Preferred counties/regions
- Columbia County
- Greene County
- Hudson Valley
- Dutchess County
- Ulster County
- Sullivan County
- Orange County
- Putnam County
- Westchester County
- Rockland County
- Otsego County
- Herkimer County
- Oneida County
- Central
- Cortland County
- Madison County
- Onondaga County
- Oswego County
- Genesee County
- Orleans County
- Wyoming County
- Southern Tier
- Broome County
- Chemung County
- Chenango County
- Delaware County
- Steuben County
- Tioga County
- Western
- Allegany County
- Cattaraugus County
- Chautauqua County
- Erie County
- Niagara County
- Long Island
- Nassau County
- Suffolk County
- New York City
- Bronx County
- Brooklyn County
- New York County
- Queens County
- Richmond County
Desired acreage
- 6-10
- 11-20
- 21-50
- 51-100
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
We are a small-farm family currently located in Eugene OR with over a decade of experience with sustainable agriculture and the organic food movement. We most recently owned and operated Birdcall Farm just outside of Eugene, on which we grew certified organic flowers for wholesale and retail sale and certified organic vegetable seed on contract; we were forced to close this business at the end of 2019 when our landlord decided to sell the property and have been seeking new ground ever since. Due to the difficulties with access to farmland for young farmers on the West Coast, we are looking to return to my home state of New York in pursuit of our farm dream.
Farm Experience & Education
- Farm internship/apprenticeship
- Farm owner
- Farmer training or workshop
- On farm work experience
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming method or practice
- Organic (certified)
- Organic (not certified)
- Regenerative/Sustainable
Primary crops
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Vegetables
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Fruits
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Other Crops
Primary livestock
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Cattle - Dairy
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Goats/Sheep
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Poultry
Extensive crops experience on highly diversified fruit and vegetable operations, including high-value specialty crops, orchards, row crops, market/truck farming.
Livestock experience has been primarily homestead scale (some experience managing layer hen operations). Would focus on fruit/veg crops for business but open to and interested in incorporating livestock in whatever way makes sense for the property.
Marketing Method
Variable depending on land type and location
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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Farmer housing
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Water access
The only essential infrastructure is housing. We would need family housing, ideally 3-4 bedrooms, and due to having young children would require housing that is in good shape (ie no renovations needed). Preferred but inessential infrastructure would include hoophouses/greenhouses, animal housing, wash/pack areas, barns or other outbuildings for on-farm processing.
Desired Tenure
Lease-to-own, other situations which end in full farm ownership.
