Walton, NY, Delaware County
Acres Available
Open Tillable Acres
Wooded (or other) Acres
Condition & Current Use
East Brook Community Farm is a collectively owned farm in Walton, NY, founded in 2015. Our farm manager (and last remaining farmer) is stepping down, and we’re looking for experienced farm management to establish their own farm business here. Build on 10 years of work we’ve put into this land, community, and business, while developing your own enterprise (or moving your existing one). Options include leasing with openness to co-ownership.
Soil Types
Farm History & Past Use
- East Brook Community Farm has operated as a worker cooperative for most of the last decade.
- The property is owned collectively. Some members wish to be bought out, some wish to remain.
- Farmers developed a no-till market garden, distributing produce through several channels including a CSA program, local farmers markets and restaurants, a food hub, and mutual aid sites in the Bronx. Over the years we also raised meat birds, laying hens, geese, small ruminants, and cows.
- Currently, Rachael (Farm Manager), Sarah (Farm Founder), and Theresa (Legal/Finance Manager) are caring for the property as we seek a new round of land stewards.
Tenure Options
- Farm operations can begin as early as Spring 2026. If seeking housing, can move in earlier.
- We see multiple financial arrangements possible, depending on the number of farmers involved, housing requirements, use of major equipment, etc. Options include leasing with openness for co-ownership.
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We are committed to working with incoming farmer(s) and farm service organizations such as CADE to ensure that we develop a robust, transparent, and mutually beneficial arrangement.
Please reach out if you are a farmer or group of farmers who:
- are up for the challenge of establishing a profitable farm operation, or moving your existing operation here. We define profitable as able to contribute to the organizational operational expenses of the property. This is not a continuation of EBCF - this is your entity!
- bring a combination of farming and business experience. This is not a good fit for someone who is new to both farming and business.
- are happy to share space in the farmhouse with others, or already have their own local housing.
- are open to regular events hosted on site, including multi-day events.
Price for Lease Per Acre
Are you willing to mentor a new or beginning farmer?
Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?
Production Preferences
Crops Permitted
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Vegetables
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Fruits
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Flowers or Ornamentals
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Hay
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Maple
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Other Crops
Livestock Permitted
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Cattle - Beef
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Goats/Sheep
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Poultry
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Bees
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Other Livestock
Preferred Farming Method
Farm Infrastructure
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Barns - Equipment Storage
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Barns - Livestock
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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
Use of farming equipment, from seed trays and shovels to BCS walk-behind tractor and farm truck
Fencing
- 3 acres of deer fenced farmland. Within this space:
- 1+ acre market garden, well maintained for low weed pressure and prime soil health
- 20 x 48 greenhouse, currently used as a nursery and curing space
- 30 x 96 hoophouse for in-ground growing
- Covered wash station and equipment storage space
- 1+ acres of pasture (was primarily used for raising meat birds)
- Capacity to support livestock programs and/or crop expansion, if desired: 10+ acres of pasture (mostly unfenced), some fencing equipment, barn for overwintering animals
Farmer Housing
- 1880s farmhouse with seven bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, large kitchen, laundry (some of these bedrooms will already be occupied)
- Insulated electrified shed with 2 bedrooms
Additional Property Information
We are looking to bring on farmers with a combination of farming and business experience. This is not a good fit for someone who is new to both farming and business. If you are up for the challenge of establishing a profitable farm operation, or moving your existing operation here please reach out. We define profitable as able to contribute to the organizational operational expenses of the property.
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
Capacity to support livestock programs and/or crop expansion, if desired: 10+ acres of pasture (mostly unfenced), some fencing equipment, barn for overwintering animals
We are also offering:
- E-list and other customer information
- Introductions to local and regional farming communities
- Mentorship support / knowledge transfer
