Summerhill

Groton, NY, Tompkins County

For Lease
Updated Mar 3, 2023

Acres Available

65

Open Tillable Acres

28

Wooded (or other) Acres

10

Infrastructure

  • Black outline of a fence Fencing
  • Black outline of a water drop Water access
  • black outline barn icon Barns - Equipment Storage
  • black outline electrical icon Electrical access
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Crops Permitted

  • black outline hay icon Hay
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Livestock Permitted

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Condition & Current Use

Property has established trails, it has been brush hogged. Was previously used as a large scale horse farm.  

Soil Types

HdC, ‘Em, HrC, BgC

Farm History & Past Use

Originally the farm was used for dairy, the most recent previous owner bred and showed Arabian horses.  

Tenure Options

Tenure Options

For Lease

Beehives would be a barter of land access for some honey each year.  The hay field price could be adjusted down if farmer has agricultural exemption and can sign lease for five years.  

Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?

Yes

Production Preferences

Livestock / Crops Description

We welcome an experienced beekeeper who is looking to expand their hives and honey production.  Utilizing our hay fields again for local farmers.

Crops Permitted

  • black outline hay icon Hay

Livestock Permitted

  • Black outline of a bee Bees

Farm Infrastructure

  • Black outline of a fence Fencing
  • Black outline of a water drop Water access
  • black outline barn icon Barns - Equipment Storage
  • black outline electrical icon Electrical access

Fencing

Electric

Water Access

Water connect and hose in barn and around property 

Barns for Equipment/Storage

Large barn with eight stalls

Additional Property Information

Is the Property Conserved

No

Current Land Zoning

Agricultural

Is the property located in a NY Agricultural District?

Unsure

Can the public be on the property as a part of the farm business?

No

Additional Information About This Property

The barn and electric fenced area is 15 acres across the street with separate parking, with the separated remaining 50 acres and house on the other side of the street.

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