Want to contact this farmer? First Create a Profile.
Need more Help? Contact a Partner.
Farming Status and Plans
Years actively farming:
Less than 2Description of farming status, plans, and practices:
I am a beekeeper (apprenticed/educated through Mastersons) and certified artisan cheesemaker (Univeristy of Vermont) looking to purchase farmland to start an apiary, orchard, and sheep farm. I expect to be purchasing within the next 3 to 5 years (2022-2024).
Description of marketing method:
I am still in the early stages, as I don't plan to purchase for a few years yet.
Does this farmer have a business plan?
In progressFarm Characteristics
Preferred location:
- Finger Lakes
- Livingston
- Monroe
- Ontario
- Seneca
- Wayne
- Yates
- Western
- Erie
- Genesee
- Niagara
- Orleans
- Wyoming
Desired acreage:
1-5, 6-10, 11-20, 21-50Infrastructure required:
Water access, Electrical AccessDescription of infrastructure:
I'd prefer that outbuildings and fencing be included, but its not necessary.
Crops and Livestock
Primary crops:
Fruits, Other CropsPrimary Livestock:
Goats/Sheep, Other livestockDescription of livestock/crops:
Orchards fruits (apple, European plum, quince). Possibly cane berries as well.
Sheep for dairy (wool is a bonus).
Bees (honey, hive-based products).
Farmland Tenure
Tenure options desired:
For Lease, For SaleAdditional Information
Will this farmer's operation qualify an eligible landowner for an Agricultural Assessment?
YesExperience & education:
On farm work experience, Farm internship/apprenticeship, Farmer training or workshop, OtherExperience description:
Formal education in cheesemaking. Current experience as a beekeeper.