Berk Divaroren

Experienced farmer with a background in poultry, beekeeping, and medicinal herbs. Seeking farmland to lease, employment opportunities, or long-term partnerships to build a sustainable farm business in New York.

Preferred counties/regions

  • Capital Region
  • Albany County
  • Columbia County
  • Greene County
  • Rensselaer County
  • Saratoga County
  • Schenectady County
  • Warren County
  • Washington County
  • Hudson Valley
  • Dutchess County
  • Ulster County
  • Sullivan County
  • Orange County
  • Putnam County
  • Westchester County
  • Rockland County
  • Long Island
  • Nassau County
  • Suffolk County

Desired acreage

  • 6-10
  • 11-20
  • 21-50

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 have several vears of hands-on farminc experience gained through my family's farm in the Mediterranean region of Turkey. I worked in poultry production, cared foi ivestock, and helped cultivate medicinal and aromatic plants including thyme, sage rosemary, mint, and various vegetables. I also completed a 226-hour government-certified beekeeping program in Turkey. 
 

I currently live on Long Island, New York, and 1 am looking for opportunities to lease farmland, work on a farm, or build a long-term partnership with a landowner. My goal is to establish a sustainable farm that combines traditional farming practices with modern technology, Al automation, and e-commerce. I value hard work, honesty, animal welfare, and environmental stewardship, and I am committed to being a reliable long-term farming partner. My preference would be areas that are still within a reasonable driving distance of Long Island and New York City, such as Westchester County and the southern part of the Hudson Valley. I would prefer not to move too far from my family, but I am flexible if the property offers a great long-term opportunity and meets my farming goals.

Farm Experience & Education

  • Farmer training or workshop
  • On farm work experience

I earned a Bachelor's dearee in Internationa Trade and Logistics and completed a 226-hour government-certified beekeepinc program in Turkey. I gained extensive nands-on experience working on my family's poultry farm and cultivating medicinal herbs and vegetables. In addition, I have experience in e-commerce. international trade, and A automation, which I plan to use to build an efficient and sustainable farm business in New York.

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming method or practice

  • Conventional
  • Regenerative/Sustainable

Primary crops

  • black outline of a carrot Vegetables
  • black outline other crops icon Other Crops

Primary livestock

  • Black outline of a chicken Poultry
  • Black outline of a bee Bees

My farming background includes poultry production, beekeeping, and the cultivation of medicinal and aromatic herbs such as thyme sage, rosemary, and mint, along with seasonal vegetables. I plan to build a diversifed farm focused on sustainable production, animal welfare, and high-quality specialty crops for local and regional markets.

Marketing Method

I plan to market products through multiple channels, including farmers markets, loca restaurants, grocery stores, wholesalers, direct-to-consumer sales. and online platforms. My background in international trade, e-commerce, and digital marketing wil help expand market opportunities and build a profitable farm business.

Farm business plan or farm resume

My business plan or farm resume is in progress

Farmland Needs

Infrastructure required

  • black outline barn icon Barns - Equipment Storage
  • black outline barn with silo icon Barns - Livestock
  • black outline electrical icon Electrical access
  • black outline house icon Farmer housing
  • Black outline of a water drop Water access

I am looking for farmland with reliable wate and electrical access, along with basic nfrastructure such as equipment storage and f available, livestock facilities. Existing farm equipment would be a valuable advantage but is not required. 1 am flexible and willing ta adapt to the property's existing setup while making responsible improvements over time.

Desired Tenure

Tenure options desired

  • For Lease
  • Business Partnership
  • Farm Management

I am primarily seeking a long-term farmland lease. but 1 am also open to business partnerships and farm management opportunities. I value honest communication, ong-term relationships, and mutually beneficial agreements. My goal is to build a successful and sustainable farming operatior while taking excellent care of the land anc respecting the landowner's goals.

Estimated price range for a lease or a purchase of a farm property

$10,000–$30,000 per year (depending on acreage, infrastructure, water access, and location).

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

Unsure

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