Farming status:

Full time

Description of farming status, plans, and practices:

• Plant House propagation (seed starting, soil blocking, potting on)
• Soil bed preparation, fertilization and irrigation; Successive plantings (direct seeding & transplanting) of crops
• Preventive management and control of weeds, insect pests and pest diseases Implementation and maintenance of greenhouse crops
• Harvesting, packing and storage of vegetables Preparation of wholesale & restaurant orders Sale of products from the farm to the weekly Farm Stand

Does this farmer have a business plan?

In progress

Preferred location:

Southeast, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, Westchester

Desired acreage:

1-5, 6-10

Infrastructure required:

Onsite housing, Barns or other facilities for storage of equipment, livestock, and crops, Farm equipment, Water access, Fencing, Electrical Access

Primary crops:

Vegetables, Fruits, Grains, Ornamentals

Tenure options desired:

For Lease, Partnership, Other Tenure Agreement

Will this farmer's operation qualify an eligible landowner for an Agricultural Assessment?

Maybe

Experience & education:

Farm employee, Farm internship/apprenticeship