{"id":186,"date":"2017-02-14T00:56:37","date_gmt":"2017-02-14T00:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/?p=186"},"modified":"2017-02-14T00:56:37","modified_gmt":"2017-02-14T00:56:37","slug":"farm-update-2132017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/index.php\/2017\/02\/14\/farm-update-2132017\/","title":{"rendered":"Farm Update 2\/13\/2017"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Valentine’s Day Flowers at the Farm!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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What better way to treat your sweetheart AND support the farm: we will have beatutiful flowers tomorrow and are open from 11 to 6. \u00a0Stop by and pick up some long-stemmed roses or a mixed bouquet.<\/p>\n

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New Kitchen Building: \u00a0We Broke Ground!<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

We still need to raise some funds.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a great way to make a difference with a financial contribution to something tangible and permanent. \u00a0This 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.<\/p>\n

Click the link below to help us build in 2017!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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You can also mail a check to the Nassau Land Trust, 2417 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park, NY 11040. \u00a0All contributions are 100% tax deductible. \u00a0The NLT is a New York State 501(c)(3) non-profit. \u00a0We receive no public money for running the farm and must therefore raise all funds necessary for operations and capital improvements. \u00a0Our break-even annual operating budget is about $250,000.<\/p>\n

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Want to get involved? \u00a0Want to make a difference at the farm and in your community? \u00a0We have a vibrant and well organized volunteer program. \u00a0Maybe this is the year for you to get get your hands in the dirt and to help sustain this unique and exciting project. \u00a0Without volunteers, we couldn’t get all the work done. \u00a0We are truly a community effort!<\/p>\n

Click below for more information and to sign up. \u00a0Join us at our first volunteer orientation in 2017 on April 8th at 11 AM.<\/p>\n

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And welcome back all of our veteran volunteers! \u00a0Feel free to join us that day to help us welcome the new volunteers.<\/p>\n

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We Are Hiring!<\/span><\/div>\n

We are now accepting applications for store manager to start in the spring. \u00a0For more information about this exciting and challenging full-time job, please click here<\/a>. \u00a0Please do not call us about this job. \u00a0All applications must be by email<\/a> with a resume attached.<\/p>\n

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Attention Landscapers and Home Gardeners: We Have Compost!<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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We produce high-quality organic compost at Crossroads Farm in conjuction with the New York Equestrian Center.<\/p>\n

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We have large volumes available at very competitive pricing. \u00a0Please email us<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

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Support Crossroads Farm and Purchase Your 2017 CSA Booklets Today!<\/b><\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

Here’s how Crossroads Farm Consumer Supported Agriculture (CSA) works:<\/span><\/p>\n