I've commercial grower experience managing indoor leafy veg., soft fruit(berries), mushrooms, herbs, & specialty crop production operations.
Preferred counties/regions
- Hudson Valley
- Dutchess County
- Ulster County
- Sullivan County
- Orange County
- Putnam County
- Westchester County
- Rockland County
- Long Island
- New York City
Desired acreage
- 11-20
- 21-50
Farming Status
Beginning farmer: 10 years or less of experience managing a farm business
Not currently farming
Primary reason for farming
Farm will generate a portion of my income
Farming status, plans, and practices
Interested in hoop or shade house production of leafy vegetables, specialty fruits (strawberries), hot peppers, and other fast-growing berry fruits for North East ethnic markets.
I am open to the discussion of potential partnerships but may not be required.
Farm Experience & Education
- Farm internship/apprenticeship
- Formal agricultural education
- Farm manager
- On farm work experience
I am a CALS - Cornell alum with a Bsc. Agribusiness and Masters with a focus on Indoor Farming and Operations Management.
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming method or practice
- Other
I am a horticulture farmer using hydroponics methods as my method of crop production. My specialty focuses on leafy vegetables or specialty fruit crops (berries).
Primary crops
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Vegetables
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Fruits
Primary livestock
Marketing Method
Value -Added
Business to Business
Farm business plan or farm resume
Farmland Needs
Infrastructure required
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Barns - Equipment Storage
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Electrical access
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Equipment
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Farmer housing
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Fencing
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Water access
studio apartment is sufficient but not required.
Desired Tenure
Open to extend lease
