Sweetman Farm (TBD)

Monticello, NY, Sullivan County

For Lease Business Partnership Farm Management Cooperative Model
Updated

Acres Available

5

Open Tillable Acres

4

Wooded (or other) Acres

1

Crops Permitted

  • black outline of a carrot Vegetables
  • black outline apple icon Fruits
  • black outline of a flower Flowers or Ornamentals
  • black outline of a wheat germ Grains
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Condition & Current Use

The lot is vacant and mostly cleared with no structures. Permitted uses for this land include:    The following agricultural operations, but not including cage type poultry raising, provided that no animal housing or structure for the storage of any odor- or dust producing substances is within 150 feet of any lot line:
       *Growing of crops, orchards or nurseries
       *Keeping of not more than 25 fowl
       *Keeping of not more than 10 farm animals

Owner is open to assisting with the initial investment for a greenhouse and irrigation system. Soil report is attached at the bottom of the profile. Please note that the property boundary in the profile photo and shown on the report is not exact. Tax parcel map can be shared with farmer if requested. 

Soil Types

The soils are LaB - Lackawanna channery loam, VaB - Valois gravelly sandy loam ,and WIC -Wellsboro and Wurtsboro soils. LaB and VaB are classified as prime farmland and well drained. See attached soil survey report for more information.

Farm History & Past Use

Vacant lot. Don't know of any proir use. To the best of my knowledge it has never been used. 

Tenure Options

Tenure Options

For Lease Business Partnership Farm Management Cooperative Model

I am open to an arrangement that allows for a crop share or crop purchase rather than a monetary arrangement. Term can be anywhere from 1-10 years. Please reach out to discuss specifics. 

My ideal arrangement would be for a capable farmer with similar views to mine (focused on organic, non-GMO, soil improvement, enhancing biodiversity with cross pollinators) to farm the land. If I could find this farmer I would not ask for monetary compensation. Ideally excess produce would be donated locally. 

Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?

Negotiable

Production Preferences

Crops Permitted

  • black outline of a carrot Vegetables
  • black outline apple icon Fruits
  • black outline of a flower Flowers or Ornamentals
  • black outline of a wheat germ Grains

Preferred Farming Method

Organic (not certified)

Additional Property Information

I am looking to practice organic, non-gmo farming without using pesticides or chemicals to enhance the soil capacity for future generations. 

Is the Property Conserved

No

Is the property located in a NY Agricultural District?

Unsure

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

Negotiable

Related Files

sweetman_soil_report.pdf

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