Description of farming status, plans, and practices:

I, along with my small family, am looking for land to either take over and manage, or to purchase to be able to build the vision of our next step. 

Vision:

I co-own and run a farm that is the culmination of all the years I have dedicated to learning how to build and grow a truly regenerative and resilient model of abundance and connection. We focus on Agro-Forestry and pasture raised animals. We raise bison, cows, pigs, sheep, goats and chickens. Our farm plays a huge role in bringing our ecosystem back to the thriving nature it once had, and beyond. All while producing the healthiest, most nutritionally dense foods for ourselves and community.

Description of marketing method:

Our marketing method will be diverse and spread out. Living both online, and in a community ranch to table\ ranch shop on site, form.

Does this farmer have a business plan?

Yes

Preferred location:

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

Desired acreage:

51-100, >100

Infrastructure required:

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

Description of buildings required:

Our ideal land will have existing infrastructure including at least one large barn fit for housing livestock. More barns and out buildings are more than welcome and desired. 

Description of water access required:

Quality water is very important. On site drinkable springs are at the top of considerations, however having running water through property in the form of streams, creeks or rivers is also ideal. Onsite established well is required at least. 

Description of fencing required:

Fencing is a plus but not a deal breaker. Having at least one fenced in pasture close to a barn is prefered. Other than that any other is a plus. 

Primary crops:

Vegetables, Fruits, Hay, Other Crops

Primary Livestock:

Cattle - Beef, Cattle - Dairy, Equine, Goats/Sheep, Pigs, Poultry, Other livestock

Description of livestock/crops:

I am intending to create a ranch focussed on pastured animals. Including cow, poultry, sheep, goats, pigs, and intending on having horses as well. 

Tenure options desired:

Farm Management, For Lease, Partnership, For Sale, Other Tenure Agreement

Description of tenure options desired:

We are interested in farm management roles living on site, or partnerships, but long term would be buying the farm.

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

Yes

Experience & education:

Formal agricultural education, Farm management, Farm employee, Farm internship/apprenticeship

Experience description:

I have been in the world of Regenerative Land Design and building for close to the last decade. I have dedicated myself to learning the ins and outs of designing and creating holistic ecological food and site systems. I have designed and built a number of Permaculture based farms, large and small scale. As well as built a number of homes and farm structures using sustainable and Natural methods and materials. This experience enables me to provide a comprehensive whole farm plan that can be the cataylst to make your dreams a reality.