Farming Status and Plans
Farming status:
Full timeDescription of farming status, plans, and practices:
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Description of marketing method:
I plan to sell at the Greenmarkets, as I have graduated from GrowNYC's FARMroots program. I will also sell direct-to-consumer.
Farm Characteristics
Preferred location:
Southeast, Columbia, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster, WestchesterDesired acreage:
21-50, 51-100Infrastructure required:
Barns or other facilities for storage of equipment, livestock, and crops, Water accessDescription of buildings required:
My operations would require a barn for winter housing of livestock and equipment storage. Fencing is desired, but I could use temporary fencing if necessary.
Description of water access required:
Water access is essential. Well or residential water is preferred, though a stream or pond could work.
Crops and Livestock
Primary crops:
VegetablesPrimary Livestock:
Goats/Sheep, PoultryDescription of livestock/crops:
I plan to grow some specialty crops on less than one acre to sell at the Greenmarkets. I plan to grow an eggplant variety from West Africa, tomatoes and onions. I plan to raise poultry (5000 birds) and sheep (70).
Farmland Tenure
Tenure options desired:
For Lease, For Sale, Other Tenure AgreementDescription of tenure options desired:
I would like to own my own farm, though I am interested in other tenure options like leasing 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 employee, Farm internship/apprenticeshipExperience description:
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