Wilson's Iron Orchard

Fort Ann, NY, Warren County

For Lease
Updated

Acres Available

171

Open Tillable Acres

63

Wooded (or other) Acres

108

Infrastructure

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Crops Permitted

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Livestock Permitted

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Condition & Current Use

Washington County land FOR LEASE! 63 total open acreage. 38 has been actively hayed. Freshly planted with grass for hay. The other 26 open acres have not been farmed in the last 5-7 years, but are useable. Ideally seeking a long term lease with a farmer who could qualify for the ag assessments. Property is located in Fort Ann NY, 5 miles from the Rt149 & Rt4 light. Could be certified organic. This was  dairy farm until the late 90s. Since then it has been used for hay, corn, and organic beef cattle. Prefer calls over emails! 

 

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Farm History & Past Use

LAND LEASE -63 acres – 38ac of which was freshly planted with grass for hay yearly charge and the other 26ac is defunct but should be brought to useable, at no charge for lease to a farmer for seasonal harvest. Property is located in Fort Ann NY, 5 miles from the Rt149 & Rt4 light.

 

Tenure Options

Tenure Options

For Lease

LAND LEASE for Long-term commitment with Agricultural exemption in mind.  -63 acres – 38ac of which was freshly planted with grass for hay and the proposed cost is $60 acre and the other 26ac proposed at No Charge, because it is fallow but could be brought to production. for lease to a farmer for seasonal harvest. This Property has been farmed for over 100 years and is located in Fort Ann NY, 5 miles from the Rt149 & Rt4 light. 

Call 518-587-8706

 

 

Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?

Negotiable

Production Preferences

Livestock / Crops Description

No real restrictions. Would like to qualify for the ag assessment. Less inclined to have cattle/livestock, but not dead against. Person would need to have housing nearby and a reliable form of communication (in case there was an emergency or animals got loose). 

Crops Permitted

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  • black outline apple icon Fruits
  • black outline of a wheat germ Grains
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Livestock Permitted

  • black outline cow icon Cattle - Beef
  • black outline dairy icon Cattle - Dairy
  • black outline horse icon Equine
  • black outline llama icon Other Livestock

Farm Infrastructure

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Water Access

The waterway Halfway Book runs the border of the field. Used to be used to water beef/dairy cattle, horses, that were on the property. 

Additional Property Information

Negotiable 

Is the Property Conserved

No

Is the property located in a NY Agricultural District?

Yes

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

No

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