Farming Status and Plans
Farming status:
Full timeDescription of farming status, plans, and practices:
We are looking for a location to grow food for Ganas, an intentional community in Staten Island that has been around for over 30 yrs. http://www.ganas.org/ I have 15 years experience with no-till organic growing, Permaculture, and Regenerative farming methods, having started and managed three CSA's over that time. The ideal location would need some of the basics for production: enough acreage, good water source, etc., but even more important is the "social ecology". What this means is we hope to find a landowner who can see the value in supporting and being part of cooperative and community-based economic ventures in these changing times. The ideal situation would be a longterm partnership, or lease-to-own with a farm in transition, but we are open to a standard short or long-term lease in the right situation.
Description of marketing method:
We will be distributing the food thru Ganas community, thru a CSA, cafe, and other cooperative ventures.
Does this farmer have a business plan?
YesFarm Characteristics
Preferred location:
Southeast, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, WestchesterDesired acreage:
1-5, 6-10, 11-20, 21-50, 51-100, >100Infrastructure required:
Water accessCrops and Livestock
Primary crops:
Vegetables, Fruits, Ornamentals, Other CropsPrimary Livestock:
Other livestockDescription of livestock/crops:
Primarily vegetables to start, but hopefully with the acreage we can expand into fruits, other perennials and various livestock.
Farmland Tenure
Tenure options desired:
For Lease, Partnership, For Sale, Other Tenure AgreementDescription of tenure options desired:
Of course a long term lease, or lease-to-own is ideal, but we open to a more temporary lease to begin, if the intention is to consider a more long term arrangement if all parties feel good about it.
Additional Information
Will this farmer's operation qualify an eligible landowner for an Agricultural Assessment?
YesExperience & education:
Formal agricultural education, Farm owner, Farm managementExperience description:
I have started three different no-till CSA's over the past 15 yrs, two of which are still in operation with other growers.