Farming Status and Plans
Farming status:
Not currently farmingDescription of farming status, plans, and practices:
Hello, a friend and I run a cooperative agricultural/environmental consulting company and are looking for land to pursue a number of projects including: growing hemp trials for research with Cornell, raising goats for vegetation control services, and growing rare and NY native crops for food and for landscaping.
Description of marketing method:
We already have established networks in NYC to market our services, and this would be a base to compliment and give greater space to our existing business
Does this farmer have a business plan?
YesFarm Characteristics
Preferred location:
Southeast, Rockland, WestchesterDesired acreage:
1-5, 6-10Crops and Livestock
Primary crops:
Ornamentals, Other CropsPrimary Livestock:
Goats/SheepDescription of livestock/crops:
Goats would be raised for the purpose of using an novel vegetation management, as well as some milk/cheese production
Farmland Tenure
Tenure options desired:
For Lease, Other Tenure AgreementDescription of tenure options desired:
We are looking to lease land for these projects, would might be interested in lease to sale
Additional Information
Will this farmer's operation qualify an eligible landowner for an Agricultural Assessment?
MaybeExperience & education:
Farm ownerExperience description:
I owned and managed a small vegetable and poultry farm for 3 years and my partner is currently a greenhouse manager