Farming Status and Plans
Farming status:
Not currently farmingDescription of farming status, plans, and practices:
Currently self employed carpenter and welder/fabricator in ulster county. Seeking a place where I can raise pasture based lamb and build furniture.
Description of marketing method:
wholesale/retail
Does this farmer have a business plan?
In progressFarm Characteristics
Preferred location:
Eastern, Albany, Rensselaer, Washington, Southeast, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, UlsterDesired acreage:
51-100, >100Infrastructure required:
Onsite housing, Barns or other facilities for storage of equipment, livestock, and crops, Water access, Fencing, Electrical AccessDescription of buildings required:
Housing, barn suitable for sheep, barn suitable for storing feed, Building suitable for working on equipment
Description of water access required:
good well for domestic water supply and livestock water supply
Description of fencing required:
High tensile perimiter desired but not required
Crops and Livestock
Primary crops:
HayPrimary Livestock:
Goats/SheepDescription of livestock/crops:
intend to overwinter 50-150 ewes and raise pasture based lamb
Farmland Tenure
Tenure options desired:
Farm Management, For Lease, Partnership, For Sale, Other Tenure AgreementDescription of tenure options desired:
interested in lease or lease to own
Additional Information
Will this farmer's operation qualify an eligible landowner for an Agricultural Assessment?
YesExperience & education:
Formal agricultural education, Farm owner, Farm management, Farm employeeExperience description:
BS Sustainable Ag, University of Maine. Experience w meat sheep, dairy sheep, beef, pastured pork, pastured poultry.