Trout Town Farms

Roscoe, NY, Delaware County

For Lease Business Partnership
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Acres Available

12

Open Tillable Acres

9

Wooded (or other) Acres

3

Infrastructure

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  • Black outline of a water drop Water access
  • black outline barn icon Barns - Equipment Storage
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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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Livestock Permitted

  • Black outline of a sheep Goats/Sheep
  • Black outline of a pig Pigs
  • Black outline of a chicken Poultry
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Condition & Current Use

The following crops were planted in 2022: corn, strawberries, peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, tomatoes, parsnips, beans, potatoes, yellow squash, zucchini, brussel sprouts, and cut flowers. All fields are cleared, cultivated, and planted with winter rye in preparation for the 2023 planting season. This farm is located near Roscoe Campsite Park which offers an excellent place to market as well as some of the local restaurant that are really seeking local ingredients. The landowners currently coordinate farm tours with the campground park visitors. Farm is really turn key and ready for an incoming farmer to utilize. There is an opportunity to expand on what is currently being done! 

Soil Types

Sandy, Loamy Soil

Farm History & Past Use

All fields were limed and then planted with winter rye prior to the 2022 planting season. 

Tenure Options

Tenure Options

For Lease Business Partnership

PLEASE READ BEFORE REACHING OUT:

We are ideally seeking a farmer who is interested in a potential business partnership with us. We operate a campground and outdoor adventure business locally that offers an incoming farmer an exciting opportunity to collaborate and market their products. We would also consider a more traditional lease of the land and could be flexible on the terms. We do have a long term goal to be qualified for an agricultural assessments.

We will require an incoming farmer that: 

  • Has 2-3 years of relevant farm management experience or is currently operating an existing farm business. 
  • Can provide a written business plan. 
  • Is respectful of the land and will care for it well. 
  • Is comfortable sharing land and equipment with others (i.e. the landowners, employees)

Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?

No

Production Preferences

Livestock / Crops Description

Diversified vegetables, flowers, and some small livestock owned by the landowners. Opportunity to expand and add new things to the farm. 

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
  • black outline hay icon Hay

Livestock Permitted

  • Black outline of a sheep Goats/Sheep
  • Black outline of a pig Pigs
  • Black outline of a chicken Poultry
  • 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 house icon Farmer housing
  • black outline tractor icon Equipment
  • black outline electrical icon Electrical access

Equipment

KUBOTA TRACTOR 40 HORSEPOWER WITH THE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENTS: 

  • 5FT CULTIVATOR 
  • 5FT BRUSH HOG
  • POST HOLE DIGGER
  • FRONT FORKS
  • FRONT BUCKET

KUBOTA ARTICULATING LOADER WITH I YARD BUCKET WITH FORKS 

Fencing

ALL FARM FIELDS ARE ENCLOSED BY 8 FT DEER FENCING. Two separate fields. 

Water Access

COMPLETE IRRIGATION SYSTEM WITH 9 ZONES SUPPLIED BY NEWLY INSTALLED HIGH OUTPUT WELL PUMP WITH 2-INCH LINES RUNNING THROUGHOUT ALL FIELDS. WELL TESTED AT 100 GALLONS PER MINUTE. 

Barns for Equipment/Storage

MOBILE WALK-IN COOLER ON TRAILER.

GREENHOUSE BUILT IN 2021. 

HOUSING FOR SMALL LIVESTOCK (Chicken Coop, sheds, etc.). 

Farmer Housing

Housing options are seasonal. We have ability to provide an RV or maybe a cabin to farmer depending on needs. 

Additional Property Information

Only preference is that the incoming farmer be respectful of others and the land. Keeping the farm well maintained and tidy is important to us. 

https://trouttownfarms.com/

Is the Property Conserved

No

Current Land Zoning

Agricultural

Is the property located in a NY Agricultural District?

No

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

Yes

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