Preferred counties/regions
- Hudson Valley
- Ulster County
- Mohawk Valley
- Otsego County
- Southern Tier
- Delaware County
Desired acreage
- 11-20
- 21-50
Farming Status
Emerging farmer: 2 years or more of on farm work experience
Currently farming full-time
Primary reason for farming
Farm will generate the majority of my income
Farming status, plans, and practices
Farmed for 3.5 years.
First year as an apprentice at a large organically certified farm operation.
Followed by co-manager of an educational 60 acre farm and a co-business owner of a small seed keeping farm.
The plan is to farm full time to one day generate a majority of our income.
Farm Experience & Education
- Farm internship/apprenticeship
- Farm manager
- On farm work experience
Was an apprentice followed by a co-manager and co-owner. Have visited many farms and attended many conferences. Follow closely the work of John Kempf prioritizing plan photosynthesis and the plant health pyramid.
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming method or practice
- Biodynamic
- Regenerative/Sustainable
Primary crops
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Vegetables
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Fruits
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Other Crops
Primary livestock
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Goats/Sheep
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Pigs
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Poultry
Will have a mix of pigs, sheep, and laying and broiler chickens. A rotational grazing method will ensure soil health and benefit vegetable production as well as meat and egg production.
Marketing Method
Will participate in markets, enable word of mouth, inform restaurants and events, and more. Will also market through nutritional programs to get nutrionists involved in food as medicine when grown well.
Farm business plan or farm resume
Farmland Needs
Infrastructure required
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Electrical access
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Water access
Family housing is preferred but raw land acceptable. A barn and/or storage facilities are also preferred.
Desired Tenure
Interested in land for sale.
