Preferred counties/regions
- North Country
- Capital Region
- Hudson Valley
- Mohawk Valley
- Central
- Finger Lakes
- Southern Tier
- Western
- Long Island
- New York City
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 the majority of my income
Farming status, plans, and practices
I am not currently farming, but I am hoping to get back to dairy farming as soon as I can and have been trying to find an opportunity. I would love to learn to own my own dairy farm or continue someone else's farm or transition with someone who is retiring. Any opportunity to learn more as a dairy farmer is appreciated.
Farm Experience & Education
- On farm work experience
Experience with a 200 acre farm milking 24 cows, pasteurizing, and bottling on the farm, selling to local markets, restaurants, and farm store on the farm. Organic (not certified) practices.
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 - Dairy
Farm business plan or farm resume
Farmland Needs
Infrastructure required
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Barns - Equipment Storage
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Barns - Livestock
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Electrical access
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Equipment
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Farmer housing
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Fencing
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Water access
Due to being an emerging farmer, I am hoping for an opportunity with infrastructure that is already in place in order to maintain it. I have been looking into opportunities for grants and financing options but will be discussed with current farmer. I am very willing to relocate depending on the opportunity, but I would require housing.
Desired Tenure
Ideally, an apprenticeship, long term transfer process, or long term financing plan for a sale of a property. Again, working with organizations to help with the transfer process if possible but I am also looking for any opportunity to learn through an apprenticeship as well.
