Preferred counties/regions
- North Country
- Clinton County
- St. 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
Desired acreage
- 11-20
- 21-50
- 51-100
- >100
Farming Status
Aspiring farmer: 1 year or less of farming experience
Not currently farming
Primary reason for farming
Hobby or for personal use
Farming status, plans, and practices
Currently live in Fayetteville, Nc since retiring from Ft Bragg. My wife has family who farm and raise horses in New York and everytime we go there I love it. I have no firm plans at the moment, but I do know there are tons of special programs and incentive for Veteran owned farms and businesses.
Farm Experience & Education
- Farm internship/apprenticeship
- Farmer training or workshop
- On farm work experience
My wife and I grew up around livestock and farms, but its has been a while for both of us. I have done some small farm courses and a ton of personal research. As well as knowledge from family members.
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming method or practice
- Biodynamic
- Organic (certified)
- Organic (not certified)
- Regenerative/Sustainable
- No method
Primary crops
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Fruits
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Flowers or Ornamentals
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Grains
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Hay
Primary livestock
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Cattle - Beef
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Equine
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Goats/Sheep
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Pigs
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Poultry
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Bees
Im really interested in working with bees and horses. I would love to have a place with riding trails though some woods. Additionally, I would want to grow things to help with the animals or the local area.
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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Farmer housing
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Fencing
Housing would be necessary, as we plan on living on the farm. A horse barn or other buildings for storage and animals would be nice.
Desired Tenure
Im open to different options, our end goal would be to own a family farm. Business partners would be welcomed too. We are really interested in improving or maintaining any farm we get.
