Ghent, NY, Columbia County
Acres Available
Open Tillable Acres
Wooded (or other) Acres
Condition & Current Use
The land is beautifully diversified with 30 fenced acres of the 80 arable acres, spring fed pond, creek on East border. It has livestock barn, greenhouse, cold storage, 2 wells, underground electric, irrigation, tractor shed and fully built out all season 750 sq ft yurt with ac, heat,washer /dryer, cooks kitchen.
Soil Types
Farm History & Past Use
The farm has had goats, sheep, chickens on it. Additionally used for vegetable production, cultivated mushrooms,cut flowers. Hayed, grain production
Tenure Options
Looking for long term lease with a farmer who wants to make a career on the farm and will put in the work to make a silvopasture set up for regenerative farming. I will support the farmer in the first year by helping with equipment, and other capital needs such as livestock. Willing to negotiate on work for housing etc.
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
Most agricultural and educational activities are allowed on the farm. .
The land is conserved by the Columbia Land Conservancy. 2 1/2 acres are allowed to be developed for 2 houses.
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
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Maple
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Other Crops
Livestock Permitted
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Cattle - Beef
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Equine
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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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Farmer housing
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Fencing
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Water access
Equipment
I have a 4 year old Kubota 4760 tractor with brush hogger and bucket loader. My neighbor/ worker on the farm owns a farm equipment repair and lends me his other equipment to help plant and harvest.
Fencing
There are 30 acres fenced in. 7 acres are deer fenced, the remaining are electrified sheep fenced(can be easily made to accomodate cattle)
Water Access
There is a well in the 7 acre field with spigots for water every 100 feet along the perimeter. The barn and greenhouse and yurt storage have all weather hydrants
Additional Property Information
I would like regenerative and climate resilient farming practices on the farm. No pesticides or fertilizers. The farm was orginally Demeter certified organic for 5 years (2013-2018). Then NOFA certified organic(2018-2025).
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
It is waiting for the next farmer to come make a living and love the land as much as I have for the past 13 years. It needs the vigor and strength of a young farmer to grow and be the farm for the next 3/4 o a century and beyond.
