Meyer Homestead

Eaton, NY, Madison County

For Lease
Updated

Acres Available

14

Open Tillable Acres

12

Wooded (or other) Acres

0

Infrastructure

  • No infrastructure
  • Black outline of a water drop Water access
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Crops Permitted

  • black outline of a carrot Vegetables
  • black outline apple icon Fruits
  • black outline of a flower Flowers or Ornamentals
  • black outline of a wheat germ Grains
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Livestock Permitted

  • black outline cow icon Cattle - Beef
  • black outline dairy icon Cattle - Dairy
  • Black outline of a sheep Goats/Sheep
  • Black outline of a bee Bees
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Condition & Current Use

Hello farmers! I have a total of 14 acres of open fields that are some what divided by driveway and home of landowner. They are available for a lease. We prefer someone looking for open fields to cultivate hay, use for pasture of livestock, or other crops that do not involve herbicides or other chemicals (organic practices required). If you, or someone you know are interested in seeing the potential.  Please contact me!

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Soil Types

Soils information is attached. Mostly Mardin channery silt loams (MaB, MaC, MaD). Most of the land is MaC which is farmland of statewide importance.

Farm History & Past Use

About 9 years ago beans were grown in the field. Over the last 8 years there has been some cattle and sheep rotationally grazed on the land. The last 2 years has just been hay.   

Tenure Options

Tenure Options

For Lease

We are looking to lease the land to someone who is able to qualify for the agricultural assessment. This is a requirement so only inquire if you are able to qualify. Short term lease to start with option to extend if agreement has worked out. 

Price for Lease Per Acre

$40

Are you willing to mentor a new or beginning farmer?

No

Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?

Yes

Production Preferences

Livestock / Crops Description

Hay or other crop that could be harvested without herbicides or chemicals. Animals for pasture, horses, cows, sheep.

Crops Permitted

  • black outline of a carrot Vegetables
  • black outline apple icon Fruits
  • black outline of a flower Flowers or Ornamentals
  • black outline of a wheat germ Grains
  • black outline hay icon Hay
  • black outline other crops icon Other Crops

Livestock Permitted

  • black outline cow icon Cattle - Beef
  • black outline dairy icon Cattle - Dairy
  • Black outline of a sheep Goats/Sheep
  • Black outline of a bee Bees

Preferred Farming Method

Biodynamic Organic (certified) Organic (not certified) Regenerative/Sustainable

Farm Infrastructure

  • No infrastructure
  • Black outline of a water drop Water access

Water Access

There is a pond near one field and a stream near the other field. Stream was previously used for water for grazing animals. Portable fencing would need to be installed for animals. 

Additional Property Information

No questionable herbicides and or chemicals. 

Is the Property Conserved

No

Current Land Zoning

Agricultural

Is the property located in a NY Agricultural District?

Yes

Can the public be on the property as a part of the farm business?

Negotiable

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