Preferred counties/regions
- Hudson Valley
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 currently own and operate Grassroots Farm, a regenerative grazing operation in Stone Ridge NY. We have a herd of 50 Devon/Herford beef cattle that we graze on leased land, where we use holistic management practices to build soil health and pasture productivity. Our practices are all organic, and focus on respecting both our herd and the land. We produce high quality pasture raised beef for the community, running a meat CSA, and direct marketing wholes, halves, and quarters of beef to families in Ulster County. We are currently seeking creative ways to expand our operation. We feel we would make a great partner to a landowner who is looking for an experienced grazier to enhance and beautify their land through a regenerative grazing operation, or another established farmer or business who is looking to form partnerships to expand their enterprises. We offer custom grazing, as well as property management and consulting, we are open to options, and feel we have a lot to offer in the way of knowledge, labor, and skills in regenerative grazing, animal husbandry, and holistic management techniques.
Farm Experience & Education
- Farm internship/apprenticeship
- Farm owner
I have worked on multiple farms all with their own model for sustainable production ranging from pasture raised meats to organic vegtable growing, permaculture operations, and urban farming. I have a B.S. from Rutgers University in Environmental Planning and Design.
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming method or practice
- Regenerative/Sustainable
Primary crops
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Hay
Primary livestock
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Cattle - Beef
Rotationally grazed, intensively managed cattle herd of roughly 50 head. Grass-fed, grass-finished, no haromones or antibiotics.
Marketing Method
We direct market our beef to the Marbletown community through a CSA and Direct to Consumer Sales.
Farm business plan or farm resume
Farmland Needs
Infrastructure required
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Electrical access
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Water access
Water access required.
Desired Tenure
We feel we would make a great partner to a landowner who is looking for an experienced grazier to enhance and beautify their land through a regenerative grazing operation, or another established farmer or business who is looking to form partnerships to expand their enterprises. We offer custom grazing, as well as property management and consulting, we are open to options, and feel we have a lot to offer in the way of knowledge, labor, and skills in regenerative grazing, animal husbandry, and holistic management techniques.
