Preferred counties/regions
- Capital Region
- Albany County
- Columbia County
- Greene County
- Rensselaer County
- Saratoga County
- Schenectady County
- Warren County
- Washington County
- Hudson Valley
- Dutchess County
- Ulster County
- Sullivan County
- Orange County
- Putnam County
- Westchester County
- Rockland County
- New York City
- Bronx County
- Brooklyn County
- New York County
- Queens County
- Richmond County
Desired acreage
- 5 or fewer
- 6-10
- 11-20
- 21-50
Farming Status
Aspiring farmer: 1 year or less of farming experience
Not currently farming
Primary reason for farming
Farm will generate a portion of my income
Farming status, plans, and practices
I would like to learn and practice the most sustainable, off grid farming possible, using rainwater collection and natural pesticides, as well as solar, hydroelectric and wind to power most of my energy costs. I would love to establish a neighborly existence with my fellow local residents and trade my goods for what others nearby might have. As someone who grew up with a bountiful fig tree in Brooklyn, that I’ve learned how to tend over the seasons for over two decades, I would love to host fig, apple and cherry trees, alongside berries and squash. I’d also love to grow herbs including basil, thyme, sage, rosemary, lavender oregano and mint. Along the way, once established, my dream would be to have some educational outreach to underprivileged communities of NYC and help provide quality food and services to public school children.
Farm Experience & Education
My main experience comes from being a landscaper for in Atlanta, GA; also Rochester and Fredonia, NY. I’ve also grown herbs, fruits, vegetables, and flowers in pots and a garden in Brooklyn, NY. I’ve learned some from trial and error; a lot from reading and community forums.
As a carpenter and builder I’ve worked both for New Project, LLC (6 years) and as a freelance carpenter and fabricator for over 10 years. With New Project I’ve worked with metal, wood, acrylic and other materials. I’ve been a builder and installer for museums, retail and residences throughout NYC and would be happy to use my skills to help the farm. I have my OSHA 40, including forklift certification.
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming method or practice
- Biodynamic
- Organic (certified)
- Regenerative/Sustainable
Primary crops
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Fruits
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Other Crops
Primary livestock
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Poultry
Chicken and ducks for trading and selling eggs and meat.
Fruits, herbs and greens for trading and selling.
Marketing Method
Social Media, farmers markets, mobile outreach.
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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Fencing
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Water access
I’d be happy with any infrastructure, but as someone who’s worked in building and construction for over a decade, I would also be happy to build my own, or help an existing farm restore theirs.
Desired Tenure
I would be happy to buy, manage or work-to-own a property.
