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Farming Status and Plans
Description of farming status, plans, and practices:
My brother and I are seeking to start an agricultural business to begin growing diversified vegetable crops in the Capital Region of New York State. We intend to start a family business. My brother will farm full-time. I will assist part-time. Another brother will assist part-time. We will begin operations by leasing a 1-10 acre plot of land. We are currently conducting market research, but our initial crops grown may include: assorted artisan lettuces, garlic, specialty produce, squash, tomatoes, and more.
Description of marketing method:
We plan to market our high quality, artisanal produce to discerning restaurants and farmers' market customers in the Capital Region. We will utilize social media, email, phone calls, and in-person visits to market our produce.
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In progressFarm Characteristics
Preferred location:
- Capital Area
- Albany
- Rensselaer
- Saratoga
- Washington
- Hudson Valley
- Columbia
- Dutchess
- Greene
Desired acreage:
1-5, 6-10Infrastructure required:
Barns or other facilities for storage of equipment, livestock, and crops, Water accessDescription of buildings required:
We plan to use buildings for storage of equipment and crops.
Description of water access required:
We will likely require water access for the crops.
Crops and Livestock
Primary crops:
VegetablesDescription of livestock/crops:
We plan to grow diversified vegetable crops depending on the outcome of our market research. Our initial crops may include: assorted artisan lettuces, garlic, squash, tomatoes, and more.
Farmland Tenure
Tenure options desired:
For Lease, PartnershipDescription of tenure options desired:
We intend to enter into a lease or partnership to begin operations.