Farm Update 11-12-2021

  
      

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Need some holiday recipe inspiration? Join us this Sunday 11am to 1pm to 

share recipes, meet new friends and share enjoy some treats


Weekly & Upcoming Happenings

Shop our Saturday Farm Stand and Farmers Market for locally sourced produce, cheeses, baked goods, breads, treats, gifts and more….Don’t miss Dropseed Native Landscapes Season Close-out Sale

Want to make your holiday table fun? Join us Sunday November 21 for our workshop on fall centerpieces

Order your Thanksgiving pies online or at our farm stand

Don’t miss our Holiday Arts & Craft Market on Sundays in December (Dec. 5, 12, 19) 10am to 4pm

Stay tuned for our weekly email updates, check our events page to find out what is happening at the farm!

Thank you for your support in Nassau Land Trust and our continuing efforts to operate Crossroads as an open space non profit farm. Without your patronage and donations we would not be able to operate the farm, please consider a donation to our Annual Fund

Opportunities to sponsor event costs that go into the event production this season are available. Have your business logo displayed at our event, in our farm stand and on social media.         

Your support will make a huge difference. Contact Eva Schwartz at 516 383 2059 / info@nassaulandtrust.org


Dropseed Native Landscapes

Did you know the importance of native plants? 

Our native birds, animals and pollinators rely on them for food and shelter. Help keep a sustainable environment and consider incorporating natives in your landscape

Stop in Saturday to speak with Anthony and his staff to learn more about native plants. Not only will they help you choose plants, you will learn about the ways you are helping the environment

*Dropseed will be gifting plants with every purchase

This week marks Dropseed Native Landscapes Season Closeout Sale. Most items within their inventory will be marked down by 50%. This includes herbaceous perennials, shrubs, and trees. In-bloom perennials for last-minute fall color. Fall foliage plants such Lowbush Blueberry and Smooth Sumac. Winter interests such as Winterberry Holly, Bearberry, Little Bluestem, and Switchgrass. They also have many edibles such as Wild Strawberry, Blueberries, Cranberry, Serviceberry, Huckleberry, Ramps, and more


Farm Stand Hours:

Friday 3pm-6pm 

Saturday and Sunday 9am-3pm

Stop in for honey, pantry staples, dry goods, seedlings, bagged soil and farm gifts…

Our own organic seasonal produce available:

Long Island grown veggies, fruits and more weekly


Support your local vendors at Crossroads Farmers Market

Shop weekly, we rotate new vendors throughout the season

Pre-ordering Information for Pick-up on Saturday morning 

Fink’s Farm

Please note that Fink’s Family Farm is now taking pre-orders for truck side pickup at the farm on Saturdays.  They encourage their customers to place pre-orders.

finks

To place your order, visit their web site: finksfamilyfarm.com

Heneghan Farm — pasture-raised beef

We are now taking pre-orders from our web site for Heneghan Farm beef.

The next pick-up day will be Saturday June 19th or Sunday June 20th.  

There is a full profile of Heneghan Farm on the order page and a full description of each of the pasture-fed, hormone- and antibiotic-free products.


Firewood For Sale

Pick up a bundle in store, order cords online or in store. We deliver and stack!

Order in store or Online


Events at Crossroads Farm

Stop in the farm stand to pick up our farm grown organic produce, specialty local products and gifts


Be a Sponsor at one of our Events 


Garlic Planting Going on Now!

Want to make a difference in your community while enjoying nature? Volunteer at Crossroads Farm where you will work alongside a dedicated group of volunteers and staff to learn about sustainable growing all while having fun

Our volunteers help with field work, seeding, planting, harvest, building/maintenance projects, events, marketing and fundraising. We thank all our volunteers for their time and dedication!

Our current volunteer days and times are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9am to 2pm until November 20th. Stay tuned for our volunteer winter hours

Did you know that our board of directors and committee chairs are are volunteer roles? Join us in preserving open land. Info on volunteering and registration for volunteer schedule & updates by email

For more information and to register to become a volunteer

Due to the seasonal nature of farming, please check back for our seasonal volunteers hours and register online to be emailed with seasonal volunteer schedule changes and call out for special projects. We look forward to working and growing with you.


Want to work at Crossroads Farm?

See here for open positions


Purchase of our CSA coupon books are a perfect way to give us a boost

Crossroads Farm CSA Booklets available for purchase at our farm stand and online

Orders can be placed here


Fall is a perfect time to feed your soil

Pick up a bag during our store hours (Fri 3-6pm, Sat/Sun 9am to 3pm)

Online orders can be placed here

Email sales@nassaulandtrust.org for special orders and delivery information

Crossroads Farm compost is packaged in repurposed grain bags donated by Bright Eye Beer Co.


Please remember to follow all NYS and CDC Covid-19 safety recommendations when visiting the farm. Vaccinated persons are mask optional, unvaccinated persons mask is required. Please be responsible to yourself and the community. The farm is committed to keeping staff, vendors and the community healthy. We thank you for your cooperation when visiting the farm.

2021 Autumn Hours:

Farm Stand – Friday 3pm-6pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am to 3pm 

Farmers Market – Saturday 9 to 1


With gratitude,

Rick White, NLT Chairman
Eva Schwartz, FAC Chairman
Leonore Russell, Education Director
Nella Stranieri, Operations Manager
 
 
 


480 Hempstead Avenue – Malverne – NY – 11565 – google map – 516-881-7900 – info@nassaulandtrust.org – Store Hours


Click donate to make a fully tax-deductible contribution.  Or click volunteer to offer your time.  Our success depends on you, our extended farm family!

 
      


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