Jeff Heller

My main interests are cover cropping, hemp, and vegetable production. I would also be interested in raising livestock/poultry but have limited experience. Planning to discuss my ideas with landowners and agree on a shared vision for the property.

Preferred counties/regions

Columbia County
Greene County
Hudson Valley
Dutchess County
Ulster County
Sullivan County
Orange County
Putnam County
Westchester County
Rockland County
Delaware County

Desired acreage

5 or fewer
6-10

Farming Status

Beginning farmer: 10 years or less of experience managing a farm business

Currently farming part-time

Primary reason for farming

Other

Income, personal use, landscape design

Farming status, plans, and practices

Farm Experience & Education

On farm work experience

Personal education through ag textbooks

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming method or practice

Regenerative/Sustainable

Primary crops

Vegetables
Fruits
Flowers or Ornamentals
Grains
Hay
Other Crops

Primary livestock

Poultry

Start with crops. Possibly integrate livestock.

Farm business plan or farm resume

I do not have a business plan or farm resume

Farmland Needs

Infrastructure required

Barns - Equipment Storage
Water access

Southern facing slope, large acreage with privacy, spring/well water source. Infrastructure for dry storage and possibly animals. Greenhouse is a plus. I do not need housing.

Desired Tenure

Tenure options desired

For Lease
For Sale
Business Partnership
Farm Management
Other Tenure Agreement

I am seeking land to rent. Would love to speak with a potential landlord about a shared vision for the land.

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

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

Unsure

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