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Farming Status and Plans
Description of farming status, plans, and practices:
I am an experienced farmer, having farmed in both Nigeria and in the US. As an example of the latter, I worked at Saratoga Farm in Brooklyn as Lead Farmer during the 2017 season. I would like to establish my own farm for the 2020 growing season, where I wish to grow both American and African vegetables. Eventually, I would like to diversify the farm to include chicken, rabbit, and honey production. An even longer-term goal would be to add larger stock like cattle and goats. As I would like to be within a short distance of NYC area, for market purposes, I am primairly looking at farmland in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Orange counties, but I am open to good opportunities in other nearby areas.
Description of marketing method:
Restaurants, food markets, immediatete family members/friends, communities where the farm is situated, CSA
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In progressFarm Characteristics
Preferred location:
- Hudson Valley
- Dutchess
- Orange
- Putnam
- Ulster
- Westchester
Desired acreage:
1-5, 6-10, 11-20, 21-50, 51-100Infrastructure required:
Barns or other facilities for storage of equipment, livestock, and crops, Water access, Fencing, Electrical AccessDescription of buildings required:
I hope to find a farm that has farm worker housing, but this is not absolutely required. I would also like to find land that has space for processing small livestock, though I could also establish this infrastructure if needed.
Description of farm equipment required:
Any general farm equipment would be helpufl
Description of water access required:
I will need access to water for both vegetable and livestock production. I can establish a well, but would prefer to find a farm property that has access to water already in place.
Description of fencing required:
Basic perimeter and/or deer exclusion fencing is preferred.
Crops and Livestock
Primary crops:
Vegetables, Fruits, Grains, Other CropsPrimary Livestock:
Cattle - Beef, Cattle - Dairy, Goats/Sheep, Poultry, Other livestockDescription of livestock/crops:
Vegetables are my initial priority. Eventually, I would like to diversify the farm to include chicken, rabbit, and honey production. An even longer-term goal would be to add larger stock like cattle and goats.
Farmland Tenure
Tenure options desired:
For Lease, For SaleDescription of tenure options desired:
My preference is to own the farm, either immediately or eventually, but I am open to other arrangments.
Additional Information
Will this farmer's operation qualify an eligible landowner for an Agricultural Assessment?
UnsureExperience & education:
Formal agricultural education, Farm owner, On farm work experience, Farm internship/apprenticeshipExperience description:
I owned a farm back home in Nigeria.I established this farm in 2001. We planted all types of vegetables/crops, among which are yam, cocoyam, beans, maize, groundnut, cowpea, tomatoes, peppers, and sweet potatoes. We had a sucessful rabbit production program. We also raised goat, ram, sheep and chicken (we raised day old chicks for other farmers as well as broilers). At Saratoga Farm, where I was the Lead Farmer in 2017, I participated in the daily running of the farm, including managing the nursery, transplanting, harvesting, marketing, training of young farmers and record keeping. I have a degree in Accounting and a Masters Of Business Administration. I have additional proffessional qualifications in Business/Administration. I also completed GrowNYC’s farm business class in 2017/2018 and I have taken other crop and livestock courses offered online by Cornell University. Lastly, I am working with Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell’s NY FarmNet on developing and updating my farm business plans.