 Farm Seekers Last Updated:
04/29/2008 12:15 PM
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| FS106 |
Looking for a presently operating farm or one that could be put
into operation without much trouble. Would be interested in owning
outright or forming a partnership with someone. Would prefer owner
financing, but I am able to obtain credit. Dairy, Heifer raising. |
| FS117 |
Young, mature, hardworking, experienced couple seeking a farmer
who is in search of a couple to take over their operating dairy farm.
Prefer 50-150 cows. Would require owner financing but could work into
ownership over a period of time. Would prefer to take over dairy and
purchase herd. Have experience as a herdsman and agricultural mechanic.
Would require housing. References available. |
| FS119 |
Seeking a farmer who wishes to retire and is willing to assist in
the transition of their farm to the next generation. Looking for a
farm with 150+ acres of pasture, milking facilities (current or suitable
for conversion) and a house (3+ BR, 2 Bath). We will consider all
transfer options, including lease-to-own, immediate purchase with
seller financing or long-term lease. |
| FS122 |
Non-active member |
FS136
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UPDATED 6/23/04. Educated, experienced, hard-working young couple currently leasing 180 acres. Operating a seasonal management intensive grazing operation. Milking 80+ cows in a New Zealand 16 swing parlor. Raising all youngstock. All cattle raised on pasture year round. Lease will be up and are looking for a new farm to lease or lease with option to buy. Housing required. Know ins and outs of operating a dairy business. Grazing operation preferred , will consider conventional. 150+ acres required. AI and embryo insertion experienced. AI all cows personally, no pasture bulls used. 7+ years herdsman experience conventional set-up. References available. |
| FS138 |
Seeking 200-300 acres with house and barn, up to 100 acres wooded
preferred (to hunt) but not necessary. Desiring to raise approximately
80+ head of cows (milking), need pasture land and (feed) crop land,
also land for organic gardening. Require operating farm to be trained
on and assume ownership of. |
| FS141 |
Family of 5 eager to relocate to Otsego County. Inexperienced but
willing to work hard and learn farming from the ground up. Good work
ethic and familiar with running a business. Would like to rent with
intent to buy. Looking for farm with home and minimum 75 acres. Anyone
willing to give us a chance will not be disappointed. |
| FS149 |
Looking to relocate to New York - anywhere rural, good schools, no development pressure. Seeking 150 acre operating dairy with all structures, organic a plus. Well drained, good soils a must, no fragipan, suitable for rotational grazing. Husband and wife team, both hardworking full time farmers with 12 year old daughter. Experienced in rotational grazing, cows, poultry and vegetable production. Currently selling raw milk and small scale butter and cheese. Require housing, prefer employment with transition to ownership. |
| FS150 |
MATCHED |
| FS154 |
Match in Progress |
| FS156 |
Match in Progress |
| FS159 |
Young couple seeking an opportunity to enter into the dairy business.
Would like to work with an established, well managed, high producing
herd of 70-100 cows. Work with dairyman to gradually take over the
diary and purchase herd. Have some equity to start investing in cattle
immediately but would also need owner financing. Our primary goal
is to concentrate on the cows and purchase feed. Interested in working
modern tie-stall barn with TMR feeding, but would consider other options.
Housing preferred, but not necessary. |
| FS161 |
Couple in search of a mid-size crop farm or tillable land. Buildings/House
not as important as quality of land. Both grew up on farms but are
currently professionally employed outside of agriculture. Looking
for an outright purchase with possibly some guidance from present
owner but will also consider lease/purchase or other options. |
| FS169 |
Long term lease with possible option to purchase 75 to 500 acres with 3-4 bedroom house on site. Farming equipment a plus. I have excellent credit and some working capital. Primarily an apple farmer with 25 years experience and a four year undergraduate degree in agriculture. |
| FS172 |
UPDATED 8-23-07: Seeking to lease a farm where we can establish a grass fed livestock operation employing management, intensive grazing, and market farming operation including ‘pick your own’ strawberries and possibly small grain for human and livestock consumption. |
| FS173 |
Matched |
| FS181 |
Looking for a diversified small farm, growing/producing consumer market products. Growing bamboo. Small fruit trees for landscaping, gardening. Especially like to start a Chinese chestnut growth. |
| FS182 |
Matched
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| FS199 |
Family seeking to purchase freestall or tiestall dairy, milking 80-110 head, 200+ acres for grazing operation. Would appreciate owner financing and purchasing herd also. Looking in Western New York or surrounding area's. Large farm house required. References available. |
| FS202 |
We are looking for a farm to lease and /or buy within 3 hours of NYC as we already have established markets and customers there. Ideally 50-100acres that can be certified organic, horticulture, herbs, produce. Employment to eventual transfer with experience on the requirement of housing. |
| FS204 |
We are a young, energetic couple who seeks a fruit and vegetable farm with a greenhouse- or the ability to add a greenhouse range to an already established operation. We prefer housing availability, and a location outside a larger city. We are open to many options for buying out/into a farm, and would consider management positions before a sale agreement is reached. We are very flexible and willing to relocate for the right opportunity.
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| FS207 |
My family and I are looking for a nice clean well maintained dairy operation that is preferably pasture based, and located near an urban area. We would like to start off dairying and overtime develop a farmers market and creamery to sell our dairy products and other on-farm produce. In the long run we would like to develop the dairy farm and farmers market into a diversified operation consisting of an ice cream parlor, petting zoo, Christmas tree farm, sugar bush, and pick your own operation. Our goal is to provide entertainment and sustenance for our customers, while generating profitable operation for ourselves. |
| FS215 |
Location: western New York: Chautauqua, Erie, Cattaraugus counties. Looking to move closer to home to expand our current operation, possibilities: farming via partnership, lease, or outright purchase. House/buildings less important than soil quality. I plan on producing row crops rotated with fruits/vegetables, and perennial crops such as apples, grapes, blueberries. Site/location conducive to value added processing a plus. Example: close to city markets, or interstate exit, or in a low cost power community. Have access to late model equipment, and decent markets. Need help with actual real-estate. All situations considered, from cash rent to farm purchase.
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| FS220 |
Interested in gaining experience and building equity on a dairy. Unique interests include- intensive heifer raising, jersey/jersey crosses, grazing. Prefer to stay in Central NY but willing to go elsewhere if it is the right match. |
| FS221 |
Match found! |
| FS224 |
I would like to find 1 or 2 or 3 farms that carry approximately 1,200 beef cows that I have. I am currently leasing ground in Virg and would like to bring my operation to NY. |
| FS226 |
Young, hard-working and goal-oriented couple seeking farm to rent/lease. Short or long term. Seeking to gain additional hands-on farming and marketing experience and income to purchase farm of our own. Housing preferable but not necessary. Barns and outbuildings a plus. |
| FS228 |
I am looking for a dairy that is up and running to take over ownership in approximately 3 to 5 years. My goal is to keep a dairy for my kids to take over so that small dairies do not go out altogether. In 3 to 5 years hoping to become organic dairy farm. |
| FS230 |
I would like to own or operate in partner ship an organic vegetable and flower farm, within a 2-hour radius of New York City. I am seeking an farm with approximately 30 tillable acres that would be suitable for CSA or farm stand/store possibilities. I also have a background in holistic health, design and marketing and horses and would look to potentially use some of those assets going forward. The type of business relationship with the current owner can be flexible and open to discussion. Housing is necessary. |
| FS232 |
Hardworking farm family looking for opportunity to work into eventual transfer of ownership or partnership of a dairy farm. Divorce necessitates sale of our organic dairy farm. Ideal situation would be organic or grazing operation of approximately 100 milking cows or less. Open to all options. |
| FS233 |
Dairy-90 Head mix, est. milk cap, 2600#:Each pickup/ Crops- hay making extra for market outside of farm./ Livestock- 100-200 beer/Feed lot mainly also pasture for 100 beefers at a time.
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| FS238 |
My name is Tom Milin. Im 43 years old. Im in search of a dairy farmer wishing to retire but would like to see his place continue on. Would prefer registered herd 30-to 80 cows. Experienced in all phases of Dairying (26 yrs). Have bred 4 excellent and numerous VG cows so far in my lifetime and would like to continue that. I hold The American Farmer Degree through the FFA and have milk Quality Certificates. Family farm is going to be sold therefore I'm in this position. Open to different options. Will move to right situation. |
| FS239 |
Ambitious, hardworking, educated young married couple searching for 80-160 acre farm. At least 1/4 wooded, mostly tillable, some pasture. House, out buildings and barns preferable. Want to learn more about growing diversified livestock and crops. Possible market gardens and greenhouses (maybe draft animals?) We are interested in biodynamic and holistic values, land stewardship, and having something of value to leave for future generations. Quality of life is very important to us, which is why we want to live and raise our family in the country. |
| FS244 |
I would like to lease or buy with owner financing a 45-50 cow farm with a tie stall barn and youngstock facilities with land for rotational grazing and crops for winter months. Must have some type of housing on farm. Preferably in Mohawk Valley or Central NY region. |
| FS250 |
Young couple seeking land to manage, lease or purchase for organic mixed vegetable farm. Our goal is diversified crops with possible livestock production, for direct marketing and CSA. We have 7 years of organic farming experience combined (CSA, farmer's market, wholesale). Our ideal farm size is 5-15 acres for crops with additional acreage for pasture, but we are open to smaller or larger parcels given the right situation. |
| FS252 |
I am interested in an employment/transfer for a dairy/mixed agriculture farm, where the owners would be interested in being involved and mentors for at least five years or more. |
| FS253 |
Young family working towards future ownership of Dairy farm/crop farm. Very enthusiastic about the future of my family of six being raised on a farm. I am agriculturally and mechanically educated, while my wife is a registered nurse. I am currently a machinist and part time farmer. Looking for a small dairy 40-80 cows, where my children can learn the responsibility and dedication of farm life. Possibly diversifying into other operations such as beef, crop, direct marketing, education. Wanting to work into ownership, build equity in chattels, work on your farm. Open to all options. |
| FS256 |
Married couple seeks opportunity for long-term farming (lease, rent with option to buy, work-to-own). Desire organic or transitional and rotational grazing of livestock or transitional. Prefer balanced farm: dairy, mixed livestock and vegetables/crops. Flexible in terms of size and current focus of farm. Our background is pasture-fed, natural meats and eggs; both goat and cow dairying; market gardening; some cheese and yoghurt production. Prefer operation that allows both to work full-time on-farm. Currently, have minimal capital and are looking to create equity to eventually have our own farm or have own animals on long-term leased farm. |
| FS265 |
Grew up on dairy farm and have been farming with my wife for 32 years. Currently milking 350 cows in maxed out facility. Looking for a farm to allow for room to grow. Children involved and very interested in future of business. Would like to find facilities to rent for milking and or heifers. Open to different options regarding crops and rental/lease agreements. Current herd averate 25,000 lbs. |
| FS266 |
Young farmer looking to work into a dairy operation. Worked on dad's farm until he sold cows. I have experience in feeding cows and equipment operation. Wanting to start my own dairy. Prefer 50 to 100 cows with 100 to 200 acres in Lewis or Oneida counties. |
| FS268 |
Would like a tie stall barn for 40-60 cows with room for heifers and calves. Farm needs to be in fairly good condition. I rotational graze cattle and purchase feed. Would consider custom harvesting of feed. Also, I would consider long term lease, with option to purchase or outright purchase, if price is right. House does not need to be large. |
| FS271 |
Seeking to purchase 10-20 acres of land 1-3 hours from New York City to develop a diversified organic farm in the future. I was raised on a family farm and would enjoy raising my own children in a similar environment. It is my desire to keep rural land in line with nature. Preferably situated in a quiet organic area, good quality of land to produce vegetables using organic techniques would be desired. Doesn't necessarily need a house. Availability of water for irrigation would be a plus. Catskills region would be preferable but not necessary. |
| FS272 |
Looking for small farm in Central NY or upper Finger Lakes region. Ideally 50-100 acres with minimum of 30 tillable acres, fenced pasture, non-municiple water supply and structurally sound barn. Looking for standard sale or owner-financed sale. Housing required. |
| FS273 |
Beginning farmer and family seeking opportunity to transition into diversified farming operation, i.e. small dairy, beef, grain, fruit, or vegetables. Wish to apprentice initially with current farm owner. Need several years to transfer our assets into farm, leave current occupation, and acquire farming skills. Special interest in animal power and organic practices. Strong work ethic. Prefer location east of I 81. |
| FS275 |
Younger family seeks farming lifestyle to raise respectable, responsible, hardworking, next generation. Looking for adequate acreage (100+), not isolated, with opportunities to interact with local community. Not interested in "High Tech," seeking to utilize animal-powered equipment and "old style" farming. Strong desire to use everyday activities as tools coupled with directed instruction to reach adolescents who lack clear direction providing them life skills and motivation to improve their lot. Learned about life and death, success and failure, hard work and responsibility on family farm growing up and want to share the same with our children and others. |
| FS277 |
Two generation family looking to purchase farm in central NY to manage naturally. Will raise grass fed beef pork. Produce naturally raised milk and butter. Work with draft horses along with tractors. Raise and dry corn for heating. Produce natural hay for horses that are boarding on farm. Need house large enough for 4 adults and three children or two separate homes. Owner financing would be appreciated (long or short term). |
| FS278 |
I have rehabilitated a rare breed of cattle which I want to place into a dairy for organic, grass milk & cheese production. I would need 100 acres of grass land, water for stock, some barn facilities (though typical confinement buildings not needed) and a site housing required. Lease/rent or purchase would be agreeable. I have 20 years of cattle experience and have owned two farms in Tennessee. I presently manage a farm in western Connecticut. Visit web site of www.randallcattleregistry.org and cynthiasrandellcattle.com for story and work with cattle. |
| FS280 |
Young Christian experienced couple looking for an established working dairy farm. Seeking a farmer who is in search of a couple to take over their operating dairy farm. We have some equity to start investing in cattle immediately. Housing required. |
| FS281 |
Dairy of distinction type farm of interest to family of four. Counties of interest include Lewis, Otsego, Oneida, Jefferson, and Madison. If selling farmer interested in keeping their home, we would like ability to construct one new home. We will forfeit development rights to trust and hope to pass farm down to future family generations. 200+ acres desired with 100+ tillable. Ability to grow herd and milk up to 75 head. |
| FS 284 |
We are hoping to create a biodynamic CSA producing year-round produce, meat and possibly diary for up to 100 families. We would like to cultivate the land using draft horses. We wish to have between 50 to 100 open acres of land and 50 to 100 wooded acres, with a good source of a year-round water supply. |
| FS 285 |
Seeking farm to rent where owner supplies feed and/or cows. I have heifers, dry cow facility, grazing system. Shop and some machinery including feed cart and Knight 3300 mixer wagon. Good mechanical ability. Location must be within 15 miles of Moravia, NY in Tompkins, Cayuga or Cortland counties. Prefer tie stall. Have references. |
| FS286 |
Seeking 50 to 100 acres of tillable ground suitable for hay and grain operation. Land with or without house and buildings is acceptable. Prefer area where additional acreage may be rented. Interested in any location within one hour or less commute to Albany. |
| FS 289 |
We are looking for a large property to raise our son and rescue horses. We hope to find an older couple (or other) who want their farm to go to someone who will love and care for it .. not develop it !! Fixer uppers are great ... older with plenty of trees, woods, stonewalls, 100+ acres. House, barns, fenced pasture, outbuildings and NO ROAD FRONTAGE! We hope to be ready to move within the next 10 years. All arrangements considered and we would need owner financing to start please. |
| FS 290 |
Looking for 12+ tillable acres for crops -- pasture and woodlot are a plus. Must be within one hour of Schenectady in Montgomery, Saratoga, Schenectady or Schoharie counties. House and barns are wanted but not necessary. Must have good source of water.
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| FS 297 |
Established dairy heifer grower exploring options to expand from current 1800 head to proposed 3600 head operation. Cornell educated, we enjoyed the fingerlakes area best of all, but would consider all parts of NYS. Our ideal match would be a large crop farmer looking to lease or sell us a building site, grow our forage, and apply our manure. A large dairy with outdated milking facilities but adequate available land would also work well. Some kind of subcontractor arrangement is also a possibility if one preferred to slow down but still stay closely involved in daily operations. |
| FS 302 |
Mature woman with adult daughter and two teenagers seeking small, diversified dairy farm in Delaware County, NY. Grazing situation, not confinement set-up. Willing to work with established farmer to gain experience and skills. Would like to work toward acquiring own dairy herd and possible lease of farm. Family has experience with sheep, beef, pigs, horses, poultry. Two family members are employed part-time on local dairy farms. Housing is needed. |
| FS 304 |
I am looking for a modern, efficient dairy barn with a separate heifer facility to lease-to-own or partnership (for a larger facility). I would like to settle in an area in which high quality alfalfa, haylage, hay and corn silage are available for feed. My business philosophy requires high quality feed and attention to detail when working with my dairy herd for good health and maximum production. For the future of the herd, I believe in investing in high net merit bulls for breeding. I am currently renting. |
| FS 306 |
We desire a farm suitable to support a beef cow herd of 150 pairs. We currently run 100 pairs, all on leased land, utilizing rotational grazing. The farm would need a house for myself, my wife and our elderly aunt, as well as a fair sized barn, toolshed, etc. Pastures fenced and cross fenced would be ideal, as would a corral for working cattle. |
| FS 307 |
Large tracts of farm land wanted to rent for long term cash rent lease. Excellent references. |
| FS 309 |
Ambitious and hardworking couple with three children are seeking opportunity to live and work on a dairy farm. I have been working on crop and poultry farms for 19 years and have extensive knowledge in crops, mechanical ability, maintenance and using farm equipment. I am interested in learning more about dairying and would some day own my own farm or lease to own a farm for my future. Please contact with questions and for references. I would be happy to send my resume and work experience. |
| FS 310 |
Young couple looking for dairy operation or crop production to lease with option to buy. Housing a must. Will consider partnerships or other opportunities. We currently milk 50 Holsteins with 40 young stock on a leased farm with the lease up December 1, 2006. We have a line of equuipment to put up crops. Experience includes: 2 years SUNY Cobleskill Assoc. in Animal Science, 2 years managing a farm with absentee owner, 1 year night managers on a 300 cow farm and 5 years running our own operation. |
| FS314 |
My desire is to manage a herd of cattle. I would like to find a dairy that would allow me to advance to upper management or ownership in the future. |
| FS315 |
Mid 30’s NYC professional. No farming experience but interested in partnering with intentional community/eco village or like-minded individuals to pursue permaculture, sustainable farming and living practices through alternative building and renewable fuel use. Although I have no farming experience, I’m participating in a Spring ’07 permaculture course and am actively involved with Community Solutions. Ideal location would be within two or three hours of NYC. Married with two very small children. Construction experience. Member of Brooklyn Food Co-op. Willing to make a financial investment. |
| FS 316 |
We are interested in farming, particularly beef cattle, game birds, Christmas trees and/or berries. We prefer to purchase an established farm outright, but will consider other arrangements. |
| FS 319 |
We are currently leasing a 180 acre farm, which is slated for development. We are seeking to buy a 250-300 acre farm, with preferably 2 houses, or one house plus an additional homesite for our internship program. Dairy facilities and fencing are not required.
We are an established and profitable 100% grass-fed artisanal cheesemaking operation, with 19 years of cheesemaking experience, 14 years of cheese marketing and business management experience, and 5.5 years of operating our own herd of 100% grass-fed cattle for seasonal cheese production. We also produce a line of artisanal breads and pastries, which we sell along with our cheeses on the farm, on the Internet, and at farmer’s markets, including a well established presence at NYC’s Greenmarkets. |
| FS 320 |
I am looking for a medium-sized farm with moderately well- to well-drained soils on which to establish or continue a commercial mixed vegetable operation. My experience is primarily with diversified organic vegetable production but I am interested in expanding my knowledge of forage-based livestock farming as well. Land with purchased development rights is welcome. |
| FS 321 |
A professional farmer with 35 years experience. Looking for a farm. The farm needs to be in the Oneida or Madison Counties. The farm has to be fully equipped with machinery and cows. I prefer a pipeline system. I am interested in renting or leasing with the option to buy. |
| FS 322 |
We currently grow organic vegetables in upstate New York, marketing through CSA, farmers markets and wholesale. We wish to continue doing so, but on a new farm in a great community with excellent soils in the eastern portion of upstate New York. We need a minimum 25 acres of cropland and ideally some pasture and woodland that is currently eligible to be certified organic is a plus. |
| FS 323 |
Seeking 60-100 cow dairy farm with adequate acreage to grow forages for the herd and possibly grain. Would prefer a farm friendly community with custom operators available to hire out field work. Will consider intensive grazing or transition to organic production. Long range plans include expansion of existing business in training of horses and riders, and eventual diversification into beef and hay markets. |
| FS 324 |
There are a couple of options I would like to pursue. One would be to come in an operation to buy a small percentage of herd, or be able to bring in some animals. If I could do this, it would show the owner my management skills, and work toward transfer of dairy ownership. Second, I would also like to buy existing dairy, or bring dairy to an empty barn and lease farm to eventual ownership of said farm. |
| FS 325 |
Young couple looking for a farm to raise organic fruits, vegetables as well as eggs, poultry and other livestock. We both have farming and gardening experience and hope to incorporate a social justice outreach element into our farm by working with homeless people. Near Rochester is ideal. |
| FS 327 |
We are looking for a small freestall dairy facility with potential for grazing. Must have enough acreage to support the dairy herd. Housing is also needed, preferably near the farm. Hoping for an opportunity to farm in the Western New York area while raising our young, growing family. Lease to buy options may be best suited for us, but will consider other options. |
| FS 328 |
Looking for a dairy farm for long term lease or to work into cow equity – to later buy or for long term (would need housing). Also looking for the owner to supply feed (if desired) or work towards ownership. Would like to have owners around to better train me in farm management if owner wants to sell farm. I have some management skills but would want to learn more. |
| FS 329 |
Desired situation -- organic crops and organic livestock. |
| FS 330 |
My wife and I both come from 3 generations of farmers and we would like to purchase a farm in south east New York State (e.g. Suffolk, Rockland, Putnam, Orange, Westchester and Dutchess Counties), which we will run with our family. We are well educated and have the resources necessary to buy a sizable farm. |
| FS 331 |
Farm family with 10 years dairy management experience looking for an opportunity to purchase, or rent/lease to own, a modern 65-80 cow tie stall facility with approximately 100+ tillable acres, heifer/dry cow facilities, and home. We are looking for an opportunity to use our dairy knowledge and managerial skills to pursue our future goals and to continue to build on and improve our dairy herd and reputation in the dairy industry. |
| FS 333 |
Looking for farm to lease/rent/buy. A place to build equity to eventually purchase a farm (somewhere). Have cows now – a handful – want more. Family loves animals, loves dairy. |
| FS 334 |
Young couple with 6 years of experience growing organic vegetables and flowers, looking to relocate to eastern New York, preferably near Albany. Require at least 15 acres of good quality soil, some infrastructure and a good source of irrigation. Open to lease, partnership, employment, or standard sale. |
| FS 335 |
We are a professional couple, currently employed in organic certification. We are seeking to purchase a farm 25 acres or more, for organic production of row crops, berries, or orchard and space for small greenhouse. Ideal farm would include existing CSA, and proximity to Farmer’s Market is important. We want to support biodiversity on and off farm in woodland or riparian areas, and there should not be incompatible neighboring land uses. We would like to investigate possible mentoring situations and/or long term lease with land trusts. |
| FS 336 |
We are a young couple with a son born March 2007. We are looking for a farm with at least 100 acres of open land that can be certified organic/biodynamic. We already have a dairy herd, swine herd, and poultry that are currently certified organic. We just need a place to put our roots down and create a traditional mixed farm. We are currently direct marketing raw dairy products, meat, eggs, and vegetables. We have experience with barn building/repair and land clearing as well as animal husbandry and field crops. Some woodlands and water (ponds and/or streams) would be ideal. |
| FS 337 |
We are looking for a farmer that would like to retire in a few years. We would like to work for them for a few years until they would like to retire then take over ownership. |
| FS 338 |
Looking for a 300 to 600 cow freestall dairy with 200-300 acres contiguous land that could be pastured. Have an interest in organic farming. Looking for someone to raise the feed. |
| FS 339 |
Seeking a farm to run a grassfed livestock operation. I currently rotationally graze my own sheep and beef cows on rented land. Would like to either purchase or rent a farm with approximately 100 acres of pasture to reach my livestock goal. Need to stay within commute distance of my part-time teaching job in the Hudson Valley. Ideally, I would like to find a business partner to farm with. Would consider pasture-based dairy but have no dairy experience yet. Hard working, fast learner, no family, serious about committing the next 20 years to building a sustainable, profitable livestock operation. |
| FS 340 |
Two young guys looking to lease a dairy farm to build equity for a few years until we can buy one. (60 to 75 cows) |
| FS 341 |
Looking to purchase a farm in Washington County, Columbia County or Dutchess county. Open to all opportunities. |
| FS 342 |
New farmer wanting to start small, would like to rent 1 to 5 acres of land for organic vegetable growing. Must be within 20 to 50 miles of the Bronx. Land should have good soil so I can start immediately in Spring 2008. Will prepare land during winter. Have experience, am well organized and clean. Have many years of experience with food (chef & baker). Will use Farming and Management Techniques by Eliot Coleman (“The New Organic Grower”). Will also keep 1 to 2 beehives organically, for pollination if allowed. |
| FS 343 |
It has been a lifelong dream of mine to operate and own a farm. I am at a crossroads in my life now that fortunately, I can realize this dream. I am looking to purchase an income producing farm with a future in expansion. I have been a successful business owner in Manhattan for 30 years. I believe I can run another business however different, if the right opportunity presented itself. I have limited experience in farming, however I am very eager to learn, thus it would be necessary for the previous owner to “show me the ropes” for a “reasonably agreed upon period.” I am looking for something with potential for growth. It could be a vegetable or dairy farm. I don’t have a preference. I am very open minded and I have many interesting ideas. My family is behind me 100% and we are looking forward to our new venture. |
| FS 344 |
39 year old male seeking farm operation to raise my 4 young boys on. Ages range from 9 to 3 and the opportunity to raise them on a farm like I was is what I desire. Have life long agricultural experience, worked in the fields and crawfished for awhile, then cropdusted for 14 years until I was forced out by an inner ear injury. Went into oilfield but I now desperately seek to go back to my roots which have always been buried deep in agriculture. Looking for something long term with the possibility of building equity and one day my family owning. Very willing to relocate. |
| FS 345 |
Young, hard working, and experienced farm family looking for either a farm management position or a situation/partnership where we can build equity towards our farming future. For the past six years, we have run a growing market and CSA garden. We are looking for a farm where we can significantly expand our vegetable production while incorporating more livestock into the farming system. We are very open to any opportunities, and also have experience (and are willing to work) with poultry, sheep, pigs, horses, beef and dairy cattle. We have extensive carpentry skills. |
| FS 346 |
Farm wanted to buy – for farming. 150 acres or more with house, barns, good ground and water. Interest in location in an area west from Connecticut to and including Broome County. North from Pennsylvania to and including Oneida County. I could close as fast as the lawyers could complete the paper work. |
| FS 347 |
Young experienced manager looking to go out on his own. Ideal situation would be to buy into or lease 200+ head operation. I am capable of doing herdsman work, feeding, hoof trimming, etc. Would prefer a feed contract if leasing a facility. |
| FS 348 |
We are looking for a farm with approximately 10 tillable acres, 5 acres of pasture, and at least 5 acres of woods for growing mixed vegetables, cover crops, pasturing a few animals, and growing woodland medicinal herbs. An ideal farm would also have a 2-3 bedroom house, a barn, and an irrigation source. Availability of tractors, tillage implements, greenhouse space, and irrigation equipment would be a plus, though not required. We would like to be near an urban center with a farmers market where we could sell value added products and vegetables, and for attracting CSA members. |
| FS 349 |
Interested in larger farm with over 300 acres. I’m 45, have been in manufacturing for 24 years. Ready to transition into crop farming for renewable energy (non-food chain). Looking for membership with transfer after owner feels comfortable to offer sweat equity and cash buyout. |
| FS 350 |
I am looking for a dairy that is equipped with a freestall and parlor. I would prefer more than 100 cows but less if the situation was right. I would like to lease a facility and purchase my feed. Housing on the farm would also be preferred. |
| FS 351 |
Experienced farming couple looking to relocate our organic vegetable operation to upstate New York, preferably within 2 hours of New York City. We are looking for a farm with a mixture of cropland, pasture, and woods. Looking to raise organic vegetables and herbs, small fruits and berries, orchard, as well as some livestock. Want a minimum of 10 to 20 acres of cropland and also want pasture for orchard and animals. Good barns and outbuildings as well as a source of water for irrigation are essential. Have references and equity behind us for farm purchase. |
| FS 352 |
Farmer with 20 years experience looking for farm, in or out of farmland preservation. Farm should be within one hour from NYC. Would like to start or take over a working apple and peach orchard for a pick-your-own operation. I am looking for a minimum of 35 acres. With my experience I would also like to build a road-side farm market. Looking for long term lease with option to buy or direct purchase of farm. Currently, I operate at 10,000 sqft. retail farm market with a pick-your-own operation and 35 employees. I practice sustainable farming and am currently working on biotechnical methods of spraying orchards. I practice Agricultural Best Management guidelines when farming. I am a very active member in Agritourism. My wife is a certified teacher and brings over 20 years experience, and we would like to build a family business together. To summarize, I am looking to operate a working farm that educates our youth on the importance of agriculture. |
| FS 353 |
Small professional family looking to start a diversified farm including year-round hydroponic vegetables and herbs, hydroponic strawberries, eggs, chicken and game birds, honey, and Christmas trees. We would like to start a retail store to include products from our farm and neighboring farms. Long range plans include selling goods made from our products and transitioning the farm to be self-sustaining in energy usage. We would like to use agri-tourism and educational outlets to share our approach to year-round production using sustainable energy. |
| FS 354 |
We are a hardworking family with integrity, looking for a way to get into farming full-time. We have a background in livestock with an emphasis on intensive or rotational grazing. We would like to stay with this but are open to any combination of crops, orchards, vineyards and livestock. We’re also open to conventional as well as “natural,” holistic or organic which we are familiar with. Working for someone for awhile to gain experience is o.k. too. |
| FS 355 |
Parents retiring after 38 years in business. Their farm sold. Livestock and machinery will be transferred to sons when farm found. Need immediate occupancy. Need about 200 tillable acres. Need freestall or tiestall for 150 head. |
| FS 356 |
We are looking for approximately 100+ acre dairy farm with at least 50 tillable acres and a minimum of 50 tie stalls. Also would need a small heifer complex and machinery shed. Prefer minimal work to the barn. Also looking for a minimum of 3 bedroom house (no trailers/doublewides) with at least 1 ½ baths. Some work to the house is okay. We would prefer to purchase, but will consider lease or rent to own. |
| FS 358 |
We are looking for a farm to begin building equity. We have worked on several farms gaining experience and responsibility and now are ready to start on our own. Our preference is for a small-medium scale farm that grazes (certified organic would be a plus). We are open to many different types of arrangements. |
| FS 359 |
I am looking for a farm to raise hay for the horse market. I would like to find a farm in the Finger Lakes area, but other areas would be o.k. I would like to rent the land, or would consider owner financed or other financing. I have almost 40 years of farming experience and have been farming organic for almost 20 years. If this plan does not work out, I would consider managing a farm for the right farm family. |
| FS 360 |
I am looking for a dairy farm between 50 and 500 head of cattle with ample land for herd size as well as land available for future expansion or a rental farm to begin the transition to a more desirable location for farming. Housing is needed for an expanding family. Would consider working for equity in a future farm purchase for a retiring farmer. If the farm is a purchase, the operation would need to be a turn key. |
| FS 361 |
Would like to purchase 70-100 head dairy with land, free stall operation, TMR, house required. Looking for an opportunity to own farm and work with farm owner as a learning tool. I grew up on a dairy farm until the age of 14. I would like to farm in the Finger Lakes area or Western New York area. Custom crop operators need to be in the area, so I can focus on the cows. |
| FS 362 |
Have raised dairy cows, beef cattle for meat and have raised many pigs. Have also worked at haying and growing corn. Can work long hours if needed. |
| FS 363 |
Am looking for a farm to grow vegetables/fruits, either rent (short/long), rent with option to buy, or buy outright (later). Currently have been market gardening – certified organic – and have to presently vacate. Optimal location would be within 100 miles north of New York City and west of Hudson preferably with water source; but would look at things further out. Housing is not necessary but preferred. |
| FS 364 |
Looking for a place we can live and raise our family, and where we can have room for all our animals. We have 11 horses, 2 donkeys and other small pets. To have land for pasture, hay, and garden. We are willing to work for upkeep at your place, and reasonable rent. We are both hard workers and are raising our 5 boys to be responsible and hard workers too. |
| FS 365 |
We are looking for a dairy farm where we can milk approximately 100 head of cattle. We want to purchase the entire operation including cattle and machinery. We are a hardworking team and look forward for someone to give us the opportunity to have a farm of our own. Would prefer a setup with milking parlor. Looking to settle in central to south central New York. |
| FS 366 |
Early 40’s couple looking for dairy barn in Lewis County, Lowville area but would consider Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties. A 50 to 100 cow, tie stall barn preferred but would consider a freestall. Would like to rotational graze and 150+ tillable acres. Would like to find a dairyman looking to retire from farming over the next few years and that is willing to work with us to transition into the farm as they are transitioning out. Have 10+ years experience operating my own dairy. Have some equity. Housing preferred but not necessary. Open to all offers. |
| FS 367 |
Single male wanting to start a 50 milking cow dairy business. Looking for 100 acres for lease with an option to buy. I am interested in a workable tie-up dairy barn on the property. I had dairy experience while growing up. Have also raised beef, pigs for about 12 years. Most recently have raised, for three years, organic vegetables in partnership with another grower and sold them at the farmstand. I used my draft horses for vegetable field preparation, cultivation and some planting. Would like to be located in Otsego or Herkimer counties and would need housing. My long term plan is to be making cheese and bottling milk and selling them at different retail outlets such as farmers market, home delivery, etc. |
| FS 368 |
Young family seeking labor efficient dairy farm with potential to expand beyond current 60 cows. At some point would consider lease, lease to buy or outright sale. |
| FS 369 |
I am a dairy farmer with a unique opportunity. I have the possibility of a small-scale cheese maker coming on board with me who is willing to construct or retro-fit an existing building with the approximate size of 40’ x 60’ for a small scale artesian cheese facility. I currently have 65 registered milking Jerseys and 65 heifers and am looking for a farm that is or could be set up for grazing. Would prefer a freestall and parlor but not a must. Looking to rent/lease or purchase. Housing is needed. Prefer south central/south east New York but not a must. |
| FS 370 |
Am looking for 50-100 cow farm. Freestall or tie stall barn in good repair. Would like to pasture milking herd in the summer and have enough land to grow all my own hay and possibly corn. If possible, would prefer to buy turn-key operation i.e. (cow and equipment) but not necessary. Most important, I want a farm to raise my young family on, so as to be able to work together and instill in them the value of a family farm.
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