Andrew and Olivia Sweeney

Looking for an existing farmstead with on site or nearby housing. We would prefer to partner with an established farmer working towards retirement, or farm management with the prospect of a future purchase/buyout.

Preferred counties/regions

  • Capital Region
  • Mohawk Valley

Desired acreage

  • 11-20
  • 21-50
  • 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 the majority of my income

Farming status, plans, and practices

We are primarily looking to do pastured poultry, but would be open to learning and managing a pasture based system with other livestock as well.

Farm Experience & Education

  • On farm work experience

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming method or practice

  • Regenerative/Sustainable

Primary crops

  • black outline of a carrot Vegetables
  • black outline apple icon Fruits
  • black outline of a flower Flowers or Ornamentals
  • black outline other crops icon Other Crops

Primary livestock

  • Black outline of a sheep Goats/Sheep
  • Black outline of a pig Pigs
  • Black outline of a chicken Poultry

Looking for an existing pastured poultry operation, but would be open to working with other types of animals and livestock.

Farm business plan or farm resume

I do not have a business plan or farm resume

Farmland Needs

Infrastructure required

  • black outline house icon Farmer housing

We have a growing family and would be looking for something with sufficient housing on site.

Desired Tenure

Tenure options desired

  • For Lease
  • For Sale
  • Business Partnership
  • Farm Management
  • Other Tenure Agreement

We would prefer a business partnership with an experienced or retiring farmer, but are open to lease and purchase options as well.  Farm management with the possibility of purchasing in the future would also be a great option.

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

Unsure

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