Climax, NY, Greene County
Acres Available
Open Tillable Acres
Wooded (or other) Acres
Condition & Current Use
Other than our home, the property consists of a 2000 sq ft barn with office/living space above and an art gallery space below, a third structure with attached large garage which can be used for storage but hasn't yet been renovated for living, and behind the three buildings a 3.5 acre, south-facing field which also slopes south. The field is currently home to a 1/4 acre of organic greens we harvest weekly to donate to a non-profit in NYC that serves homeless/women's shelters and a small fruit orchard we just planted, but there's room for lots more! The rest of the acreage includes a beautiful tucked away 6-acre lake a 5-minute walk through the woods from the field, a small pond, a creek, and a trail system we're currently expanding. There are some areas that would work well for a chicken coop, ducks would be happy on the lake, and hopefully space for some other animals! Goats would be amazing : ) We're very open to hearing what you'd like to do and making it work if it feels like a good fit. The barn could potentially be used as well if indoor space is needed, and the garage for storage.
Soil Types
Farm History & Past Use
We just purchased the property in May. We've been getting to know the neighbord and learning more about the history of the area. The house and barn date to 1850 and there was a farm on the land at one point. The property is surrounded by woods and farmland.
Tenure Options
Short-term lease (1-4 years), long-term lease (5+ years).
Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?
Production Preferences
Livestock / Crops Description
We'd ideally like projects which grow healthy beautiful things, be they plants or animals, and have a teaching or non-profit component. A public-facing aspect could be great. We have a 6-month-old and would love projects he can watch and learn from as he grows!
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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Goats/Sheep
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Pigs
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Poultry
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Bees
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Other Livestock
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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Equipment
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Electrical access
Water Access
The property uses well water with good flow. We currently have irrigation systems running with no reduction in water pressure.
Farmer Housing
There is a bed and basic kitchen/bathroom area on the second floor which could potentially be used, though not to live in full-time.
Additional Property Information
Organic or better is great. I don't know of any constraints and the neighbors are chill.
