Chris Krabbenhoeft

I am looking for tillable land for lease or purchase on the scale of 1-10 acres for the purpose of market farming produce. Access to a water source and access to/ability to build cooler space is key.

Preferred counties/regions

  • North Country
  • Clinton County
  • St. Lawrence County
  • Essex County
  • Franklin County
  • Hamilton County
  • Jefferson County
  • Lewis County
  • 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
  • Mohawk Valley
  • Fulton County
  • Montgomery County
  • Schoharie County
  • Otsego County
  • Herkimer County
  • Oneida County
  • Central
  • Cortland County
  • Madison County
  • Onondaga County
  • Oswego County
  • Cayuga County
  • Finger Lakes
  • Genesee County
  • Livingston County
  • Orleans County
  • Wyoming County
  • Monroe County
  • Ontario County
  • Seneca County
  • Wayne County
  • Yates County
  • Southern Tier
  • Broome County
  • Chemung County
  • Chenango County
  • Delaware County
  • Schuyler County
  • Steuben County
  • Tioga County
  • Tompkins County
  • Western
  • Allegany County
  • Cattaraugus County
  • Chautauqua County
  • Erie County
  • Niagara County

Desired acreage

  • 5 or fewer
  • 6-10

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 a portion of my income

Farming status, plans, and practices

I am currently working on a mixed vegetable and chicken/pig farm near Cooperstown. I have mostly grown produce in a certified organic or certified natural environment.  I've worked at scales that use tractors as well as hand production.  I have participated in GAP and Food Safety training as well as Small Farm Business training.  My plans are to run a 2-4 acre market farm with a focus on certain varieties for market/restaurant sales.

Farm Experience & Education

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

I started working on produce farms in 2010 along the Front Range of the Rockies in Colorado.  I've worked for 10 acre CSA farms and 2 acre market farms, with an emphasis on organic production.  I've grown a wide variety of vegetables,  berries, and some apple and stone fruit orchard maintenance.  I ran my own farm business for 6 years before moving out to Upstate New York in 2026.  I am currently working on a mixed vegetable and chicken farm near Cooperstown. 

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming method or practice

  • Organic (certified)
  • Organic (not certified)

Primary crops

  • black outline of a carrot Vegetables
  • black outline apple icon Fruits

Primary livestock

  • No Livestock

Mixed vegetable with an emphasis on small fruit/ berries and melon production.

Marketing Method

I have done mostly farmers markets and used that as marketing for CSA programs and restaurant connections.

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 electrical icon Electrical access
  • Black outline of a water drop Water access

Access to irrigation water and the ability to have cooler space/electricity are the most important infrastructure requirements.

Desired Tenure

Tenure options desired

  • For Lease
  • For Sale
  • Cooperative Model

I am looking for a 1-2 year lease at first, to make sure the partnership is a good fit.

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

$200-400 per acre leased

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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