Preferred counties/regions
- Cayuga County
- Finger Lakes
- Livingston County
- Monroe County
- Ontario County
- Seneca County
- Wayne County
- Yates County
- Schuyler County
- Tompkins County
Desired acreage
- 6-10
- 11-20
- 21-50
Farming Status
Beginning farmer: 10 years or less of experience managing a farm business
Currently farming full-time
Primary reason for farming
Farm will generate the majority of my income
Farming status, plans, and practices
I am currently the farm lead at a seed farm in Naples,NY.
I am experienced with tractor/machine and have 5 years experience on seed farms with one year on a veggie farm. I enjoy keeping sheep as well, and would love to incorporate them into the farm plan one day. Having a diversified veggie and flower operation is the goal, eventually disposing into contract seed growing. Organic farming is the way to go!
Farm Experience & Education
- Farm internship/apprenticeship
- Farm manager
- On farm work experience
went to college for ecological agriculture
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming method or practice
- Organic (certified)
- Organic (not certified)
Primary crops
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Vegetables
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Flowers or Ornamentals
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Grains
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Hay
Primary livestock
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Goats/Sheep
Mixed vegetables
flowers
Fruit trees
seeds
Sheep for meat
Marketing Method
Word of mouth, farmers market, farm stand ( location dependent), social media, local vendors
Farm business plan or farm resume
Farmland Needs
Infrastructure required
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Barns - Equipment Storage
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Farmer housing
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Water access
A reliable well or water storage would be ideal. On farm housing would be great. A place to store equipment and produce is necessary, but can be built if not already in place. Some infrastructure are less important to have, but it certainty would be nice.
Desired Tenure
Dreaming of my own farm one day, in turn, a rent to own or a lease is something i'm open to and excited about.
