Kelly Baril

I am looking for a farm to lease to keep my two horses at. I have a seven year rental history leasing a farm and apartment and I can provide references. I also have excellent credit. I also have interest in sheep farming and vegetable production depending on property would be interested in starting additional farm based business or assisting in current farm activities.

Preferred counties/regions

  • North Country
  • Clinton County
  • Saint Lawrence County
  • Essex County
  • Franklin County
  • Hamilton County
  • Jefferson County
  • Lewis County
  • 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
  • Mohawk Valley
  • Fulton County
  • Montgomery County
  • Schoharie County
  • Otsego County
  • Herkimer County
  • Oneida County
  • Central
  • Cortland County
  • Madison County
  • Onondaga County
  • Oswego County
  • Cayuga County
  • Finger Lakes
  • Genesee County
  • Livingston County
  • Orleans County
  • Wyoming County
  • Monroe County
  • Ontario County
  • Seneca County
  • Wayne County
  • Yates County
  • Southern Tier
  • Broome County
  • Chemung County
  • Chenango County
  • Delaware County
  • Schuyler County
  • Steuben County
  • Tioga County
  • Tompkins 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

  • 5 or fewer
  • 6-10
  • 11-20
  • 21-50
  • 51-100
  • >100

Farming Status

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

Currently farming part-time

Primary reason for farming

Hobby or for personal use

Farming status, plans, and practices

I have over 15 years experience of managing horse farms and other livestock. I would very much enjoy getting started in local food production if the opportunity arouse. I also worked on organic vegetable farm here in CT where the vegetables were sold via CSA and at local farmers markets. 

Farm Experience & Education

  • On farm work experience

I have worked as a farm manager on farms for over 15 years. 

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming method or practice

  • Organic (not certified)

Primary crops

  • black outline of a carrot Vegetables
  • black outline apple icon Fruits
  • black outline hay icon Hay

Primary livestock

  • black outline cow icon Cattle - Beef
  • black outline dairy icon Cattle - Dairy
  • black outline horse icon Equine
  • Black outline of a sheep Goats/Sheep
  • Black outline of a chicken Poultry
  • black outline llama icon Other Livestock

I have horses and previous experience with jersey cows and sheep

Marketing Method

Local grown produce and meats, selling at local markets or CSA

Farm business plan or farm resume

My business plan or farm resume is in progress

Farmland Needs

Infrastructure required

  • black outline barn icon Barns - Equipment Storage
  • black outline barn with silo icon Barns - Livestock
  • black outline electrical icon Electrical access
  • black outline house icon Farmer housing
  • Black outline of a fence Fencing

I would prefer housing onsite if available, however, I can consider local housing. 

Desired Tenure

Tenure options desired

  • For Lease

I prefer to lease a farm or space at a farm

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

Unsure

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