Preferred counties/regions
- Central
- Cortland County
- Cayuga County
- Southern Tier
- Schuyler County
- Tioga County
- Tompkins County
Desired acreage
- 5 or fewer
Farming Status
Beginning farmer: 10 years or less of experience managing a farm business
Currently farming full-time
Primary reason for farming
Farm will generate the majority of my income
Farming status, plans, and practices
I am looking for an opportunity or collaboration to grow fruit trees and other perennial crops. My goals are to grow cider apples, trial new varieties of apples, grow fruit and other interesting perennials, and develop unique products/markets.
I have experience in organic, holistic, biodynamic orchard/farm practices as well as permaculture. My goal is to develop a no spray/low spray orchard with an increasing focus on new/wild apple varieties.
Farm Experience & Education
- Farm manager
- On farm work experience
Working on orchards for 7 years and have been involved in all aspects of management.
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming method or practice
- Organic (not certified)
- Regenerative/Sustainable
Primary crops
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Fruits
Primary livestock
My focus is on wild and new varieties of apple trees. Open to working with folks at many different scales. Including those who are interested in traditional orchards, establishing silvopasture systems, or who just want a few trees added to their land.
Farm business plan or farm resume
Farmland Needs
Ideally looking for land within 30mins of Ithaca area. Flexible on the infrastructure included. Barn space and equipment access would be a huge plus but is not necessary. Open to working with raw land.
Desired Tenure
Looking for a long term opportunity which ideally would be some sort of cooperative model or possibly long term lease.
