Farming status:

Full time

Description of farming status, plans, and practices:

I am working on a small organic farm in the town of Greenville in New York.  I would like to start my own organic and sustainable farm by either leasing or purchasing land.

Does this farmer have a business plan?

Yes

Preferred location:

Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Saratoga, Sullivan, Ulster, Washington, Westchester

Desired acreage:

1-5, 6-10, 11-20, 21-50, 51-100, >100

Infrastructure required:

Barns or other facilities for storage of equipment, livestock, and crops, Water access

Primary crops:

Vegetables, Fruits, Grains, Ornamentals, Hay, Other Crops

Primary Livestock:

Cattle - Beef, Cattle - Dairy, Equine, Goats/Sheep, Pigs, Poultry, Other livestock

Tenure options desired:

For Lease, Partnership, For Sale

Description of tenure options desired:

Depending on availability of financing and conservation easements, options in order of preference are:

For Sale

For Lease

Partnership

Will this farmer's operation qualify an eligible landowner for an Agricultural Assessment?

Maybe

Experience & education:

Formal agricultural education, Farm employee