Farming status:

Not currently farming

Description of farming status, plans, and practices:

I owned a farm in Saugerties until this year. I plan to grow fruits and vegetables and raise bees, chickens, goats and pigs, using non-chemical, low till, natural methods. The animals will be pastured. Seeking land that has not had chemicals on it in the last 10 years as I planned to use natural and organic farming practices. 

Description of marketing method:

CSA, farmers' markets, contract with distributor, restaurants and 

Preferred location:

Southeast, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Ulster

Desired acreage:

21-50

Infrastructure required:

Water access, Electrical Access

Description of water access required:

A functioning well

Primary crops:

Vegetables, Fruits

Primary Livestock:

Goats/Sheep, Pigs, Poultry

Description of livestock/crops:

Organic market vegetables and fruit, raise bees, chickens, goats and pigs using non-chemical, natural methods.

Tenure options desired:

For Sale

Description of tenure options desired:

Land for sale, or a farm with house and outbuildings.

Experience & education:

Farm owner

Experience description:

I owned a farm in Saugerties NY until this year. I grew vegetables, fruit, raised chickens and bees and produced maple syrup.