Preferred counties/regions
- Hudson Valley
- Dutchess County
- Ulster County
- Sullivan County
- Orange County
- Putnam County
- Westchester County
- Rockland County
Desired acreage
- 5 or fewer
- 6-10
- 11-20
- 21-50
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
As I relocate to the Northeast, my goal is to establish a diversified, small-scale farm focused on raising livestock, growing fruits and vegetables for direct sale and processing, and cultivating medicinal and culinary herbs to produce value-added products such as tinctures, salves, and other botanical goods. I'm seeking land where I can build a long-term, ecologically responsible farming operation alongside my business partner, whose background in nonprofit leadership and small-business marketing complements my land management experience.
Together, we hope to develop land as a community resource that contributes to a stronger, more accessible local food system where everyone has greater access to whole, healthy, locally grown food & consumables. Beyond producing these things, we hope to create a welcoming place for community learning through volunteer opportunities, workshops and educational experiences—especially for children—to help foster a deeper connection to agriculture, ecology, where our food comes from & respect for the land. Our long-term vision is to become a dependable community resource that gives back to the people and the land.
Farm Experience & Education
- Farm internship/apprenticeship
- Farmer training or workshop
- Farm manager
- On farm work experience
I bring hands-on experience managing 46-acres of land, including a 13 acre orchard with more than ~ 850 fruit trees & 8-casita hospitality business. Responsible for all its irrigation systems, equipment operation, and day-to-day land stewardship. I have also helped improve and care for a native food forest and bean tree farm in northwest Tucson. I maintain a strong passion in creating systems and stewarding land through regenerative agriculture, biodynamic principles, water-conscious land management, community outreach & contributions to mutual aid networks
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming method or practice
- Biodynamic
- 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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Other Crops
Primary livestock
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Pigs
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Poultry
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Bees
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Other Livestock
im familiar with caring for chickens and ducks and how they can benefit whole food growing systems. I've cared for bees as a hobby and have a great interest in raising pigs and/or goats for processing.
( and incorporating educational opportunities for the community showing our practices )
Farm business plan or 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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Equipment
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Farmer housing
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Water access
1-2 BR 1 Bath dwelling of its own for myself, my chihuahua/terrier farm dog, business partner and her senior pit/lab mix. can provide landlord and pet references.
Desired Tenure
would love a rent to own situation as my partner & I have rented all our lives and seek an opportunity to own a home & business some day. also open to co-op models, CLT models and business partnerships with someone already established
