Preferred counties/regions
- Central
- Cortland County
- Madison County
- Onondaga County
- Oswego 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 full-time
Primary reason for farming
Farm will generate a portion of my income
Farming status, plans, and practices
I am currently managing a vegetable farm incubator program. This program is seeking new land to transition to, either in a lease or to purchase. We support farmers from all over the world growing vegetables with organic methods. Most vegetables are taken home directly to households and a portion are sent to market.
Farm Experience & Education
- Farm owner
- Farmer training or workshop
- Farm manager
- On farm work experience
I am in my seventh year of farming and my third year of farm management. I spent six years growing vegetables on mid-sized, practicing-organic farms in Western Washington, including several years as a crew member, several years managing farm marketing and communications, and several years as a production manager.
I also started and ran my own successful meat rabbit business for two years, selling to retail outlets and restaurants outside of Seattle.
I am currently managing a vegetable farm incubator program for a nonprofit based in Syracuse.
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming method or practice
- Organic (not certified)
- Regenerative/Sustainable
Primary crops
-
Vegetables
Primary livestock
-
Poultry
-
Other Livestock
Mainly interested in reduced tillage row crops, meat chickens, and layers.
Marketing Method
Primarily direct-to-consumer, potential interest in exploring wholesale channels.
Farm business plan or farm resume
Farmland Needs
Infrastructure required
-
Barns - Equipment Storage
-
Water access
Preference for barn for equipment storage and possible location for vegetable processing.
Desired Tenure
Interested in exploring any lease agreement or sale.
