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

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.

Farm Experience & Education

  • On farm work experience

Personal education through ag textbooks

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming method or practice

  • Regenerative/Sustainable

Primary crops

  • black outline of a carrot Vegetables
  • black outline apple icon Fruits
  • black outline of a flower Flowers or Ornamentals
  • black outline of a wheat germ Grains
  • black outline hay icon Hay
  • black outline other crops icon Other Crops

Primary livestock

  • Black outline of a chicken 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

  • black outline barn icon Barns - Equipment Storage
  • Black outline of a water drop 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?

No

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

Unsure

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