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Farming Status and Plans
Years actively farming:
6-10Description of farming status, plans, and practices:
Have been working full time for 10 years on a conventional agricultural farm. Looking to transition from employment in order to pursue running my own farm. My operation will be sustainable and grass-based. I will raise a variety of livestock using this method. My focus will be on poultry and hogs intially, but I will then expand operations to other large ruminants. Ideally would like to be in the eastern part of NYS with my main focus on the Capital Area. Grass-fed does require a larger piece of property so I am looking for land to lease over 50 acres.
Description of marketing method:
In progress
Does this farmer have a business plan?
In progressFarm Characteristics
Preferred location:
- Adirondack Region
- Warren
- Capital Area
- Albany
- Fulton
- Montgomery
- Rensselaer
- Saratoga
- Schenectady
- Schoharie
- Washington
- Central
- Otsego
- Hudson Valley
- Columbia
- Delaware
- Dutchess
- Greene
- Orange
- Putnam
- Rockland
- Sullivan
- Ulster
- Westchester
Desired acreage:
51-100, >100Infrastructure required:
Water access, Electrical AccessDescription of infrastructure:
Water access via well or other means is the main infrastructure required. Electric would be also be ideal.
Description of water access required:
Water well(s) will definitely work. However, surface water or ability to develop surface water highly desireable.
Crops and Livestock
Primary crops:
VegetablesPrimary Livestock:
Cattle - Beef, Goats/Sheep, Pigs, PoultryDescription of livestock/crops:
Initial production focus would be on quick return products such as pastured poultry and hogs. With a long term goal of incorporating small and large ruminants into the operation.
Farmland Tenure
Tenure options desired:
Farm Management, For Lease, Partnership, Other Tenure AgreementDescription of tenure options desired:
Open to a lease or other non-traditional arrangement. Not intersted in a initial purchase at this time, but may consider long term lease with option to purchase.
Additional Information
Will this farmer's operation qualify an eligible landowner for an Agricultural Assessment?
YesExperience & education:
On farm work experience, Farm internship/apprenticeshipExperience description:
Natural Resource degree from Oregon State University.
10 years of experience in conventional agriculture which has taught me about finance, economy of scale, mechanics, practical real-world experience.