FS322

We currently grow organic vegetables in upstate New York, marketing through CSA, farmers markets and wholesale. We wish to continue doing so, but on a new farm in a great community with excellent soils in the eastern portion of upstate New York. We need a minimum 25 acres of cropland and ideally some pasture and woodland that is currently eligible to be certified organic is a plus.

FS345

Young, hard working, and experienced farm family looking for a long term joint farm management position, partnership, sale, lease, or other creative option to farm.  Over the past decade we have run market and CSA gardens and raised livestock, apples, and hops.  We want a farming situation where we can expand our vegetable production while incorporating orchards and more livestock.  We are open to any opportunities and do have experience with berries, poultry, sheep, pigs, horses, beef and dairy cattle.  We have extensive carpentry skills.

Experienced farming couple looking to relocate our organic vegetable operation to upstate New York, preferably within 2 hours of New York City. We are looking for a farm with a mixture of cropland, pasture, and woods. Looking to raise organic vegetables and herbs, small fruits and berries, orchard, as well as some livestock. Want a minimum of 10 to 20 acres of cropland and also want pasture for orchard and animals. Good barns and outbuildings as well as a source of water for irrigation are essential. Have references and equity behind us for farm purchase.

FS353

Small professional family looking to start a diversified farm including year-round hydroponic vegetables and herbs, hydroponic strawberries, eggs, chicken and game birds, honey, and Christmas trees. We would like to start a retail store to include products from our farm and neighboring farms. Long range plans include selling goods made from our products and transitioning the farm to be self-sustaining in energy usage. We would like to use agri-tourism and educational outlets to share our approach to year-round production using sustainable energy.

Am looking for a farm to grow vegetables/fruits, either rent (short/long), rent with option to buy, or buy outright (later). Currently have been market gardening – certified organic – and have to presently vacate. Optimal location would be within 100 miles north of New York City and west of Hudson preferably with water source; but would look at things further out. Housing is not necessary but preferred.

FS366

Early 40’s couple looking for dairy barn in Lewis County, Lowville area but would consider Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties. A 50 to 100 cow, tie stall barn preferred but would consider a freestall. Would like to rotational graze and 150+ tillable acres. Would like to find a dairyman looking to retire from farming over the next few years and that is willing to work with us to transition into the farm as they are transitioning out. Have 10+ years experience operating my own dairy. Have some equity. Housing preferred but not necessary. Open to all offers.

Single male wanting to start a 50 milking cow dairy business. Looking for 100 acres for lease with an option to buy. I am interested in a workable tie-up dairy barn on the property. I had dairy experience while growing up. Have also raised beef, pigs for about 12 years. Most recently have raised, for three years, organic vegetables in partnership with another grower and sold them at the farmstand. I used my draft horses for vegetable field preparation, cultivation and some planting. Would like to be located in Otsego or Herkimer counties and would need housing. My long term plan is to be making cheese and bottling milk and selling them at different retail outlets such as farmers market, home delivery, etc.

FS373

Seeking 2-10 acres to develop a small diversified vegetable operation near Rochester preferably, but will consider other opportunities in Western and Central New York. Committed to sustainable and organic practices, and marketing mainly through a CSA structure. Currently in my second season of full-time apprenticing, with ambitious goals and a strong work ethic. I am interested in leasing, partnering, buying, or any other arrangement if the situation is right. Housing on-site would be great, but not required. Water for irrigation will be needed. Greenhouse, barn/shed, equipment, all desired, but not necessary.

FS376

I am looking for an opportunity for entering farming by working, and/or managing a farm for a year or longer and work toward obtaining a farm from there.

FS381

Am seeking a farm mainly suited for field crops and/or orchards. Does not mind if a house is on the property or not, depending on the situation.

FS382

We seek to build on our 5+ years experience managing a 250 member CSA for a non-profit organization, by starting our own mixed vegetable operation focusing primarily on production for a CSA. We require 30 to 40 acres of well-drained, level, tillable ground to support our anticipated production and cover crops. The ideal site would be close enough to a population center to run an on-farm CSA pick-up, but we will consider other possibilities. We prefer straight sale (if affordable – i.e. protected) or long-term lease of protected property.

FS383

Educated, hardworking, experienced husband and wife team. Experienced in vegetable and crop production, rotational grazing, dairy. We have good work ethic and are familiar with running a business. Looking for a farm for rotational grazing beef cattle and growing vegetables, berries, orchard. Organic a plus. Our ideal farm size is 15 to 60 acres, but open to any other options.

FS384

 Would like to begin by cultivating about a one acre market garden and 2 acres in cover crop to be cared for using draft horses.  Slowly expand as the situation allows to include small grains and dry beans as well as 1-2 milking cows, chickens and possibly other livestock.  Marketing eventually via CSA preferable.  4+ acres tillable (class 1 or 2 soils).  10+ acres pasture sought.   Current barns/buildings/housing a plus, though must be an eventual possibility.

Looking for an opportunity to rent or lease a property to begin dairy farming on my own. Would also consider buying into a partnership on a larger dairy.

Young couple looking for roughly 20 to 60 acres of pasture and woodland for purchase or rent-to-own. Existing house and outbuildings preferred, but not essential. Interested in reviving currently unused pasture or orchards. We intend to raise goats and a few specialty crops for local markets, in addition to creating or maintaining a family-scale orchard and garden. We value sustainable living, and are eager to apply the concepts and techniques of permaculture to our own small slice of earth. Most interested in Rochester, Finger Lakes, or Oneida county, but willing to consider other areas for the right opportunity.

Young man (51) seeks to buy (with owner financing) or rent dairy farm (with housing).  Have my own haying equipment, looking for farm with up to 100 head, tie stall or freestall.

Highly motivated and ambitious young farmer in mid-20’s. Ten plus years of experience (supervisory rolls included) on a high quality fruit farm in Orleans County. Have Certified Pesticide Applicators license and a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/business. Seeking ownership of 250 to 600 acre fruit farm. Also interested in vegetables and grains (if profitable). Solid mix of farming and business background, as well as, a genuine love of farming would make me a strong farm owner. Interested in apprenticing, renting, leasing, partnering, and/or managing with idea of eventual ownership.

Young, hard-working couple looking for a mixed production, mid-size farm >150 acres. Organic or chem.-free would be a plus but not necessary. Looking for work-to own or purchase. The farm would stay a farm. Currently I’m working as a soil scientist. Partner is currently practicing law (has solid farm experience). My background is produce and some fruit production. Looking to get into syrup, eggs, and sheep as well. Good financials; unique references. Prefer within 3.5 hours of NYC but always willing to look.

I follow an unconventional urban “Microfarm” model. I manage scattered large gardens, and make “adoption” arrangements with landowners to care for their orchard trees. I grow many fruit and vegetable crops, with special interest in growing through the winter in high tunnels, and maximizing root cellar storage. I provide fresh produce 12 months of the year. Customers are loyal CSA members, plus some surplus retail. Organic methods, but not certified. I see my farmland situation in stages: 1) Immediately leasing land where I can consolidate existing gardens; 2) Eventually owning land where I can manage a “whole farm system.”

We are a young couple with a toddler looking to start our own diversified small farm. We have spent the last 10 years traveling the country apprenticing under many farmers. We are now ready to take our years of training in land stewardship, crop management and sustainable animal husbandry and put them towards creating a sustainable, financially successful farm. Having spent 2 seasons working at Eliot Coleman’s Four Season Farm, we would like to incorporate many of his year-round growing techniques. Our ideal farm location would be within 2 hours of New York City. We are open to many different possibilities of farm transfer. Housing is preferable.

The ideal place would depend on the land base to support the amount of animals in the facility. Be in a situation of a positive cash flow/not a situation of high debt load per animal. With the ability to be open to a situation of diversity whether it be marketing cattle, crops, seed industry.

Looking for approximately 100-acre farm primarily with tillable class 3 or better soils and remainder in pasture or woods. Retired dairy would be great. Bank financing is possible, or down payment up to 20% depending on condition of facilities and cost of initial repairs. Wife has off farm employment and the commute to Ithaca, NY should be no more than 35 minutes. Therefore, seeking farm in Tompkins, Southern Cayuga, Central Cortland, Northern Tioga or Eastern Schuyler Counties.

Self reliant, middle aged couple looking for a small to medium sized farm, preferably organic, to rent/lease long term. A small dairy (30 cows or less) and/or mixed animals (hogs, poultry, cows) farm preferred. We come with many years of agriculture experience, a small line of ag equipment, some animals (hogs, chickens, 4 work horses, cows) and the ability to fix, repair and make do with whatever we have available.

 Young couple looking for a small dairy with the goal of eventual transfer of ownership in farm as the senior farmer wishes to retire.  We can bring to a farm:  the experience of managing a certified organic dairy, as well as, but not limited to, all aspects of herd management, equipment/tractor operation, crop management (planting  to harvest) as well as being trained in AI.  We also have a few pieces of equipment and a small number of livestock.

 I am looking to relocate and expand a grass-fed/grass finished beef, pastured pork, pastured poultry operation using management intensive grazing and other minimal input techniques.  With proper grass management, animal selection, and marketing, meat grown and finished on local pastures can not only exceed quality expectations and marketability, but also produce significant profits for farmer/owner.  I have managed farms under similar management and have made money for other owners.  My wife, children, and I would like to make our own farm a success.

 Beginning farmer seeks to purchase land that is suitable for planting hops.  Undecided with regard to acreage, but ideally looking for something that can be certified organic.  Would like to work with an experienced farmer/owner on a consulting basis.  Preferred locations are Putnam County or Dutchess County, but would also look at neighboring counties (and Eastern Long Island) as well.  Not looking for owner financing and willing to invest own capital in new or existing operation (hop yard or vineyard). 

 We’re a couple looking for a 200+ acre farm with at least 100 acres of tillable land, hay fields, pasture and a decent sized woodlot.  We’ve been farming for eight years and are ready to sustainably run our own farm by starting or continuing a CSA and wholesale accounts.  In addition to growing vegetables, we want to eventually raise pigs, layers and broilers, and have a small dairy.  We are also planning on making our own hay and growing grains on a small scale.  We would like to be in relative proximity to a town.

 Ideally, we are looking for a working organic farm.  We are open to dairy goats and laying hens if there is someone to manage the livestock.

 We are a couple looking to run a small diversified fruit farm of small fruits and tree fruits, including pick your own.  We will consider taking over an existing operation or starting from the ground up.

 We are looking for a fruit farm as my expertise is in pome fruit followed by stone fruit and small fruit.  We (my family and I) are looking to market in either mixed retail and pick your own or exclusively PYO with cooperatives of local markets, restaurants and web based retail.

 Family seeking to lease/buy option or owner finance 40 to 60 tie stall dairy operation with 60+ acres.  Housing is necessary.

 I am open to different farming situations, but feel at this time a rental agreement would be preferred with the possibility to buy being open.  I have much to learn and am open to learn equally.  My interest lies in an organic grass based dairy and heritage breeds.  This is a life change for me and one I have been thinking about for years.  I am married and have a family with children old enough to contribute in helping.

 Looking for a lease/owner financed/sale situation with a property owner within 3 hours of NYC.  Prefer a situation where current farm manager stays on board to run the new operation.   Looking for land suitable for row/field crops and small livestock, in addition to unused land for developing new growing opportunities.  Water/stream (lake) and wooded land a plus, as is housing – but not required.  Looking to fully utilize all aspects of the farm possible for a diverse number of purposes.

 We are looking for a diversified farm.  We are prepared to do anything to make the farm successful.  We have ideas and are open to ideas.  Hard working, honest, dependable, and very serious about farming.

 We would like to purchase, as an investment, fertile farm land that is appropriate for organic farming.  Preferably the land should include one to three modern houses with all modern utilities and could include other established buildings for use in farming.  We would like to purchase in Dutchess, or Orange counties, or other sites close to NYC that will have development potential soon.

 Hardworking youngish couple looking for long-term lease or purchase of land within 200 miles of NYC (where we have veggie marketing experience).  We have experience working on medium to large CSA farms in the Hudson Valley and are looking to start our own operation.  Between us we have experience running a small business and coordinating CSA vegetable sales throughout  NYC, plus welding, mechanical, and electrical skills.  Looking for 40+ tillable acres of reasonably level soil.  Housing and/or outbuildings not required but a definite plus.

 We are looking for 50-200 acres of mixed woodlot/pasture/tillable fields that have been free of pesticides for 5+ years.  We are going to develop a diversified family farm – keep animals as livestock, harvest sustainably from the woodlot, and grow organic vegetables.  We want land with a natural body of water, and near established markets.  Infrastructure such as a house, barn, well, would be ideal but not necessary.

 We are a young couple looking for at least 10 acres of tillable land on which to raise organic vegetables, fruits, and chickens.  We would also like to eventually run a Bed & Breakfast.  We would prefer to be within 20 miles of a large town or city, and we prefer a lease-to-own arrangement.

 Seeking dairy or other livestock farm or recently livestock or dairy.   Farm to operate under lease, lease with option, or other arrangement, four our own diversified farm, with dairy, livestock, and crops.  For direct and contract sales.

 Two experienced, motivated young farmers would like to buy or lease, long-term, a 30 to 40 acre property suitable for a horse-powered, organic vegetable, herb, and flower farm.  Ideally the property would have 10 acres suitable for crops, 10 for hay, and 10 for pasture.  A barn and farmer housing would be helpful, but we will consider properties with limited infrastructure.  Access to water is essential and no recent pesticide use preferred.

 I am interested in the purchase, lease or a partnership arrangement where 25 to 30 acres would be used for grazing, milking, cheese production and refrigerated storage of raw, unpasteurized cow’s milk cheese.  I have experience making cheese, building refrigerated storage.  A known market brand and distribution in place.

 Young dairy family man looking for a dairy herd with buy-in.   Would like to work with successful dairy farmer for mentoring and slowly buy the herd (1-3 years).  Would prefer registered herd, must be family oriented.  My family would like to help out – son 10 yr, daughter 7 yr.  Must love cows.

 I am looking for a small to medium sized dairy farm in or around St. Lawrence County with enough acreage to support the farm even during a poor crop production year.  I would prefer a tie stall, but am comfortable with a small free stall set up.

 We are a young couple that is currently milking a herd of 50 cows on a rented farm and seeking to grow into our own farm for a long-term farming opportunity.  We have both obtained Bachelors Degrees in Agricultural Business, as well as both of us having 10 plus years of farming experience.  Looking for an opportunity to move to a farm currently milking or will be easy to make to milk again.  We are willing to consider all options, such as transfer, lease, rent, or partnership.  Our goal is to work into equity of farm ownership so that we may raise a family in the healthy environment of farming as we were.

 Hard working married couple with family.  Experienced in all areas of farming.  Looking for a 60 to 100 cow dairy farm for employment with eventual option to buy.  Housing is needed.  A big plus would be someone who realizes the importance of well taken care of, well fed cows.

 Looking to buy or transition into ownership of a vegetable and/or flower farm.  An opportunity to learn from current owners over two or three years is ideal.  I am a forester and have worked 5 summers on organic farms.  Will buy or add equity to a farm with a house, good soils, 3 acres or more cultivated and well-stocked woods (no size too big).  Must be within 3.5 hours of New York City.  Water, greenhouse, farm store all huge plus.

 Desire farm with 150 to 350 acres, 60 cow or more freestall or tie stall barn, heifer sheds and machine sheds also.  House also needed for one family.  Would like to rent farm with owner to do custom crop work.

 We are a group of 5 young individuals looking to partner with a landowner(s) in order to work toward creating a sustainable community that would contribute toward the food, energy and resource security of a larger community.  Our interests include organic vegetable, medicinal herb and small-scale grain production, as well as the development of permaculture-based living and agricultural systems.  We are currently gaining experience working/living as a group and learning about the above-mentioned systems.

 Interested in vegetable farming marketed through CSA and/or Farmers Market.  We currently grow one acre of vegetables as a hobby  -- donating the crops to friends and a local food bank.  This operation would be my second career.

 We would like a small dairy (tie stall or small freestall) to lease.  We prefer a farm that is labor efficient and can be run by two people.  

 We are an experienced, young and ambitious couple dedicated to ecological/organic farming.  We have the expertise and energy to run/own a diverse vegetable operation with a small animal component.  We are open to employment with eventual transfer, partnerships, and long-term leases.  Housing required.

 Young couple seeks farm land for long-term lease or purchase arrangement to continue natural farming operation.  Looking for land in Saratoga, Washington counties, or within close proximity to Northway.  Roadside suitable market location a plus.  Clean irrigation and room for high tunnels and greenhouses a must.

 I have been farming and managing farms since the mid-1980’s.  We would like to purchase our own farm eventually and are working to put together the down payment.  Ideally we would like to be hired on to manage and eventually purchase a farm but are open to other possibilities as well.  I have a current resume and references available.

 We are currently a vegetable CSA, and would like to expand into perennial crops (fruit, nuts, berries, etc) as well as pastured small livestock and poultry.  We would like to expand our on-farm education work in sustainable living skills, Permaculture, and related areas.  We are looking for a lease to own arrangement, or outright sale.  We are working with a Community Land Trust, and will work to create land tenure arrangements such that the land is kept in farming, and made available to new farmers in perpetuity.

 We are long term owners of a small food processing/baking company that would like to expand into vegetable production for use in our products as well as for sale through our distribution network in the greater NYC metropolitan area.  We are seeking to purchase a small farm (about 50 acres) for vegetables and herbs as well as someone to run it.  We are looking for a location within approximately 100 miles of NYC.  We are very interested in obtaining organic certification.

 I am seeking 2 to 15 acres for my farm.  I grow organically, although certification is not necessary.  My goal is to run a 60 to 80 member CSA (vegetables, cut flower), working towards adding cane and tree fruits, nuts, and other permaculture in addition to integrating livestock in a way that benefits the soil and farm.  My focus is heirloom and open pollinated vegetable varieties and heritage breed livestock.  My preferred location is Monroe County or the surrounding areas within one hour of Rochester.  I am open to partnership, employment, and lease, but I lack the capital for outright purchase.  I am more than willing to integrate as part of an existing operation.

 Honest upbeat and energetic family looking for working dairy operation wanting to transfer ownership.  Thirty plus years experience in herds 80 to 600.  Skills include:  financial planning, computer skills, Dairy Comp 300, DHIA, AI breeding, Ovsynch, herd health, hoof trimming, IVS, calf delivering, vaccination protocols, detecting milk fever, ketosis, mastitis, all heats, overseeing up to 15 employees.  Finding problems to maintain low SCC and bacteria counts; feeding calves and maintaining low death rate; putting up high quality forages and working with nutritionist for best usage.  Housing is preferable.

 Our family is looking to build a community on a family owned and run farm.  We are committed to farm sustainably and organically.  We want a farm that will also be used in the capacity of a retreat center (with wilderness, healing, and arts programming) and bed and breakfast.  We are dedicated, hardworking quick learners and are willing to partner with anyone who shares in our desire to “offer a place” of abundance and simplicity in this fast-paced world.

 Hard-working entrepreneur seeking farmland in eastern/central New York for cash crop production.  I bring 15+ years of experience in agriculture and relationships within multiple produce markets.  Looking to plant 30 to 40 acres initially and ability to expand to 100+.  Flexible with business arrangement, whether a sale/partnership/lease.  Focused on finding the proper situation and would sacrifice short-term comfort for long-term gain.  Good opportunity if you are looking to see your life’s work carried on with integrity and dedication.  I have other agricultural business opportunities that could be implemented in the right situation as well.

 I am a young, single, hard working dairy farmer.  I am seeking a lease with option to buy opportunity.  Currently I rent a 50 cow tie stall, and board out my heifers, and purchase my feeds.  I am in search of a 50 to 80 cow modern tie stall facility with 150 tillable acres.  I have 100 head total and a good line of tractors.  Would need a line of equipment.  I have been dairying for 6 years and am looking to expand, and grow my own crops, and lead up to the purchase of a farm.  Housing preferred, but not necessary.

 Experienced farm family of 5 is looking to relocate to a community with a robust market for organic fruit and vegetables and vibrant cultural/social resources.  We expect to continue our market gardening efforts of the past 8 years providing fresh produce primarily through a CSA, but also to farmers markets, growers cooperatives and grocers.  We use somewhat novel growing methods combining draft horses, tractors and hand tools and make use of a full year green fallow between cash crop years.  We hope to find property which includes a minimum of 20 acres of prime crop land as well as woodlands, outbuildings and a modest home.

 We are looking to buy farmland and to keep it as farmland for farming and enjoyment.  Location can be Saratoga, Fulton or Montgomery County, or surrounding areas.  Acreage can be 50-150 acres with 25+ in forest (mostly hardwoods) and the balance in tillable fertile land for various crops including biofuels. Some acreage can/could be available to be leased to a farmer.  Property should be zoned commercial for possible farm stand or farm stand/gift shop combination.  At least one good barn.  One habitable house.  Ideally property should have a pond or another water source and situated for scenic vistas.

 Looking for a farm specializing in row crop production with beef or dairy heifer raising as a diversity.  Looking to grow primarily corn/soybean rotation with some hay and pasture.  Looking for 100 to 500 acres.  Looking for either long term lease or partial owner finance but will consider all.  Looking for Cayuga or Onondaga County area but will consider others.

 I’m looking to work for a reputable, progressive, and innovative dairy farmer.  I would like to gain some equity and build up a herd.  Will work for organic or conventional farmer.  My top choice would be someone willing to slowly transfer the farm over.  Otherwise a farm partnership with ability to gain equity would be my second choice.  I’m open and willing to negotiate.  Just looking to get started in the dairy industry.  Looking for a motivated mentor who is willing to take the time to teach me everything he knows.

 I am looking for farm land to grow vegetables (particularly, brassica).  The land should have access to water and reasonably well drained.  The land size of 30 to 100 acres preferred.  Looking for farms in Orange County, Ulster County, Sullivan County and in other locations within 100 mile radius of New York City.

 Producing award winning farmstead cheese, ice cream, milk, small dairy/creamery —currently renting.  Looking for long term stability with a good location for marketing.

 I would like to work with a farmer for one year (dairy or livestock opportunities preferred), then apply for a loan or grant.   Have been out of the business for 10 years and want to start back up again.  Everybody I used to work for are either dead or out of the business.  Need to catch up on Breeding and Records.

 Looking for farmland and housing and barns from which to run a small, diversified organic operation including: pastured pigs, rabbits, small dairy goat and cow, laying hens, herbs, production for drying flowers and vegetables.  We also run a nonprofit advocacy organization for young farmers running events all over the country.  We would like to farm somewhere close to public transportation since we have many visitors, workshops and agricultural events.

 I am currently seeking the opportunity to acquire a sustainable dairy farm with the ability to graze and raise other animals as well.  I have a strong passion for sustainable agriculture and organic farming.  My ideal farm would consist of over fifty acres, with some buildings available, both pasture and crop land, and a house (having to put in TLC on the whole place is not a problem, but an opportunity).  I am currently engaged to a loving woman that shares my passion for organics and sustainability.  We would like a quiet country location suited to raising a family.

 My ideal situation would be to find someone who is exiting the dairy industry in the near future who wants to work with an energetic, intelligent young man and see the farm continue to be productive and well kept.  I would like to work alongside the owner for a period of time, and after the transfer process begins, still have them around from time to time as a mentor.

 Looking to lease a small dairy of registered Holsteins (40-60) using a clean, tie-stall barn with pipeline or buckets on 200 plus acres.  Housing for young stock and dry cow facilities with maintenance shop preferred.  All forms of leasing, eventual transfers considered.  Housing preferred.

 I am a young farmer with 4 seasons of growing experience.  I am looking for ½ to ¾ acres of fertile land for organic vegetable production in Westchester, Orange, Ulster, Putnam, Dutchess, or Columbia counties.  Ideally, this land would be plowed or in pasture.  It is also important that the land has been free of chemical application for the last three years.  Access to water for irrigation is necessary. Electricity would be helpful.

 My goal is to establish a draft horse-powered, full-year, diversified farming operation, including vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy, livestock and value-added products.  Produce will be marketed primarily through a CSA and Farmers’ Markets.  Ideally, the property will be between 50 and 150 acres, with 20 to 30 tillable acres, 20 to 50 acres of pasture and hay land, and the remainder in mixed woodland, wetland and water resources.  Being located near to a city is preferable.  I am particularly interested in the regions around Saratoga Springs and Hudson, NY;  however, I am open to other locations and property layouts, as well as various lease/ownership options.

 I am a young farmer seeking to grow a wide variety of organic vegetables for CSA, Farmstand or Greenmarket.  I would like to farm on Long Island or somewhere close to NYC.  I have been farming for three years in Connecticut with an already well-established organic vegetable farm.  I have winter greenhouse experience.  I would like to enter into some sort of profit share with current owners and eventually acquire some land.  I would need housing.

 Young family of 6 looking for dairy farm 50 to 300 plus acres; 75 to unlimited head milking.  May need housing.  Will be moving from South Carolina and would like to do retirement transfer or lease to buy with owner finance.  Husband knows a little about dairy farming but learns very quickly and wife was raised on dairy farms in New York State.  We both love to work with animals and love working outdoors and don’t mind getting dirty and putting in a good hard honest day’s work.  We have 4 children two of which are 9 and 6 and could learn and help also.  We all just want to live the farm life and have a life about self-worth and not about the money.

 Young, energetic, married couple looking for 5 to 50 acres of flat, well-draining soils suitable for organic vegetable production.  Ideally, the farm would have structure(s) which could store equipment, serve as washing/packing facilities, and could be a pickup location for a CSA.  Access to water for irrigation is a must.  We would like to live on or very close to the farm, though the quality of the land outweighs the availability of housing.  We are looking for a place to start a business, make a home, and begin nurturing soils so that they provide years of high quality produce for CSA members, farmers markets, and/or restaurants.

 Hard-working, young farm couple seeks 5 to 35 acres for natural vegetable and fruit production in eastern New York or western New England.  Could pair well with an established vegetable, orchard or pastured livestock operation.  Short term (2 to 10 year) lease, contiguous housing, and well access preferred but not necessary.  We bring 4+ seasons farm experience, marketing skills, and determination – ask to see our business plan.  Also considering managerial and work-to-own arrangements.

 Young couple with eleven years of combined farming experience (CSA/markets/wholesale/management) looking to relocate from Philadelphia/South Jersey areas to the right farming opportunity in New York.  We are seeking two to five tillable acres for vegetable production and are open to exploring all options of business partnerships (profit share, rental, barter, caretaking or work trade).  Ideally the property has some existing infrastructure and equipment, on-site housing and would be available as early as Spring, 2011.

 Seeking farm opportunity north of the Hudson Valley for diverse production of specialty herbs and vegetables, native wildflower seed production and some pastured livestock.  Ideal property to have some woodlands, minimum 10 acres tillable and minimal 20 acres pasture. Proximity to capital region preferred for marketing opportunities and on-site workshops.  Farm seeker has a degree in Farm Management and a full 5 year business plan in development.

 Young, hardworking, farm experienced family seeking a farmer who is in search of someone to take over their operation.  Would require owner financing but willing to work into ownership over time.  Prefer 40-100 cows, parlor/freestall or tie stall.  Have experience in most if not all of dairy business including herdsman, maintenance, certified AI, milking, crops, calves etc.  Have been managing dairy for past 3 years.  Open to most areas, housing preferred but not necessary.

 We are seeking a situation where owner is retiring or plans to retire in 1 to 3 years.  Prefer an operation that is conducive to direct sales of milk or other dairy products.  We have a desire to develop a direct market by farm stand and/or delivery.

 Young farmer seeking 50+ acres to establish integrated vegetable CSA and pastured meat operation for direct local sale.  Experience with CSA and small livestock.  Land must be within proximity of 20,000+ population center.  Infrastructure is less important than land quality, though water/electric are a must.  Looking to establish a family farm, so eventual ownership is important.  Looking for owner financing or lease with buy option, though open to other arrangements.

 We are looking to move into a facility with our cows and heifers that will enable us to grow our herd size.  We are open to many options, joining another herd, or renting a barn with just our animals.  We are exploring all our options.  Just getting started milking and farming on our own and looking for places that are going to facilitate our needs.

 We are a young farming couple looking for the opportunity to begin our own project, whether it be from scratch or built upon an already-existing operation.  We are ideally looking for a long-term opportunity and are most experienced in growing vegetables, but flexible and interested in many fields of agriculture.

 Looking for farm /acreage for use in organic herb and vegetable gardens.  Pasture space for sheep and chickens as well as work horses.  Interested in CSA programs and local education opportunities.  Long term goal is a sustainable, community oriented, diversified sustainable farm.

 We are seeking to raise crops (organic, if possible) and live a private outdoor lifestyle.  We would love to raise horses for hippotherapy.  We need a live-on situation for the first 1 to 2 years.

 We are looking to establish a summertime Yiddish educational farming fellowship on the grounds of an existing or potential farming operation.  We are looking for 5 to 10 acres where ten to twelve fellows will spend the summer working and learning about farming.  As a non-profit we would handle all programming and fellow selection.  We are interested in creating a mutual relationship with regard to business as well as infrastructure maintenance and support.

 We are a family of 4 (husband, wife and 2 teenage sons) who are looking for an opportunity on a fruit, vegetable and/or small livestock farm.  We have experience with raising chickens, turkeys, goats and fruit and vegetables for ourselves.  We want to be in Central New York State.