Ecological practices. Diverse vegetable production, cut flowers, fruit trees, perennials, and small-scale livestock.
Preferred counties/regions
- Columbia County
- Dutchess 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
Currently managing a certified organic, diverse vegetable farm. Plans to start and operate a farm with diverse vegetable production, cut flowers, fruit trees, perennials, and small-scale livestock using ecological practices.
Farm Experience & Education
- Farmer training or workshop
- Farm manager
- On farm work experience
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming method or practice
- Organic (certified)
- Organic (not certified)
- Regenerative/Sustainable
Primary crops
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Vegetables
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Fruits
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Flowers or Ornamentals
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Maple
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Other Crops
Primary livestock
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Goats/Sheep
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Pigs
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Poultry
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Bees
Farm business plan or farm resume
I have a 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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Farmer housing
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Water access
Looking for a property with a single family home and ideally a couple of outbuildings.
Desired Tenure
Looking for a direct sale or a lease-to-own agreement.
Estimated price range for a lease or a purchase of a farm property
$400,000-$700,000
Will this operation qualify an eligible landowner for an Agricultural Assessment?
Yes
