Chatham Center, NY, Columbia County
Acres Available
Open Tillable Acres
Wooded (or other) Acres
Condition & Current Use
Equine facility that is currently only housing 2 retired horses. There is a horse barn, arena, and hay barn on site. There is a barn by the street that was a retail tack store, and has 10 stalls on the lower level. Fencing is old but fenced all the way to the Kinderhook creek. Nice pasture but does need attention just because it has not been used regularly and over growth that needs to be removed. Quite usable with basic maintenance. There is an area behind the main house that has a point driven well, piped to the barns, but could be used up for watering of farm animals or gardening. Barns for livestock will depend on the type of livestock. Sheep and goats preferred. Will discuss in detail directly with you.
Soil Types
Farm History & Past Use
We are in an AG district and the land has a filed soil map- high quality for growing.
http://chathamnewyork.us/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/9-Agriculture.pdf
Tenure Options
More than happy to discuss leasing the land with our 2 retired mares remaining onsite.
Lease would be for barns and pastures since owner lives on site.
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
Livestock / Crops Description
Property has been used to raise Thoroughbreds and Arabians. Set up would benefit by goats or even sheep. Pasture is prime Ag soil and could be used for various plantings- to be discussed. There is a smaller area behind the main house that with a little shrub clearing would be nice for flower growing as there is an unused water source there. The large pasture near the creek may be able to obtain water if a state permit for withdrawal was obtained.
Crops Permitted
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Vegetables
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Fruits
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Flowers or Ornamentals
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Other Crops
Livestock Permitted
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Equine
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Goats/Sheep
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Poultry
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Bees
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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Fencing
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Water access
Equipment
We have basic pasture mowing equipment which can be discussed.
Fencing
Old wood fencing- needs to be replaced depending on the farming venture and what style would be suitable. The large pasture is mostly electric tape.
Water Access
Property is bordered on back side by the Kinderhook Creek.
Well water to house and large horse barn- also available- Point driven dug well is connected to the barns.
Farmer Housing
Potential living quarters if the main level of the old Tack Shop can be be remodeled.
Additional Property Information
Property is in an Ag district allowing farming. Any changes of use to the property are subject to local zoning codes etc.
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
Private and in a quiet area.
