Andes, NY, Delaware County
Acres Available
Open Tillable Acres
Wooded (or other) Acres
Condition & Current Use
Beautiful rolling meadows in the middle of the forever wild Catskill State Forrest. The property has been kept in pristine shape, with high tensile electric fence, as well as stone walls, enclosing the 120 acres of meadow. The property currently has 70 head of Angus / Wagyu cross animals in a certified organic intensive rotational grazing operation. It also has a number of properties used as AirBnB rentals as well as the owner and family who live on site for much of the year.
Soil Types
Farm History & Past Use
Was a multigenerational dairy farm throughout much of the 1900s. Has since been maintained and leased for pasture. An orchard of 100 or so apple trees has been added and has now matured.
Tenure Options
We are looking for a couple to live on the farm and assist with the management of the farm's operations and the operation and management of 5 homes on the property.
Are you willing to mentor a new or beginning farmer?
Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?
Production Preferences
Livestock / Crops Description
Wagyu / Angus beef operation, apples, blueberries.
Crops Permitted
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Fruits
Livestock Permitted
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Cattle - Beef
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Equine
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Goats/Sheep
Farm Infrastructure
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Barns - Equipment Storage
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Electrical access
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Equipment
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Farmer housing
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Fencing
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Water access
Equipment
We are very well set up with all needed equipment in excellent working shape.
Fencing
5 wire high tensile electrified fence.
Water Access
Good water all over the property with ponds, wells and running water.
Farmer Housing
Three bedroom ranch house overlooking a creek. It is in excellent condition.
Additional Property Information
Would be assisting in existing beef operation - moving animals and maintaining fencing, mowing, weed whacking, plowing as needed etc.
Is the Property Conserved
Current Land Zoning
Can the public be on the property as a part of the farm business?
Additional Information About This Property
Property is 15 minutes from Livingston Manor, and up and coming Catskills (meets Brooklyn) type town. There is a thriving community, 2 breweries, an artisinal bakery and pizzeria, the headquarters of the Catskill Art Society and Catskill Mountainkeeper, and so much else. Also property is 5 minutes from the fabled Beaverkill River, where American dry fly fishing was invented, and countless opportunities to be outside and enjoy nature.
