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Farming Status and Plans
Years actively farming:
10+Description of farming status, plans, and practices:
I grew up in Rochester, NY. I am a software engineer with some capital on hand and would like to invest in land to start a regenerative farming cooperative. I have been learning about Permaculture and am seeking a partnership as I will be staying in my full time job (software) to pay off the loan on the land. I am also interested in rainwater capture, sustainable building, sustainable grazing, and sustainable forestry. My goal is not to make a profit -- it is to increase biodiversity and provide food for the community. I would also like to focus on closing all pollutive loops. At this point in time I am capable of taking on up to $100,000.00 loan for land and am open to negotiating on the terms of the stewardship.
Description of marketing method:
I have little experience in this area.
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In progressFarm Characteristics
Preferred location:
- Adirondack Region
- Clinton
- Essex
- Franklin
- Hamilton
- Warren
- Central
- Chenango
- Cortland
- Herkimer
- Madison
- Oneida
- Onondaga
- Oswego
- Otsego
- Finger Lakes
- Cayuga
- Livingston
- Monroe
- Ontario
- Seneca
- Schuyler
- Tompkins
- Wayne
- Yates
- Hudson Valley
- Columbia
- Delaware
- Dutchess
- Greene
- Orange
- Putnam
- Rockland
- Sullivan
- Ulster
- Westchester
- Saint Lawrence Seaway Region
- Jefferson
- Lewis
- Saint Lawrence
- Western
- Cattaraugus
- Chautauqua
- Erie
- Genesee
- Niagara
- Orleans
- Wyoming
Desired acreage:
51-100Infrastructure required:
Onsite housing, Farm equipmentDescription of infrastructure:
At this point in time I am considering properties with no existing infrastructure. I am looking for properties that are proximal to water, on a gentle grade (for rainwater harvesting), and are a mixture of clear grassland and woodland. I hope to prototype sustainable building structures with future coop members.
Crops and Livestock
Primary crops:
Vegetables, Fruits, Grains, Ornamentals, Hay, Other CropsPrimary Livestock:
Goats/Sheep, PoultryDescription of livestock/crops:
The goal is to make a system with negative entropy. We will need to manage energy, water, flora, and wildlife populations in a way that sets up mutually beneficial relationships. I do not expect to make a profit in the near term from this venture.
Farmland Tenure
Tenure options desired:
Farm Management, For Lease, Partnership, Other Tenure AgreementDescription of tenure options desired:
I would like to make the land purchase and back the loan. I think to start the members would lease the property at a low rate with a path for full stake in the coop.
Additional Information
Will this farmer's operation qualify an eligible landowner for an Agricultural Assessment?
UnsureExperience & education:
OtherExperience description:
I am a student of Permaculture and am worried about sustainable production amidst a changing climate.