Neil Good Jr

Hi, I am a young begining farmer. I grew up on an organic diary farm, where I manage the crops. I am interested in starting my own farm. I am looking for opportunities to lease farmland.

Preferred counties/regions

  • North Country
  • Capital Region
  • Hudson Valley
  • Mohawk Valley
  • Central
  • Finger Lakes
  • Southern Tier

Desired acreage

  • 21-50
  • 51-100
  • >100

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

I am interested in growing organic hay and cash crops. We use bmp practices such as; crop rotation, cover cropping, minimum tillage. We are concerned with soil health and water quality. I am interested in cropland for growing hay and row crops, such as corn, soybeans, and wheat. 

Farm Experience & Education

  • Farm manager
  • On farm work experience

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming method or practice

  • Conventional
  • Organic (certified)
  • Regenerative/Sustainable

Primary crops

  • black outline of a wheat germ Grains
  • black outline hay icon Hay

Primary livestock

  • black outline cow icon Cattle - Beef
  • black outline dairy icon Cattle - Dairy

Farm business plan or farm resume

I do not have a business plan or farm resume

Farmland Needs

Buildings for storing hay and equipment would be ideal, but not necessary. 

Desired Tenure

Tenure options desired

  • For Lease

I currently do not have the capital to purchase land, I am looking to lease or lease to own. 

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

Yes

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