Carlee

Seeking historic farmland to create an apple orchard and cidery, with diverse fruits, vegetables, and botanicals. I envision a property for events, a small farm animal sanctuary, and a welcoming destination rooted in agriculture, nature & community.

Preferred counties/regions

  • North Country
  • Essex County
  • Hamilton County
  • Capital Region
  • Greene County
  • Rensselaer County
  • Saratoga County
  • Warren County
  • Washington County
  • Mohawk Valley
  • Fulton County
  • Montgomery County
  • Schoharie County
  • Otsego County
  • Herkimer County
  • Oneida County
  • Southern Tier
  • Delaware County

Desired acreage

  • 21-50
  • 51-100
  • >100

Farming Status

Aspiring farmer: 1 year or less of farming experience

Not currently farming

Primary reason for farming

Farm will generate the majority of my income

Farming status, plans, and practices

I am in the planning and development stage of establishing a farm centered around a new apple orchard and cidery.

My vision is to restore historic farmland while creating a productive, sustainable agricultural operation. I plan to grow a variety of apples and other fruit, vegetables, herbs, and botanicals, with an emphasis on soil health, responsible land management, and pollinator habitat.

Over time, I hope to incorporate a small farm animal sanctuary and create opportunities for community events, farm visits, and seasonal gatherings. My overall goal is to build a thought out farm that preserves the character and history of the property while creating a long-term generational future and positively acting community resource.

Farm Experience & Education

  • On farm work experience

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming method or practice

  • Conventional
  • Organic (certified)
  • Regenerative/Sustainable

Primary crops

  • black outline of a carrot Vegetables
  • black outline apple icon Fruits
  • black outline of a flower Flowers or Ornamentals

Primary livestock

  • Black outline of a sheep Goats/Sheep
  • Black outline of a pig Pigs
  • Black outline of a bee Bees

Farm business plan or farm resume

I do not have a business plan or farm resume

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 tractor icon Equipment
  • black outline house icon Farmer housing
  • Black outline of a fence Fencing
  • Black outline of a water drop Water access

I would need a main home that I would be able to live in to continue fostering cats. 

Desired Tenure

Tenure options desired

  • For Lease
  • For Sale
  • Business Partnership
  • Farm Management
  • Cooperative Model
  • Other Tenure Agreement

Eventually Id like to farm to be in my name. I'd love to work with the current owner to create a plan with them!

Has this farmer received a pre-qualification from a lending institution?

No

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

Unsure

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