Alex Stewart (Open Mind Farm)

Hello I am a member of a group of land stewards and urban food distributor looking for land to farm and build out intentional community.

Preferred counties/regions

Hudson Valley
Dutchess County
Ulster County
Sullivan County
Orange County
Putnam County
Westchester County
Rockland County
Mohawk Valley
Fulton County
Montgomery County
Schoharie County
Otsego County
Herkimer County
Oneida County
Central
Cortland County
Madison County
Onondaga County
Oswego County
Cayuga County
Genesee County
Livingston County
Orleans County
Wyoming County
Monroe County
Ontario County
Seneca County
Wayne County
Yates County

Desired acreage

51-100
>100

Farming Status

Emerging farmer: 2 years or more of on farm work experience

Not currently farming

Primary reason for farming

Farm will generate a portion of my income

Farming status, plans, and practices

As farmers and land stewards from various backgrounds our goal is to operate a cooperative land trust that educates young farmers and offers opportunities for urban/rural growers to gather and support one another.

Farm Experience & Education

Farm internship/apprenticeship
On farm work experience

I am a new farmer with experience working on farm, growing indoors, and fermenting

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming method or practice

Biodynamic
Regenerative/Sustainable

Primary crops

Vegetables
Fruits
Flowers or Ornamentals

Primary livestock

Goats/Sheep
Pigs
Poultry
Bees

Open to various livestock

Farm business plan or farm resume

I have a business plan

Farmland Needs

Infrastructure required

Farmer housing
Water access

Water access is most important.

Desired Tenure

Tenure options desired

For Sale
Business Partnership
Cooperative Model

Open

Will this operation qualify an eligible landowner for an Agricultural Assessment?

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