Ben Zoba

Experienced diverse vegetable farmers seeking land to start up a new operation. Production methods are organic and regenerative. We are healthy soils focused! Looking for land near Skaneateles, NY or in the surrounding area.

Preferred counties/regions

  • Central
  • Cortland County
  • Onondaga County
  • Cayuga County

Desired acreage

  • 5 or fewer
  • 6-10

Farming Status

Beginning farmer: 10 years or less of experience managing a farm business

Currently farming part-time

Primary reason for farming

Farm will generate a portion of my income

Farming status, plans, and practices

Experienced diverse vegetable farmers seeking land to start up a new operation. Production methods are organic and regenerative. We are healthy soils focused! Looking for land near Skaneateles, NY or in the surrounding area. Will continue to be focused on diverse veg, but plan to integrate poultry into the operation. 

Farm Experience & Education

  • Farm internship/apprenticeship
  • Farm owner
  • Farmer training or workshop
  • On farm work experience

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming method or practice

  • Organic (not certified)
  • 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

  • No Livestock

Marketing Method

CSA experience and interested in farm to table. 

Farm business plan or farm resume

I do not have a business plan or farm resume

Farmland Needs

Infrastructure required

  • Black outline of a water drop Water access

Flexible 

Desired Tenure

Tenure options desired

  • For Lease
  • Business Partnership
  • Farm Management

Ideally seeking a lease. May consider other creative arrangements. 

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

Unsure

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