WESTPORT, NY, Essex County
Acres Available
Open Tillable Acres
Wooded (or other) Acres
Condition & Current Use
Operating certified organic, grass-fed beef, sheep, goat operation on the shores of Lake Champlain. Rolling fields, two streams, gravity-fed spring water supply from Adirondacks. Approximately 100 acres of 220 'Other' acres is steep pasture or sivopasture on swale slopes.
See our website for details - Promisedlandgrassfed.com
Soil Types
Farm History & Past Use
certified organic since 2003; dairy farm until 2018; mixed livestock farming until present date
Tenure Options
We would prefer a five+ year land lease agreement but will flex as needed to accommodate the circumstances of a qualified prospective farmer, including herd management only.
Our cows are available for a turnkey start, if desired. We have a full complement of farm machinery available as well.
Finally, we will give serious consideration to any farming proposal that would complement the farm and utilize its capacity to the maximum extent.
Price for Lease Per Acre
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
Permanent diversified pastures ideal for grass-based livestock operation
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
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
Preferred Farming Method
Farm Infrastructure
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Barns - Equipment Storage
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Barns - Livestock
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Electrical access
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Equipment
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Farmer housing
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Fencing
Equipment
all necessary haying equipment available; inquire for details
Fencing
mostly single strand high tensile wire; application submitted for NRCS grazing contract to install permanant 5-strand high tensile fencing; can also finance new fencing for new farmer
Farmer Housing
10 room farmhouse in fair condition; need work; auxillary residential site previously used for house trailer, with water & septic
Additional Property Information
Operation must comply with conservation easement restrictions as defined by ALT.
Best suited for grazing dairy, beef, and/or small ruminants on permanent pastures.
