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Volunteer Opportunities – June 2018

 

  
      

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Volunteer Opportunities in June

 

 

Come join us at the farm and enjoy a day outside while you get your hands dirty. We are preparing the fields, sowing seeds, planting, transplanting and harvesting.  Join us to help get the fields growing and learn some farming skills, while you mingle with the staff and other volunteers.

 

On Sunday, June 3rd from 12pm – 2pm, we’ll be preparing Field 2 for tomato planting.

On Monday, June 4th from 3pm – 5pm, more Field 2 preparation

On Tuesday, June 12th from 9:30am – 11:30am, Field 1 preparation and maintenance.

On Friday, June 15th from 8am – 10am, transplant Calendula flowers

On Thursday, June 21st from 3:00pm – 5:00pm, work with strawberries

On Tuesday, June 26th from 8:00am – 10am, harvest what’s ready!

On Thursday, June 29th from 9:00 am – 11:00 am, trellis tomatoes

 

Please join us for one or more volunteer activities. Sign up here.

Note: Press the down arrow to the right of the first activity displayed to see them all.

 

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

 

 

 

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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Farm Update – Mothers Day Weekend 2018

 

  
      

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Our First Food Truck Rodeo of the Season is Fast Approaching!!

 More outdoor fun to be had at Crossroads Farm’s first Food Truck Rodeo of the season. There’s family fun for all including hayrides, corn hole games, a bouncy house and face painting for the kids. Adults have some craft beer and wine while your little ones play and enjoy the outdoor fun.   The food trucks that will be participating for this event: Empanada Queen, Good Eats Grill, Mr. Smith’s Seafood, and Frozen Sin.  

 Tickets for the Food Truck Rodeo may be purchased in advance  at the Farm stand or at the door.

If you’ve volunteered in the past and would like to help out at the Food Truck Rodeo, click the link below:

 

Upcoming Fundraisers in 2018
Mark your calendar and join us for one or all of our fundraisers. There’s something for everyone in our new Barnyard Event Series. We are adding new food and beverage vendors, lots of exciting activities including line dancing, different and fresh local bands and more entertainment. Don’t worry though, some of your old favorites will still be here for you to enjoy!
 
We are excited about our upcoming events and look forward to seeing you back at the farm this season.
 

Creative Gifts from Crossroads Farm Stand for Mothers Day

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

 For the mom that enjoys cooking we have beautiful and unusual spices from Crimson and Clove,  infused olive oils and balsamic vinegar from Vine & Branches, hot sauce from Rosie’s, 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, purchase some of Crossroads own beautiful organic vegetable starts for the homestead or start your own garden with Crossroads own certified organic flower and herb seeds.  For the mom that loves a little sweet treat, we have pies from Jericho Cider Mill and cookies from Missy’s Baked Goods.  For those mothers that like to decorate their home we have candles, wreaths, and more home decor from Custom Creations. 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.

We’ll also have beautiful small and large bouquets available for purchase this weekend!

SPECIAL for Mother’s Day Weekend – Spend $30.00 or more in the farm stand and get a FREE reusable Crossroads Farm Shopping Bag.

Offer good while supplies last. One bag per customer.

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

This week we have our own  organic baby red Russian kale and spinach.
 
Organic Produce from Other Local Farms: red & green cabbage, yellow onions, snow peas, spring white onions, spring garlic, broccoli crowns, asparagus, parsley, cilantro, large white button mushroom, Cremini mushroom, Shiitake mushroom, baby arugula, baby spinach, mixed baby greens.
 
Also in stock: sweet potato noodles, butternut squash noodles, beet noodles and zucchini noodles.
 

 

 Roses, Hanging Baskets, and Annuals Available Mothers Day Weekend

 Many plants and flowers available at the farm this weekend, purchase  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 geraniums.  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!

Our Next Workshop is Sunday, May 20th – Create Your Own Skin Salve

 

Join us at Crossroads Farm for a workshop on creating a healing skin salve. We’ll walk through the farm and identify and harvest wild plants that have topical benefits. After, we’ll use these plants,and herbs harvested last season to make a skin ointment. Each participant will leave with their own salve and a jar of soaking herbal oil.

RSVP:soulenticement@gmail.com  (RSVP information -Subject line:Salve Workshop and provide your name with how many participants. All ages are welcome.)

Attention Landscapers and Home Gardeners: Compost is 50% Off for the Month of May!

We produce high-quality organic compost at Crossroads Farm in conjuction with the New York Equestrian Center.  Get the composted manure that we use at Crossroads.

 

We have large volumes available at very competitive pricing.   

  • 1 gallon – $2.00  $1.00
  • 5 gallons – $8.00 $4.00
  • 1 yard – $60.00  $30.00
  • 5 yards – $250.00 $125.00
  • 10 yards – $450.00 $225.00
  • Contact us regarding larger volume pricing. No discount on delivery fees.

For inquiries email compost@crossroadsfarmli.org

Support Crossroads Farm and Purchase Your 2018 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 clicking the link below or in the farm stand.

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 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! We will be enhancing our volunteer program to increase your knowledge of farming. We’ll also teach you some biodynamic principles to use on the farm and apply at your homestead.

Our next orientation is Sun., June 3rd at 10:30 AM.   At these orientations you will learn about the farm and the different activities and opportunities you may participate in.  Please click the link below to sign up.

If you can’t make this date, we are in the process of creating an orientation video and package that you’ll be able to access via Crossroads website or at the farm. Stay tuned!

 

Please sign up here to join us.

The Farm stand is OPEN!

Store Hours:

Tuesday – Sunday 10 AM – 6:00 PM

 

The Farm stand will be open Monday, May 28th for Memorial Day.


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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Volunteers Needed for First Food Truck Rodeo of the Season – Friday, May 18th

 

  
      

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Volunteers Needed for the first Food Truck Rodeo of the Season on Friday, May 18th

 

 

Our first Food Truck Rodeo of the season is almost here. Your help is what makes our fundraisers a success. We’ll need assistance setting up and breaking down, pouring drinks, collecting tickets, helping with activities, and more. Please join us between 4:30 PM and 9:30 PM to help out. If you’re unable to work the whole event, please sign up anyway we’re grateful for any assistance you can provide.

 

  • Join us Friday, May 18th from 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM to support our first Food Truck Rodeo Fundraiser.  Sign up here to help.

 

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

 

 
 

 

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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Farm Update – May 4, 2018

 

  
      

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Our First Food Truck Rodeo “Fun-Raiser” on Friday, May 18th from 5:00 – 9:00 PM!

More outdoor fun to be had at Crossroads Farm’s first Food Truck Rodeo of the season. There’s family fun for all including hayrides, corn hole games, a bouncy house and face painting for the kids. Adults have some craft beer and wine while your little ones play and enjoy the outdoor fun.   The food trucks that will be participating for this event: Empanada Queen, Good Eats Grill, Mr. Smith’s Seafood, and Frozen Sin.  

 

Tickets for the Food Truck Rodeo may be purchased in advance  at the Farm stand or at the door.

If you’ve volunteered in the past and would like to help out at the Food Truck Rodeo, click the link below:

 

Upcoming Fundraisers in 2018
Mark your calendar and join us for one or all of our fundraisers. There’s something for everyone in our new Barnyard Event Series. We are adding new food and beverage vendors, lots of exciting activities including line dancing, different and fresh local bands and more entertainment. Don’t worry though, some of your old favorites will still be here for you to enjoy!
 
We are excited about our upcoming events and look forward to seeing you back at the farm this season.
 

What’s at the Farm Stand this Weekend?

 

We are fully stocked on our very own honey, stock up for the allergy season while supplies last.

We have Crossroads’ own  baby kale and spinach. 
The store will have Crossroads own NOFA certified organic seedlings this weekend including: red cabbage, green cabbage, oak leaf lettuce, buttercrunch lettuce, romaine lettuce, red cross lettuce, encore lettuce (mixed greens), Damsel tomato, San Marzano tomato, German Johnson tomato, Martha Washington tomato, Soroya sunflower, Mammoth sunflower, Hopi black eyed sunflower, Red velvet sunflower and Nastursium.
 
Produce from other local farms: organic carrots, organic rainbow beets, organic green cabbage, organic broccoli crowns, organic fresh cilantro, organic fresh parsley, organic sprout salads, organic zucchini noodles & organic beet noodles.
 
Conventional: kale & McIntosh apples.
 
Other Local Products:
Tom Cat Bakery breads: Farmhouse Cheddar brioche pull aparts, brioche burger buns, brioche onion/poppy pull aparts & raisin walnut cranberry pull aparts.
 
Jericho Cider Mill: 10″ & 6″ pies in apple, blueberry, apple raspberry crumb pie & apple blueberry crumb pie.
 
Missy’s Baked Goods: blueberry bread, whole wheat banana bread, lemon chia bread, chocolate chip bread and chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal raisin cookies, peanut butter and M&M cookies.
 
Karmic Alchemy: just stocked Rose heart soaps and Lavender heart soaps for Mother’s Day next week. 
 
Please welcome Chaga Island brewed tea & Harney & Sons brewed teas in 7 different flavors.
 

We appreciate your patronage and look forward to seeing you at the farmstand this season!

Free Workshop at the Farm this Saturday!

 

Join our own Jocelyn at the farm, as she shows you how to make beautiful artwork on a garment of your choice. Bring the garment you’d like to decorate and we’ll provide the rest. See details below.

 

Attention Landscapers and Home Gardeners: Compost is 50% Off for the Month of May!

We produce high-quality organic compost at Crossroads Farm in conjuction with the New York Equestrian Center.  Get the composted manure that we use at Crossroads.

 

We have large volumes available at very competitive pricing.   

  • 1 gallon – $2.00  $1.00
  • 5 gallons – $8.00 $4.00
  • 1 yard – $60.00  $30.00
  • 5 yards – $250.00 $125.00
  • 10 yards – $450.00 $225.00
  • Contact us regarding larger volume pricing. No discount on delivery fees.

For inquiries email compost@crossroadsfarmli.org

Support Crossroads Farm and Purchase Your 2018 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 clicking the link below or in the farm stand.

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 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! We will be enhancing our volunteer program to increase your knowledge of farming. We’ll also teach you some biodynamic principles to use on the farm and apply at your homestead.

Our next orientation is Sun., June 3rd at 10:30 AM.   At these orientations you will learn about the farm and the different activities and opportunities you may participate in.  Please click the link below to sign up.

If you can’t make this date, we are in the process of creating an orientation video and package that you’ll be able to access via Crossroads website or at the farm. Stay tuned!

 

Please sign up here to join us.

The Farm stand is OPEN!

Store Hours:

Tuesday – Sunday 10 AM – 6:00 PM

 


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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Volunteer Opportunities – May 2018

 

  
      

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Volunteer Opportunities in May

 

 

The farm is a buzz with activity. We are preparing the fields, sowing seeds, planting, and transplanting.  Join us to help get the fields growing and learn some farming skills while you mingle with the staff and other volunteers.

 

On Wednesday, May 2nd from 10am – 12pm, we’ll be planting leaf vegetables in the fields.

On Monday, May 7th from 3pm – 5pm, we’ll be planting root vegetables in the fields.

On Friday, May 18th from 10am – 12pm, we’ll be potting tomatoes.

On Thursday, May 24th from 11am – 1pm, we’ll be tending to our farm gardens: Pollinator Garden, Teaching Garden, & Entrance Beds

 

Please join us for one or more volunteer activities. Sign up here.

Note: Press the down arrow to the right of the activity that is displayed to see them all.

 

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

 

 

 

 

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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Farm Update – April 12, 2018

  
      

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Join Us on Saturday, April 21st for Opening Day Festivities!

Looking for something fun to do outdoors with your family on Saturday, April 21st between 12 noon and 5 pm?  Plan to come to Crossroads Farms in Malverne for Opening and Earth Day fun for all. Adults have some Craft Beer and wine while your little ones play and learn.   Plan to have lunch with us from the food trucks:  Empanada Queen, Teriyaki Plus and Kona Ice.  Here are some of the great things to participate in:

  • Meet the beekeepers who make our local honey from 1- 3 pm. 
  • Outdoor Yoga anyone?  Bring a mat or blanket and participate in a class by Revolution Yoga’s Allison Dash from 2-3 pm.
  • Book Trade – have books you have completed or kids that have out grown you’d like to donate?  Bring a book (or several) then select new ones.  Any remaining books will be donated to The Book Fairies.
  • Have an old T-shirt (or several) you’d like to repurpose … bring them and create a bag out of your old T-shirt.  Come meet local couple Nicole and Matt as they teach you how to make your bag and some waste reducing tips. 
  • All day we will have samples galore from vendors that sell their wonderful products at Crossroads.  
  • Learn from Crossroads Farms Education Department about seed saving while you do it and then plant a seed to take home and watch grow.  
  • Have a Girl Scout in your home?   Have her at the Farm prior to 12:30 pm to participate in an Earth Day Sign Language activity.  Girl Scouts pay $10 for an opportunity to earn a badge from participating.  Check the website for additional details and special Girl Scout pricing.  
  • Live music from The Project!

 

To purchase tickets for Opening Day:

If you’ve volunteered in the past and would like to help out on Opening Day click the link below:

 

Upcoming Fundraisers in 2018
Mark your calendar and join us for one or all of our fundraisers. There’s something for everyone in our new Barnyard Event Series. We are adding new food and beverage vendors, lots of exciting activities including line dancing, different and fresh local bands and more entertainment. Don’t worry though, some of your old favorites will still be here for you to enjoy!
 
We are excited about our upcoming events and look forward to seeing you back at the farm this season.
 

What’s New at the Farmstand this Season?

 

The farmstand will be re-opening on Saturday, April 21st. Please stop in and shop. We’ll have twelve (12) of our vendors on-site with samples and information about their products during our Opening Day celebration.

 New Product Line Up:

Cairncrest Farm – Crossroads is the “drop-off” site for 100% grass fed beef & lamb, pastured pork & poultry. Please contact them directly for more information and to purchase the products.
 
 
All the Buzz Honey – Due to the high demand for our very own honey, we’re going to be carrying honey from another local apiary. We will also be carrying their handmade beeswax candles and lip balm.  Their product will be available in the store in July.
Lilly Skillet Granola – 12oz. bags of organic oats, organic pecans, organic Turkish apricot, unsweetened coconut, pumpkin seeds, extra virgin olive oil, honey, salt, fennel seeds & sesame seeds
Gimme Chimmi – a versitile organic chimmi churri seasoning for your veggies or meats. It’s a delicate blend of: organic parsley, organic oregano, organic garlic, organic black pepper, organic red chili flakes, organic basil, organic thyme & salt.
New gluten free and vegan snacks.

We appreciate your patronage and look forward to seeing you at the farmstand this season!

 

A Beautiful New Look for the Barn at Crossroads!

Boy Scout Troop 24 had a successful car wash fundraiser in March to raise money for paint and supplies to dress up the barn. They also power washed, scraped and sanded the building during three (3) visits to the Farm. The building is now ready for paint. Benny Montalbano of Elite Painting will professionally paint the barn with the assistance of the scouts this weekend.

We  can only successful when we have the support and assistance of our community. We are so grateful to Boy Scout Troop 24 and Elite Painting for giving the barn a much needed face lift!

Here’s a rendering of the planned changes:

Attention Landscapers and Home Gardeners: We Have Compost!

We produce high-quality organic compost at Crossroads Farm in conjuction with the New York Equestrian Center.  Get the composted manure that we use on our farm crops.

We have large volumes available at very competitive pricing.   

  • 1 gallon – $2.00
  • 5 gallons – $8.00
  • 1 yard – $60.00
  • 5 yards -$250.00
  • 10 yards – $450.00
  • Contact us regarding larger volume pricing

For inquiries email compost@crossroadsfarmli.org

Support Crossroads Farm and Purchase Your 2018 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 when we open  on April 21st.

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 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! We will be enhancing our volunteer program to increase your knowledge of farming. We’ll also teach you some biodynamic principles to use on the farm and apply at your homestead.

Two orientation dates have been set up for the Spring season:  Sat., April 14th and Sun, June 3rd at 10:30 AM.   At these orientations you will learn about the farm and the different activities and opportunities you may participate in.  Please click the link below to sign up.

If you can’t make these dates, we are in the process of creating an orientation video and package that you’ll be able to access via Crossroads website or at the farm. Stay tuned!

 

Please sign up here to join us.

The Farmstand will REOPEN on Saturday, April 21st!

Store Hours:

Tuesday – Sunday 10 AM – 6:00 PM

 

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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Volunteers Needed for Opening Day, Saturday, April 21st

 

  
      

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Volunteers Needed for Opening Day on Saturday, April 21st

 

 

The farm will soon be a buzz with activity! Opening Day is almost here and your help is what makes our fundraisers a success. We’ll need assistance setting up and breaking down, collecting tickets, helping with activities, games and more. Please join us between 11:30 AM and 6:00 PM to help out. If you’re unable to work the whole event, please sign up anyway we’re grateful for any assistance you can provide.

 

  • Join us Saturday, April 21st from 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM to support our Opening Day/Earth Day Weekend Fundraiser.  Sign up here to help.

 

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

 

 

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

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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Farm Update – 3/23/2018

 

  
      

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Welcome Back Breakfast for Returning Volunteers – Saturday, March 24th at 10:30 AM
 
Please join us and your fellow volunteers for a Welcome Back gathering to catch up and discuss plans for the upcoming farm season. We’ll be serving a light breakfast and refreshments. We’ve made some enhancements to our volunteer program to improve your volunteer experience. Let’s talk about it at the event. 

Of course, there’s still many of the same  activities including field work, educational activities, and fundraising events, so much of which will be much more successful if you join us!  We’re also using biodynamic farming principles this year, so there’s lot of new farming techniques to learn and apply.

As you know, the farm depends on volunteers…please try to join us as we start the new farm year!

Please sign up here to join us.

There’s also a volunteer work activity directly following the breakfast. We’ll be seeding up trays of flowers in the greeenhouse. Please sign up below to participate in that and future volunteer activities. To see all the activities, please click the down arrow to the right of the activity on the sign-up page. New activities will be added each month.

Click here to sign up.

Let’s Celebrate! Opening Day at Crossroads Farm on Saturday, April 21st

Help Crossroads Farm kickoff a great 2018 season on Saturday, April 21st from 12pm – 5 pm at our Opening/Earth Day Fundraiser! We have a great day planned full of special Earth Day celebrations and farm activities. Come play outside and help support
your local, organic farm.
Here are some highlighted activities:
Book Trade – bring books you have finished reading or your kids have out grown. Donate a book and take a new
one. Any remaining books at end of event will be donated to Book Fairies.
2 pm – 3 pm: Revolution Yoga will be doing a yoga class. Bring a blanket or your mat to enjoy an hour of some
stretching and strengthening amongst nature.
2 pm – 3 pm: Sample some honey from the farm as you and your children learn how bees make the honey from one
of the farm’s Bee Keepers, Carl Flatow.
Farm Store will have over nine (9) store vendors, sharing the products they sell at the farm.
Throughout the day, families can enjoy food from Malverne’s own Elizabeth Walker’s Teriyaki Plus truck,
Empanada Queen and Kona Ices. Try a seasonal brew from Lithology Brewing, Harbor Head Brewing, or 1940.
Live music from The Project! Hayrides, bouncy slide, face painting, petting zoo, gardening station, coloring
station and more!

Mark Your Calendar & Join Us for Crossroads Farm 2018 Fundraisers!
Mark your calendar and join us for one or all of our fundraisers. There’s something for everyone in our new Barnyard Event Series. We’ve added different beverage and food selections, something for every taste. They’ll be more fun and varied activities, and new music and entertainment. Don’t worry though, some of your old favorites will still be participating in the fun!
 
We are excited about our event series and  look forward to seeing you back at the farm this season.

Attention Landscapers and Home Gardeners: We Have Compost!

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

We have large volumes available at very competitive pricing.  We are motivated to sell! We have more than we can use at the farm. Please contact our Farmstand Manager – Martha at martha@nassaulandtrust.org.

Support Crossroads Farm and Purchase Your 2018 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.

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 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! We will be enhancing our volunteer program to increase your knowledge of farming. We’ll also teach you some biodynamic principles to use on the farm and apply at your homestead.

Two orientation dates have been set up for the Spring season:  Sat., April 14th and Sun, June 3rd at 10:30 AM.   At these orientations you will learn about the farm and the different activities and opportunities you can participate in.  Please click the link below to sign up.

If you can’t make these dates, we are in the process of creating an orientation video and package that you’ll be able to access via Crossroads website or at the farm. Stay tuned!

 

Please sign up here to join us.

The Farmstand will REOPEN on Saturday, April 21st!

 Store Hours:

Tuesday – Sunday 10 am – 6:00 pm

 

 

 

480 Hempstead Avenue – Malverne – NY – 11565 – google map – 516-881-7700 – 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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Volunteer Welcome Back Gathering – This Saturday March 24th

 

 

  
      

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It’s Almost Here!

  “Welcome Back Gathering”

for Crossroads FarmVolunteers

Saturday, March 24  

10:30 am-12:00 pm

 

Spring is here! Hmm…well it is!  Please join us and your fellow volunteers for a “welcome back” gathering to catch up and discuss plans for the upcoming farm season. There is a lot to do and a lot of fun to be had! 

We’ll be serving a light breakfast and refreshments to welcome you back too!

We’ve made some enhancements to our volunteer program to improve your volunteer experience. We’ll fill you in at this “welcome-back” event. 

Of course, there’s still many of the same  activities including field work, educational activities, and fundraising events, so much of which will be much more successful if you join us!  We’re also using biodynamic farming principles this year, so there’s lot of new farming techniques to learn and apply.

As you know, the farm depends on volunteers…please try to join us as we start the new farm year!

Please sign up here to join us.

There’s also a volunteer work activity directly following the breakfast. We’ll be seeding up trays of flowers in the greeenhouse. Please sign up below to participate in that and future volunteer activities. To see all the activities, please click the down arrow to the right of the activity on the sign-up page.

Click here to sign up.

 

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Crossroads Farm Seeking an Education Department Coordinator

 

  
      

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Seeking Part Time – Education Department Coordinator

 

Crossroads Farm seeks an Education Department Coordinator. This person will be active in every aspect of the Crossroads Farm Education Program and reports to the Education Co-directors.

Please read the description below and forward your cover letter/resume in .doc or pdf format  to education@nassaulandtrust.org. Thank you!

 

Job Summary

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Schedule and staff school trips (reviewed by Education Co- directors)
  • Use Google calendar for scheduling and transfer to the Softwhite system for data.
  • Keep track of all education registrations and contracts
  • Arrange meetings for education team
  • Learn about the “field” organic and biodynamic farming and gardening, farm-based education
  • Through active outreach, solicit and build  relationships with schools, girls scouts, boy scouts, youth groups and other community groups to increase bookings
  • Develop adult and family oriented education opportunities
  • Coordinate Summer Sunshine Days
  • Help care for the Teaching Garden
  • Work under and learn from education gardeners and Field Manager
  • Work with Adelphi interns
  • Help out (seeding, harvesting, etc.) wherever there is an immediate need if education work is completed.

 

Skills:

  • Effective educator who enthusiastically engages  students in experiential learning
  • Organizational skills to coordinate and plan educational experiences
  • Good communication skills for telephone, email, and office interaction.
  • Creative graphic arts skills for making fliers, website entries, invoices.
  • Photographic skills to account for education  activities both on and off the farm

 

Education degree and experience preferred, but not required.

9 months (March- November 2018), 20 hours a week on site.

 

480 Hempstead Avenue – Malverne – NY – 11565 – google map – 516-881-7700 – 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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