2026 is the Year of the "Farm Stand"

2026 is the Year of the "Farm Stand"

Beginning June 15, 2026:
The On PREMISE Farm Stand is OPEN! 
Come to the Farm at 926 Welch Road, Owego, NY 13827

The MOBILE Farm Stand will be making rounds!
Find us:
The Owego VFW
The Owego Home Central
Other locations to come!
 

 

 

We are living our Blessings and Objectives!  We set Target Goals:

This is a new business built on the foundation of a Family Farm. 

Short Term

• 2023

  • Set up the Garden Design and Trellis Infrastructure and began collaboration with small businesses with planting and harvesting vegetables in the year one Victory Garden! 
  • Year two expansion planning for the larger design and expansive planting of evolving Victory Garden
  • Expanded planting of Blueberry Plants
  • Changed grape methods and management to create new growth and grape production. 
  • Planted seedlings and cultivated new growth planting areas. 
  • Planted perennial plants and bulbs to encourage a pollinating ecosystem.
  • Planted ground cover to begin replacement of non functional grasses. 
  • Hired Labor to support me in the  caretaking of the Seedlings, Native Trees, Fruit Trees, Bushes, Shrubs, Vegetables, and Herbs. 
  • Year one health check - soil & Water Riparian Area analysis - the 500 plants are thriving at rates well above typical growth standards.  
  • Pond riparian preparation that included the excavation to remove invasives, clean the pond edge, invested in ground cover and rock & stone to prevent erosion, and create a sustainable spillway.
  • Repurposed Granary (outbuilding) to become part of the Pond RV Haven for guests. Including a deck and dock for recreation area for dry camping (self contained) short term RV guests and Event Hosting. 
  • Barn Restoration - expert guidance for a 7 year plan. Began with cleaning inside and improving the landscape to route water and moisture away from the barn.
     
• 2024
  • Started by cleaning up the farm buildings and areas inside and outside to make the property more attractive.
  • Removed older fencing and Installed new fencing to ensure safety and protect  working companion animals. 
  • Partnered with the team from Tioga County Soil and Water and the Department of Forestry to assess the property and plan for future improvements to the farm and the regenerative practices for soil, water, plants, animals, and forests.  
  • Cleaned Creek bed to improve water source and flow management
  • Planted a 500 tree riparian area around the creek guided by Tioga County Soil and Water Team.
  • Installed 3 RV electric hookups and became a 5-Star Host through Boondockers Welcome / Harvest Hosts.  
  • Repurposed Shed (outbuilding) to become part of a RV Haven for guests. 
  • Built a deck and recreation area for RV guests and Event Hosting. 
  • Set up the Victory Garden Design 
  • Planted the beginning of an Orchard and Plant Guild area for companion planting, to encourage fertile soil, well drained soil, pollinators, and reduce diseases, and insect and critter infestation. 
  • Business Infrastructure to include Operational Name, Logo, Website, and Communications Platform to launch January 2025.
     
• 2025
  • Website Launch
  • Social Media and email campaign
  • Educational Video and Links to learning
  • Spring planting of the Pond Riparian Area that will include 600 trees, bushes and shrubs. Again, guided by Tioga County Soil and Water. 
  • Begin Transformation of Hay Fields to nurture the soil and begin crop production. 
  • Barn - year 2 Infrastructure
     
• 2026
  • Growing Products 
    • Planning for Organic - No Tillage / Chemical Fertilizers / Pesticides / Herbicides Orchard:  26+ Fruit Trees with individual Tree Guilds growing, hoping for lite production this year! 
    • Field:  Planting 10 Acres of Rows 12’ on Center and 4’ Wide to redistribute to 30” wide Beds with 24” wide (or less) pathways 
    • Planting Constantly, with interplanting
    • Using Cover Crops (White Dutch Clover  or Native Mustard)
    • Crimper / Roller between rows 
    • Seeding &Transplanter Tools
  • Producing Protein Products
    • Rotational Laying Hens 
    • Raising Chicks to Pullets to sell as early Layers in July / August
    • Raising first set of meat birds.  
  • Partnering with Wellness Businesses
    • La Republica Superfoods
      • Mushroom Based Products
    • Lotions & Soaps with Magnesium
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• Mid Term  2027 - 2030
  • Restoration of the historic farm house into a traditional design with a renewed energy efficiency to support a mindful regenerative model.  
    • Rotational Grazing Piglets
    • Rotational Grazing Beef
  • Possible Hoop House Potential for Chicken and Pigs winter residence 
  • Event Collaboration & Hosting
    • Regenerative Farming Events
    • Homesteading Events 
    • Small Business Events
    • Veteran Support Events
    • Student Support Events (FFA and Skills USA) 
    • Indoor Event:  Barn Restoration to replace siding, doors
  • Historic Restoration of remaining out buildings (original spring house and outhouse)
     
• Long Term 2031 - 2040 
  • Riparian area maturity. 
  • Meadows and Pollinators maturity. 
  • Food Security with protein sources: chicken, eggs, beef, pork as part of Rotational Grazing methods. 
  • Regenerative Farming Events
  • Homesteading Events 
  • Small Business Events
  • Veteran Support Events
  • Student Support Events (FFA and Skills USA) 
  • Barn gathering and new ways of using barns to gather and build.  Woodshop aspirations. 
  • Maintenance and Care of buildings.
  • Ongoing effort and maintenance to ensure  soil, water, plants, and animals are thriving.  

The fun begins when you select and arrange the combinations of functions important to the tree!