Lansing, NY, Tompkins County
Acres Available
Open Tillable Acres
Wooded (or other) Acres
Condition & Current Use
Property is on a gentle slope facing west towards Cayuga. The higher ground is primarily grassland that was historically used to graze sheep. More recently it was used to make bales of hay. The wooded area was once an orchard that no longer produces fruit.
Soil Types
Farm History & Past Use
The higher ground is primarily grassland that was historically used to graze sheep. More recently it was used to make bales of hay. The wooded area was once an orchard that no longer produces fruit.
Tenure Options
Immediate need is for a short-term lease (1 to 2 years) to utilize the land while owner works on a long-term plan for the property.
That said, owner's long term plan includes building an orchard. Owner is willing to discuss proposals for partners who want to collaborate on the use of the land for that purpose.
Are you willing to mentor a new or beginning farmer?
Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?
Production Preferences
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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Goats/Sheep
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Poultry
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Bees
Preferred Farming Method
Farm Infrastructure
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Barns - Equipment Storage
Additional Property Information
Owner is open to any proposals that generate short-term income while maintaining the integrity of the land.
