Salem, NY, Washington County
Acres Available
Open Tillable Acres
Wooded (or other) Acres
Condition & Current Use
The farm was a potato farm for the last 50 years or so. Previously the farm was a horse ranch, cattle farm and strawberry farm. The property has fields, pastureland, streams, wetlands,woods and hills.
The tillable land is being leased to local farmers for corn, hay, pumpkins, and strawberries.
The woodland is being leased for maple syrup production.
Soil Types
Farm History & Past Use
The farm has been a potato farm for the last 50 years or so. Previously it was a cattle ranch, a dude ranch and a strawberry farm.
Tenure Options
N/A
Sale Price or Estimated Market Value
Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?
Production Preferences
Livestock / Crops Description
We do not have livestock on the farm at this time.
Crops currently on the farm are strawberries, hay/corn, pumpkins and maple syrup.
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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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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Pigs
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Poultry
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Other Livestock
Farm Infrastructure
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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
Water Access
White creek runs through the property. There are springs and marshland on the property.
Farmer Housing
There is a large farmhouse on the property that was built in 1820 and has a marble foundation. There are 8 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, a formal living room and convivial farm kitchen. There is a large inground swimming pool in excellent condition and the D & H rail trail starts on the property for hiking, biking, snowmobiling, and horseback riding.
Additional Property Information
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
Located on the New York Vermont border, 35 min to Bromley, 45 min to Stratton, 50 min to Saratoga Springs, 70 min to Albany Airport, 10 min from the Merck Foundation.
