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May 30, 2017

Volunteer Opportunities in June 

The farm is bustling with activity and could use the help of our dedicated volunteers. We have some special activities for you to be a part of this month.

• Join us this Saturday,  June 3rd from 10 AM – 2 PM to plant hops and to build some trellising to support them.  Kevin from Lithology Brewing Co. will be here to show us how it’s done. Sign up here to help.
• Join us Friday, June 16th from 4:30 – 9:30 PM to support our first Food Truck Rodeo Fundraiser. Help us with set-up & break down, ticket taking, children’s activities, and more. Sign up here to help.

You can work as little or as long as you want, we’re always grateful for the help you provide.

The farm thrives on community support.  We look forward to seeing you soon!

      

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Entrance donation will be $20/family (up to 6 members) or $5/individual. To buy your tickets in advance click here.

Crossroads Farm is operated by the  all volunteer board of the nonprofit Nassau Land Trust Inc. 501(c)(3). We receive no public funding. We rely solely on your support, farm stand sales, donations, grants, and fundraiser events to keep the operation going with the support of many great volunteers! #togetherwegrow To make a donation or get involved at the farm please visit our website.

Sunshine Days Summer Program is Back this August

Registration has begun! 

Early bird pricing: $180.00 per week (if registered before June 15th) 

Standard pricing: $195.00 per week

Payment must be made in full upon registration.

• To register and pay on-line, click here.
• To register and pay by check, mail your registration form and check to:

Or come to the farm and register in person!

For more details see our flier below:

See What’s at the Farmstand Memorial Day Weekend!

We have a small supply of corn on the cob this weekend. Stop in early to get it while it’s available!

Also try some of our many local products:

Buy any two roses at the regular price and get one free this Memorial Day weekend. Select from Knock-Out, Floribunda, and Tea Rose varieties. Additionally there are annuals including impatiens, marigolds, begonias, pansies, and more. Buy annuals by the flat or single cell. We also have a variety of hanging baskets including impatiens, petunias, and fuschias.  Purchase beautiful urns chock full of annuals. They’ll make a welcome appearance at any entryway. Please stop in to purchase these beautiful flowers for your home garden.

The blueprints are off the drawing board, the foundation is poured, and we are underway! The farm will have a new warming kitchen and rest room building in 2017 — with your help.

We still need to raise some funds.

This is a great way to make a difference with a financial contribution to something tangible and permanent.  This structure will upgrade our physical plant and will allow us to host catered affairs, do light food and meal prep for the store and events, provide the modern conveniences for staff and visitors, and more.

Click the link below to help us build in 2017! 

You can also mail a check to the Nassau Land Trust, 2417 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, NY 11040.  All contributions are 100% tax deductible.  The NLT is a New York State 501(c)(3) non-profit.  We receive no public money for running the farm and must therefore raise all funds necessary for operations and capital improvements.  Our break-even annual operating budget is about $250,000.

Want to get involved?  Want to make a difference at the farm and in your community?  We have a vibrant and well organized volunteer program.  Maybe this is the year for you to get get your hands in the dirt and to help sustain this unique and exciting project.  Without volunteers, we couldn’t get all the work done.  We are truly a community effort!

Click below for more information and to sign up.  Our next volunteer orientation is on Saturday, June 10th at 1:00 PM.

We produce high-quality organic compost at Crossroads Farm in conjunction with the New York Equestrian Center.  

We have large volumes available at very competitive pricing.  Please email us for more information.

CSA Booklets Available to Purchase until July 4th!

Support your local farm by providing revenue before the next growing season. This revenue goes towards the purchase of soil, seeds, and other farming supplies.

Here’s how Crossroads Farm Consumer Supported Agriculture (CSA) works:

• Purchase your CSA booklet at $50 and receive $55 worth of coupons.
• Purchase your CSA booklet at $100 and receive $110 worth of coupons.
• Use your CSA coupons for purchases in the farm stand.

Additionally, customers using their CSA booklets get a 10% discount on all their farm stand purchases.

You may purchase your CSA booklets on-line by by clicking the link below or in the store. 

Start your Flower and Vegetable Garden with Crossroads Own Organic Seedlings

The time is now to start your vegetable and flower gardens with Crossroads own organic seedlings.  We have many varieties to share with you.

Available Varieties Include:

Flowers: Calendula, Cosmos, Zinnias, Celosia, Sunflowers, Bachelor Buttons, & Nasturtium

Herbs: Chamomile, Basil, Parsley, Dill, Mint, Lemon Balm, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Garlic Chives, Rosemary & Lavender

Vegetables:Tomatoes, Eggplants, Peppers, Cucumber, Squashes, Zucchinis, Lettuces, Arugula, Kale, Swiss Chard, Carrots, Onions, Broccoli, Garlic, Cauliflower, Cabbages

Get them while they last, our seedlings go fast!

The Farmstand is open for the season!

Open Memorial Day Monday, May 29th: 10 AM – 3 PM

Store Hours:

Monday: Closed

Tuesday – Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM

      

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Hee-haw! Mark your calendar to have dinner with us at our Food Truck Rodeo Fundraiser on Friday, June 16th from 5 PM – 9 PM. Besides eating great food from Malverne’s own Cheezy Pete, Elizabeth Walker along with Frozen Sin and a few other great trucks to be named soon. There will be fun for the whole family! Come enjoy live music from Cyndi Hazell Straight From The Heart Band, Craft Beer from Lithology Brewing Co., & Barnshed Brewing, wine, pony rides, face painting, corn hole, and other fun country games.

Entrance donation will be $20/family (up to 6 members) or $5/individual. Your contribution goes directly to helping the Farm! Advance ticket sale information will be available soon.

Crossroads Farm is operated by the  all volunteer board of the nonprofit Nassau Land Trust Inc. 501(c)(3). We receive no public funding. We rely solely on your support, farm stand sales, donations, grants, and fundraiser events to keep the operation going with the support of many great volunteers! #togetherwegrow To make a donation or get involved at the farm please visit our website.

Sunshine Days Summer Program is Back this August

Registration has begun! 

Early bird pricing: $180.00 per week (if registered before June 15th) 

Standard pricing: $195.00 per week

Payment must be made in full upon registration.

• To register and pay on-line, go to: www.xroadsli.org –  (Available Soon!)
• To register and pay by check, mail your registration form and check to:

Or come to the farm and register in person!

For more details see our flier below:

See What’s New at Our Farmstand

We have a new product this week from Brooklyn Whatever “Shpickles”. Try pickled brussel sprouts, string beans or carrots and get a 5% coupon to use on your next farmstand purchase. Please come back and let us know how you like them!

Come in and browse our local produce and products.

Many plants and flowers available at the farm this weekend, purchase 2 gal. size roses, annuals including  impatiens, marigolds, begonias, pansies, and more. Buy annuals by the flat or single cell. We also have a variety of hanging baskets including impatiens, petunias, and fuschias.  Please stop in to purchase these beautiful Spring flowers for your home and garden.

The blueprints are off the drawing board, the foundation is poured, and we are underway! The farm will have a new warming kitchen and rest room building in 2017 — with your help.

We still need to raise some funds.

This is a great way to make a difference with a financial contribution to something tangible and permanent.  This structure will upgrade our physical plant and will allow us to host catered affairs, do light food and meal prep for the store and events, provide the modern conveniences for staff and visitors, and more.

Click the link below to help us build in 2017! 

You can also mail a check to the Nassau Land Trust, 2417 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, NY 11040.  All contributions are 100% tax deductible.  The NLT is a New York State 501(c)(3) non-profit.  We receive no public money for running the farm and must therefore raise all funds necessary for operations and capital improvements.  Our break-even annual operating budget is about $250,000.

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Want to get involved?  Want to make a difference at the farm and in your community?  We have a vibrant and well organized volunteer program.  Maybe this is the year for you to get get your hands in the dirt and to help sustain this unique and exciting project.  Without volunteers, we couldn’t get all the work done.  We are truly a community effort!

Click below for more information and to sign up.  Our next volunteer orientation is on Sunday, May 21st at 10:00 AM.

Welcome back all of our veteran volunteers!

We produce high-quality organic compost at Crossroads Farm in conjunction with the New York Equestrian Center.

We have large volumes available at very competitive pricing.  Please email us for more information.

Support Crossroads Farm and Purchase Your 2017 CSA Booklets Today!

Support your local farm by providing revenue before the next growing season. This revenue goes towards the purchase of soil, seeds, and other farming supplies.

Here’s how Crossroads Farm Consumer Supported Agriculture (CSA) works:

• Purchase your CSA booklet at $50 and receive $55 worth of coupons.
• Purchase your CSA booklet at $100 and receive $110 worth of coupons.
• Use your CSA coupons for purchases in the farm stand.

Additionally, customers using their CSA booklets get a 10% discount on all their farm stand purchases.

You may purchase your CSA booklets on-line by by clicking the link below or in the store.

Start your Flower and Vegetable Garden with Crossroads Own Organic Seedlings

Get a start on your vegetable garden with Crossroads own organic seedlings.  We have many varieties to share with you.

Available Varieties Include:

Flowers: Calendula, Cosmos, Zinnias, Celosia, Sunflowers, Bachelor Buttons, & Nasturtium

Herbs: Chamomile, Basil, Parsley, Dill, Mint, Lemon Balm, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Garlic Chives, Rosemary & Lavender

Vegetables:Tomatoes, Eggplants, Peppers, Cucumber, Squashes, Zucchinis, Lettuces, Arugula, Kale, Swiss Chard, Carrots, Onions, Broccoli, Garlic, Cauliflower, Cabbages

Get them while they last, our seedlings go fast!

The Farmstand is open for the season!

Open Memorial Day Monday, May 29th: 10 AM – 3 PM

Store Hours:

Monday: Closed

Tuesday – Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM

      

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Calling all country folk! Come join us for an evening of food, beer and wine, music, games, hayrides, and family fun. More details to follow soon on our Facebook page and in our next email blast!

Sunshine Days Summer Program is Back this August

Registration has begun! 

Early bird pricing: $180.00 per week (if registered before May 31) 

Standard pricing: $195.00 per week

Payment must be made in full upon registration.

• To register and pay on-line, go to: www.xroadsli.org –  (Available Soon!)
• To register and pay by check, mail your registration form and check to:

Or come to the farm and register in person!

For more details see our flier below:

Creative Mothers Day Gift Ideas at the Farmstand!

Get a gift that shows your mother that you appreciate her.

For the mom that enjoys cooking we have beautiful and unusual spices from Crimson and Clove and spice rubs and marinades from Wally’s Spotted Dog Organics. For those mothers that enjoy a little pampering we have artisanal soaps, balms and lotions from Karmic Alchemy. For the gardener, (I hope my daughter is reading this), purchase some of Crossroads own beautiful organic herb and vegetable starts for the homestead. For the mom that loves a little sweet treat, we have apple fritters, apple cider doughnuts, pies and cakes from Papa’s Country Porch.  Of course, if she loves to shop purchase Crossroads CSA booklets in $50 and $100 denominations. These are perfect for the thrifty mothers too! You get $55 worth of coupons for your $50 purchase and $110 worth of coupons for your $100 purchase. Plus you get 10% off all your farmstand purchases when using the booklets.

If you need local produce and products for your dinner table, we have that too!

Many plants and flowers available at the farm this weekend, purchase 2 gal. size roses, annuals including  impatiens, marigolds, begonias, pansies, and more. Buy annuals by the flat or single cell. We also have a variety of hanging baskets including impatiens, petunias, and fuschias.  Please stop in to purchase these beautiful Spring flowers for your home and garden. They’re a great gift for the mother who gardens or for the mother that just enjoys their natural beauty and fragrance!

The blueprints are off the drawing board, the foundation is poured, and we are underway! The farm will have a new warming kitchen and rest room building in 2017 — with your help.

We still need to raise some funds.

This is a great way to make a difference with a financial contribution to something tangible and permanent.  This structure will upgrade our physical plant and will allow us to host catered affairs, do light food and meal prep for the store and events, provide the modern conveniences for staff and visitors, and more.

Click the link below to help us build in 2017! 

You can also mail a check to the Nassau Land Trust, 2417 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, NY 11040.  All contributions are 100% tax deductible.  The NLT is a New York State 501(c)(3) non-profit.  We receive no public money for running the farm and must therefore raise all funds necessary for operations and capital improvements.  Our break-even annual operating budget is about $250,000.

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Want to get involved?  Want to make a difference at the farm and in your community?  We have a vibrant and well organized volunteer program.  Maybe this is the year for you to get get your hands in the dirt and to help sustain this unique and exciting project.  Without volunteers, we couldn’t get all the work done.  We are truly a community effort!

Click below for more information and to sign up.  Our next volunteer orientation is on May 13th at 10:00 AM.

Note: This weekend’s orientation starts at 10:00 it was incorrectly stated in last week’s email.

Welcome back all of our veteran volunteers!

We produce high-quality organic compost at Crossroads Farm in conjunction with the New York Equestrian Center.

We have large volumes available at very competitive pricing.  Please email us for more information.

Support Crossroads Farm and Purchase Your 2017 CSA Booklets Today!

Support your local farm by providing revenue before the next growing season. This revenue goes towards the purchase of soil, seeds, and other farming supplies.

Here’s how Crossroads Farm Consumer Supported Agriculture (CSA) works:

• Purchase your CSA booklet at $50 and receive $55 worth of coupons.
• Purchase your CSA booklet at $100 and receive $110 worth of coupons.
• Use your CSA coupons for purchases in the farm stand.

Additionally, customers using their CSA booklets get a 10% discount on all their farm stand purchases.

You may purchase your CSA booklets on-line by by clicking the link below or in the store.

Spring Seedlings: Cool Weather and Warm Weather Varieties Now Available!

As always we are selling our own organic seedlings at the farm this spring.  We have many varieties to share with you.

Available Varieties Include:

Flowers: Calendula, Cosmos, Zinnias, Celosia, Sunflowers, Bachelor Buttons, & Nasturtium

Herbs: Chamomile, Basil, Parsley, Dill, Mint, Lemon Balm, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Garlic Chives, Rosemary

Vegetables:Tomatoes, Eggplants, Peppers, Cucumber, Squashes, Zucchinis, Lettuces, Arugula, Kale, Swiss Chard, Carrots, Onions, Snow Peas, Broccoli, Garlic, Cauliflower, Cabbages, String Beans, Radishes

The Farmstand is open for the season!

Open Memorial Day Monday, May 29th: 10 AM – 3 PM

Store Hours:

Monday: Closed

Tuesday – Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM

      

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Sunshine Days Summer Program is Back this August

Get Mother’s Day Gifts and Specialty Items This Week at the Farmstand

Purchase some handcrafted, cold pressed, artisanal soaps from Karmic Alchemy. The heart shaped soaps are a perfect little gift for mom.  The Rose-geranium, Lavender, and Blue Cornflower are scented with ginger grass and juniper berry. Additionally, the Lavender Lemongrass bar has ground lavender buds to aid in exfoliation and the goat milk soap is moisturizing and can be purchased unscented or in lavender. There’s body butter in original and lavender made with pumpkin seed butter, argan oil, and sunflower oil.

You can get mom some sweet treats from Papa’s Country Porch including pies and cookies. Also, back by popular demand, we will be getting a limited amount of Apple Cider Donuts on Mother’s Day weekend too. Don’t forget to come in early next weekend to make sure you don’t miss out.

And of course there’s always fresh local products and produce available Tuesday through Sunday at the farmstand.

The blueprints are off the drawing board, the foundation is poured, and we are underway! The farm will have a new warming kitchen and rest room building in 2017 — with your help.

We still need to raise some funds.

This is a great way to make a difference with a financial contribution to something tangible and permanent.  This structure will upgrade our physical plant and will allow us to host catered affairs, do light food and meal prep for the store and events, provide the modern conveniences for staff and visitors, and more.

Click the link below to help us build in 2017! 

You can also mail a check to the Nassau Land Trust, 2417 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, NY 11040.  All contributions are 100% tax deductible.  The NLT is a New York State 501(c)(3) non-profit.  We receive no public money for running the farm and must therefore raise all funds necessary for operations and capital improvements.  Our break-even annual operating budget is about $250,000.

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Want to get involved?  Want to make a difference at the farm and in your community?  We have a vibrant and well organized volunteer program.  Maybe this is the year for you to get get your hands in the dirt and to help sustain this unique and exciting project.  Without volunteers, we couldn’t get all the work done.  We are truly a community effort!

Click below for more information and to sign up.  Our next volunteer orientation is on May 13th at 11:00 AM.

Welcome back all of our veteran volunteers!

We produce high-quality organic compost at Crossroads Farm in conjunction with the New York Equestrian Center.

We have large volumes available at very competitive pricing.  Please email us for more information.

Support Crossroads Farm and Purchase Your 2017 CSA Booklets Today!

Support your local farm by providing revenue before the next growing season. This revenue goes towards the purchase of soil, seeds, and other farming supplies.

Here’s how Crossroads Farm Consumer Supported Agriculture (CSA) works:

• Purchase your CSA booklet at $50 and receive $55 worth of coupons.
• Purchase your CSA booklet at $100 and receive $110 worth of coupons.
• Use your CSA coupons for purchases in the farm stand.

Additionally, customers using their CSA booklets get a 10% discount on all their farm stand purchases.

You may purchase your CSA booklets on-line by by clicking the link below or in the store at Ground Hog Day on February 2nd or in the store when we open in the spring.

Spring Seedlings

As always we will be selling our own organic seedlings at the farm in the spring.  The number of varieties will be bigger than ever.

Available Varieties:

Flowers: Calendula, Cosmos, Zinnias, Celosia, Sunflowers, Bachelor Buttons, & Nasturtium

Herbs: Chamomile, Basil, Parsley, Dill, Mint, Lemon Balm, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Garlic Chives, Rosemary

Vegetables:Tomatoes, Eggplants, Peppers, Cucumber, Squashes, Zucchinis, Lettuces, Arugula, Kale, Swiss Chard, Carrots, Onions, Snow Peas, Broccoli, Garlic, Cauliflower, Cabbages, String Beans, Radishes

The Farmstand is open for the season.

Store Hours:

Monday: Closed

Tuesday – Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM

      

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