Lizzy Grauer

Looking for 2-5 acres to grow vegetables, flowers, and herbs in Westchester County

Preferred counties/regions

  • Columbia County
  • Hudson Valley
  • Dutchess County
  • Ulster County
  • Putnam County
  • Westchester County

Desired acreage

  • 5 or fewer
  • 6-10

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

I have paused my farm career to be with my 2 year old son, but am looking to have a farm of my own after years of collected experience. I would like to focus on vegetables for market, as well as herbs and flowers in smaller proportions. 

Farm Experience & Education

  • Farm internship/apprenticeship
  • Farmer training or workshop
  • On farm work experience

Background:

High Meadow Farm

Farm Manager 2023-2025

Stone Barns Center For Food And Agriculture

Crops Production Manager | April 2021- 2023

Senior Field Coordinator | February 2020- April 2021

Agroecology Apprentice | February 2019- November 2019

The Culinary Gardener

Farmer | March 2018- December 2018

avec Restaurant

Prep/Line Cook | June 2017- October 2017

Edible DC

Intern | January 2016- December 2017

WWOOF USA & ITALY

May 2016-July 2016 & October 2017-December 2017  

Mill Creek Farm

Apprentice | June 2015-August 2015

Common Good City Farm

Volunteer | April 2015- June 2015

Looking to build on extensive experience in the intersection of culinary and agriculture to start a farm geared toward restaurant sales and education.

Wide range of geographical flexibility. We are looking for land in Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Suffolk, and Columbia county.  We'd also be open to Sullivan County. Ideally looking to be 2 hours or less to NYC. 

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming method or practice

  • Biodynamic
  • Organic (not certified)
  • Regenerative/Sustainable

Primary crops

  • black outline of a carrot Vegetables
  • black outline apple icon Fruits
  • black outline of a flower Flowers or Ornamentals

Primary livestock

  • No Livestock

My husband and I have extensive experience in growing diversified vegetables, grains, flowers and fruit.   We've both managed farms and worked on many farms. We hope to create a farm business and education space to continue working with restaurants, chefs, and community members alike.

Marketing Method

This will depend on the location.  I have experience running a CSA, selling retail, and selling to restaurants.

Farm business plan or farm resume

My business plan or farm resume is in progress

Farmland Needs

Infrastructure required

  • black outline electrical icon Electrical access
  • Black outline of a fence Fencing
  • Black outline of a water drop Water access

Housing is not required

Desired Tenure

Tenure options desired

  • For Sale
  • Other Tenure Agreement

I would like to purchase a piece of land but am open to working with a partner land owner if the agreement is suitable for us.

Estimated price range for a lease or a purchase of a farm property

200k-500k

Has this farmer received a pre-qualification from a lending institution?

No

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

Yes

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