North Salem, NY, Westchester County
Acres Available
Open Tillable Acres
Wooded (or other) Acres
Condition & Current Use
The Weil Preserve is an 88-acre preserve owned by the North Salem Open Land Foundation (NSOLF). Access onto the preserve is by invitation only for NSOLF programs and events. The property is a combination of open pasture and wooded acreage. There are two houses on the property, one being NSOLF office and the other a caretakers house. The two fenced paddocks both have water with frost-free hydrants, as well as run-in sheds for livestock that are in good condition. The property is located off of Dingleridge Road in a very quiet, peaceful setting. The meadows/fields are currently being mowed for hay by a local farmer. This is a very farm friendly area of the county.
Soil Types
Farm History & Past Use
The property came to NSOLF as a donation in 2017. The houses were built between 1990- 2000, the property has been used for agriculture since prior to the 1930's. Predominately for dairy and as a horse farm. There are currently two donkeys on the property.
Tenure Options
NSOLF would like to lease the land for a 5-year period with a renewal option for subsequent 5-year lease terms.However, we are open for discussion regarding options.
We prefer to work with a farmer with at least a couple of seasons of farm work or management experience. We would also prefer to work with a farmer who has a business plan.
Price for Lease Per Acre
Are you willing to mentor a new or beginning farmer?
Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?
Production Preferences
Livestock / Crops Description
We are open to a variety of production types. In an ideal world we would love to see a diverse operation or even a small livestock operation, but we are open to other business plans. There is opportunity in the area to see to farm to table restaurant. The property is also 1 hour from Manhattan so the farmer could access NYC markets easily.
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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Equine
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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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Electrical access
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Fencing
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Water access
Fencing
Horse paddock fence
Water Access
Frost-free water hydrants located in/adjacent to the fenced paddocks.
Additional Property Information
Property is located in an agricultural district.
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
NSOLF has an ingress/egress easement to the Weil Preserve through an adjacent horse farm.
