Jakob Berger

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Farming Status and Plans

Years actively farming:

6-10

Description 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 progress

Farm Characteristics

Preferred location:

  • Central
    • Otsego
  • Capital Area
    • Albany
    • Fulton
    • Montgomery
    • Rensselaer
    • Saratoga
    • Schenectady
    • Schoharie
    • Washington
  • Adirondack Region
    • Warren
  • Hudson Valley
    • Columbia
    • Delaware
    • Dutchess
    • Greene
    • Orange
    • Putnam
    • Rockland
    • Sullivan
    • Ulster
    • Westchester

Desired acreage:

51-100, >100

Infrastructure required:

Water access, Electrical Access

Description 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:

Vegetables

Primary Livestock:

Cattle - Beef, Goats/Sheep, Pigs, Poultry

Description 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 Agreement

Description 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?

Yes

Experience & education:

On farm work experience, Farm internship/apprenticeship

Experience 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.