Westfield, NY, Chautauqua County
Acres Available
Open Tillable Acres
Wooded (or other) Acres
Condition & Current Use
Regenerative and organic farm - no sprays since prior ownership (2013). Current farmers are retiring. 16 acres of abandoned grape vineyards, which could potentially still be restored. 20 acres of woods, with recent history of maple syrup production - 280 to possibly 400 taps. Pastures have been grazed recently by sheep and goats, but no current grazing as of fall 2025. About 2 acres of market garden and a functioning CSA with about 65 members.
Soil Types
Tenure Options
We are still in the exploratory phase and need to do more research and have conversations with potential lessees about lease terms that work for the farmer and our family.
No housing currently available, but we are highly motivated to develop solutions. We are interested in putting in a 4 season yurt (this would be a 1-2 year project); we have a 16' heavy duty yurt tent that can be 3 season. We have relationships in the community that may be able to come up with creative housing solutions.
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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Hay
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Maple
Livestock Permitted
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Cattle - Beef
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Cattle - Dairy
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Goats/Sheep
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Pigs
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Poultry
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Bees
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Other Livestock
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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Fencing
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Water access
Fencing
Some high tensile.
Water Access
Pond
Additional Property Information
Absolutely no chemical sprays. Does not need to be certified organic ( we are not currently), but we follow and would require regenerative, organic, ecological farming practices.
Livestock welcome for dairy and grazing purposes.
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
Current farmers are gradually retiring, scaling down their operation. There is a desire to keep the land in the family, but this could potentially change over time with the right long-term relationship with a lessee. Farmers and their adult children are invested in the farm continuing in production according to farmers' values of organic, regenerative agriculture, but the scale of the farm is larger than the younger generation can manage alone. We are very interested in collaborating with other farmers to create multiple enterprises that support one another on the 100 acres over the long-term.
