Hello my name is Sid and I am a flower farmer who has 3 years of farming experience and I seek 2-5 acres of land to lease or lease to own. I will use organic and regenerative farming practices and hope to leave the land healthier than I found it. I have a vision of my farm providing a community space with an emphasis on mental and physical well being. I want the public to be able to interact with the flowers I grow and the space I create and host things like flower arranging courses or yoga/meditation classes. I want to start by getting my systems down as a farmer before implementing a lot of community engagement but do intend on trialing some programming in the first year if possible.
Preferred counties/regions
- Hudson Valley
- Mohawk Valley
Desired acreage
- 5 or fewer
- 6-10
- 11-20
Farming Status
Emerging farmer: 2 years or more of on farm work experience
Currently farming part-time
Primary reason for farming
Farm will generate the majority of my income
Farming status, plans, and practices
Sustainable, Regenerative
Farm Experience & Education
- Farm internship/apprenticeship
- On farm work experience
I have completed one year as an apprentice at a vegetable and flower farm as well as another year as an advance apprenticeship focusing primarily on flower farming. During my advanced apprenticeship I also used a small portion of family land to begin plantings of peonies and dahlias to get a jump start on my own farm when I eventually moved to the Hudson Valley
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming method or practice
- Organic (not certified)
- Regenerative/Sustainable
Primary crops
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Flowers or Ornamentals
Primary livestock
Marketing Method
Farmers markets, CSA, floral arranging classes
Farm business plan or farm resume
My business plan or farm resume is in progress
Farmland Needs
Infrastructure required
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Electrical access
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Water access
Water and electricity access is most important. Barn to set up as a workshop is also a plus.
Desired Tenure
Use of land for a percentage of the profits
Estimated price range for a lease or a purchase of a farm property
Negotiable
Has this farmer received a pre-qualification from a lending institution?
No
Will this operation qualify an eligible landowner for an Agricultural Assessment?
Unsure
