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Farming Status and Plans
Description of farming status, plans, and practices:
I grew up on a Conneticut farm and am enrolled in a farmer training program in Texas called Farm Share. We are looking for a home and land in Upstate New York to start a small organic regenerative family farm.
Description of marketing method:
Farm stand, restaurant accounts after covid, plans for agrotourism events and education.
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In progressFarm Characteristics
Preferred location:
- Capital Area
- Albany
- Rensselaer
- Saratoga
- Washington
- Hudson Valley
- Columbia
- Dutchess
- Greene
- Ulster
Desired acreage:
6-10, 11-20, 21-50, 51-100, >100Infrastructure required:
Onsite housing, Barns or other facilities for storage of equipment, livestock, and crops, Water access, Fencing, Electrical AccessDescription of buildings required:
We would like a 3+ bedroom home and a barn would be great.
Description of water access required:
Well preferred and access to city and well water is ideal.
Description of fencing required:
Any existing fences appreciated.
Crops and Livestock
Primary crops:
Vegetables, Fruits, OrnamentalsPrimary Livestock:
PoultryDescription of livestock/crops:
I will start with egg laying chickens and possibly partner with someone to run pigs and cows on the land for soil regeneration. I will focus on a high production market farm with specialty, fast growing vegetables. A portion of the market garden will be for cut flower production. An orchard would be the next goal.
Farmland Tenure
Tenure options desired:
For Sale, Other Tenure AgreementDescription of tenure options desired:
A rent to own agreement would make moving from TX easier financially.
Additional Information
Will this farmer's operation qualify an eligible landowner for an Agricultural Assessment?
YesExperience & education:
Farmer training or workshopExperience description:
Dec. 17th I will graduate from a 4 month intensive farmer starter program by Farm Share Austin. I have grown food for my family for 6 years and grew up on a farm in Connecticut.