Mostly been in diverse fruit and veg. Would love to expand into some experimental crops, such as grain (on a very small scale) or maybe livestock such as chicken for eggs or meat, and maybe even sheep for fiber work. Currently in Tompkins County and would like to stay in the area if possible.
Preferred counties/regions
- Central
- Cortland County
- Cayuga County
- Finger Lakes
- Seneca County
- Southern Tier
- Chemung County
- Schuyler County
- Tioga County
- Tompkins County
Desired acreage
- 5 or fewer
- 6-10
- 11-20
Farming Status
Beginning farmer: 10 years or less of experience managing a farm business
Currently farming full-time
Primary reason for farming
Farm will generate the majority of my income
Farming status, plans, and practices
7 years of farm work experience and 3 years of farm management experience. Mostly been in diverse fruit and veg. Would love to expand into some experimental crops, such as grain (on a very small scale) or maybe livestock such as chicken for eggs or meat, and maybe even sheep for fiber work. Currently in Tompkins County and would like to stay in the area if possible.
Farm Experience & Education
- Farm owner
- On farm work experience
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming method or practice
- Other
Primary crops
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Vegetables
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Fruits
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Grains
Primary livestock
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Poultry
Farm business plan or farm resume
I have a business plan
Farmland Needs
Infrastructure required
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Barns - Equipment Storage
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Farmer housing
Ideal infrastructure would be cooler, heated greenhouse, and tunnels. Housing too would be amazing
Desired Tenure
Lease or partnership with a landowner. Would potentially consider an owner financed purchase or lease to own.
Will this operation qualify an eligible landowner for an Agricultural Assessment?
Yes
