Preferred counties/regions
- Central
- Cortland County
- Cayuga County
- Southern Tier
- Broome County
- Chemung County
- Tioga County
- Tompkins County
Desired acreage
- 51-100
- >100
Farming Status
Established farmer: Over 10 years of farm management experience or ownership
Currently farming part-time
Primary reason for farming
Farm will generate a portion of my income
Farming status, plans, and practices
Established cow calf herd, looking for new farm to rotationally graze. I manage my herd and my pastures meticulously, they are a huge source of pride for me. I maximize pasture feeding so minimal hay needs are planned to be purchased for feeding outside of the grazing season. I focus on grass genetics for the herd and have built a great customer base for young stock. I'm looking to establish myself in Central NY or the southern tier.
Farm Experience & Education
- Farm owner
- Formal agricultural education
- On farm work experience
Have a degree in animal science, have raised own beef cattle for 14 years, active with breed associations and keeps up to date with industry changes.
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming method or practice
- Conventional
- Organic (not certified)
- Regenerative/Sustainable
Primary crops
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Hay
Primary livestock
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Cattle - Beef
Beef cow calf, seedstock sales, some freezer trade, able to expand this
Able to make hay if enough land is available
Marketing Method
I have repeat customers and grow my business through referrals. I'm active on social media and utilize Facebook livestock pages and Craigslist to find new customers.
Farm business plan or farm resume
Farmland Needs
Infrastructure required
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Electrical access
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Water access
Existing fencing a plus
Existing barn a plus
Housing a plus
Desired Tenure
Ideally would like to purchase land, lease to own ok, too.
