Preferred counties/regions
- Hudson Valley
Desired acreage
- 5 or fewer
- 6-10
- 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
Farm will generate a portion of my income
Farming status, plans, and practices
Interested in growing organic vegetables and herbs. Assessing best path to take. Prefer to start small scale then build as time progresses.
Farm Experience & Education
- On farm work experience
I grow my own herbs, vegetables and flowers on 1/3 acre in my backyard.
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming method or practice
- Organic (not certified)
Primary crops
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Vegetables
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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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Goats/Sheep
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Pigs
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Poultry
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Bees
Currently focused on herbs, vegetables and flowers. Interested in planting an orchard with apples and berries as well as producing mushrooms and tree nuts. Very interested in forest farming. Would love to add sheep and goats!
Marketing Method
To start the primary purpose would be production for personal use to feed my family. I want the ability to expand one day and perhaps build a business. My intent would be to build a business to sell my produce wholesale.
Farm business plan or farm resume
Farmland Needs
Infrastructure required
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Water access
Family housing of at least 1000sq ft preferred. Barn would be an asset.
Desired Tenure
Seeking a farm to purchase. I do have a connection with a realtor.
