Oxford, NY, Chenango County
Acres Available
Open Tillable Acres
Wooded (or other) Acres
Condition & Current Use
Established hay field with over 40 years of continuous hay production (likely 100+ years historically). The field has been harvested annually and is in good condition. Flat to gently rolling terrain, fully open with no wooded areas. Ready for immediate use by an incoming farmer.
Soil Types
Farm History & Past Use
This field has been used exclusively for hay production for over 40 years, with annual harvests. No chemical inputs, no row cropping. The land has been maintained in continuous hay use and is in good condition.
Tenure Options
Seeking a flexible, season-by-season arrangement for hay harvest only. No multi-year lease or long-term contract. Farmer must maintain the field as hay ground — no tillage, no row crops, no chemical applications for weed control or soil prep. Arrangement renewable annually by mutual agreement. Landowner retains full control over field use going forward.
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
Hay only. The field is to be used exclusively for hay production. No row crops, no vegetables, no grains, no livestock grazing. The land has been maintained as a hay field for generations and that use is to continue.
Crops Permitted
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Hay
Livestock Permitted
Preferred Farming Method
Farm Infrastructure
Additional Property Information
Hay production only. No tillage, no row crops, no chemical herbicides or pesticides. Field must remain in grass/hay use. No livestock. No permanent structures to be erected. Farmer is responsible for all equipment and harvest logistics. Landowner retains right to terminate arrangement at end of any season with reasonable notice. Access to the field is by permission only — no subletting or third-party access without landowner approval.
Is the Property Conserved
Current Land Zoning
Is the property located in a NY Agricultural District?
Can the public be on the property as a part of the farm business?
Additional Information About This Property
This is a clean, long-established hay field with no complications. The right farmer will find it low-maintenance and immediately workable. Landowner is local and accessible but not involved in day-to-day operations. Looking for someone reliable who wants good hay ground and will treat it with respect.
