Farming Status and Plans
Farming status:
Not currently farmingDescription of farming status, plans, and practices:
Over the past couple of years, I have been growing herbs, vegetables, and mushrooms on part of my 5-acre homestead as well as taking online course through Cornell. I could potentially provide investment capital for a partnership of some kind as well. I am very interested in organic production, forest farming, farm-to-table, and ethically raising animals.
I am also interested non-traditional products like mushrooms, Paw Paw and other lesser known edibles.
Description of marketing method:
More interested in marketing to restaurants and direct marketing but would partner with someone doing farmer markets
Does this farmer have a business plan?
In progressFarm Characteristics
Preferred location:
Southeast, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Sullivan, UlsterDesired acreage:
1-5, 6-10, 11-20, 21-50, 51-100, >100Infrastructure required:
Barns or other facilities for storage of equipment, livestock, and crops, Water access, Electrical AccessDescription of buildings required:
I would need at least basic barn storage facilities to start. I could set up green housed for storage and growing if needed.
Description of water access required:
I do a lot of rain-water harvesting but this has certain limitations. Otherwise a clean water source would be needed.
Crops and Livestock
Primary crops:
Vegetables, Other CropsDescription of livestock/crops:
none
Farmland Tenure
Tenure options desired:
For Lease, Partnership, For Sale, Other Tenure AgreementDescription of tenure options desired:
I am considering buying land but would also consider leasing from like-minded people.
Additional Information
Will this farmer's operation qualify an eligible landowner for an Agricultural Assessment?
MaybeExperience description:
I only have my homestead experience but I am working this getting more experience through workshops and volunteering.