term farm lease is desired with very flexible pricing depending on your farming plans and intentions. This includes size of acreage intended for use, method of land use, whether you plan to reside on the property during your farming season, and extent of positive or negative impact to land by your use. For example, goats that also help keep underbrush to a minimum would be more a positive than horses or even cows that can damage the land and grass. As another example, leasing the land for hay also would have a minimal impact to the land.
A business partnership would be subject to business plan, strategy, and feasibility.
Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?
Production Preferences
Livestock / Crops Description
Previously successfully managed livestock have included cows, horses, donkeys, sheep, pigs, and chickens.
Crops Permitted
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Vegetables
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Fruits
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Grains
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Hay
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Other Crops
Livestock Permitted
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Cattle - Beef
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Equine
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Goats/Sheep
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Poultry
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Bees
Preferred Farming Method
Farm Infrastructure
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Fencing
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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
Fencing
There is fencing in general around the property and within the property. It is in need of repair in areas or upgrading depending on requirements for type of livestock to be enclosed.
Water Access
There are small streams that run through the property. A fresh spring well can also be dug in pretty much any area of the property. There are also small natural spring fed pools that resist freezing in the winter.
Farmer Housing
Housing would need to be built if needed. There are ample sites to situate a tiny home or build something to your liking. There's also a 9'x16' Amish shed purchased just 18 months ago that could be converted to tiny home. Plumbing/Electrical would have to be figured out. The entry barn has electrical access. It is large enough to convert an area to livable space but may be more work than going the pre-fabricated or new construction tiny house route.
As common in this area where roads can be blocked in the winter, there's no USPS mail delivery service.
Additional Property Information
The area for farming has numerous underground springs that are accessed by wells for human use or feed directly into above ground springs for wildlife use. The use of chemicals which can contaminate the water supply is not allowed.
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
This farm may be better suited for someone who resides locally and travels to the farm as needed for their farm work. During the winter, there can be reduced or limited access due to snow. Livestock desired to be kept through the winter requires additional work to ensure adequate feed during the periods where the ground is covered by snow.
