{"id":226,"date":"2017-05-12T17:12:51","date_gmt":"2017-05-12T17:12:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/?p=226"},"modified":"2017-05-12T17:12:51","modified_gmt":"2017-05-12T17:12:51","slug":"this-weeks-farm-update-may-12-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/index.php\/2017\/05\/12\/this-weeks-farm-update-may-12-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week&#8217;s Farm Update &#8211; May 12, 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"Empty\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><center><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"http:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/Content\/images\/crossroads_smaller.jpg\" width=\"145\" height=\"129\" \/><\/center><center><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CFarmatG?lang=en\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/content\/uploads\/4\/bc_twitter_logo.PNG\" width=\"39\" height=\"38\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/crossroadsfarmatgrossmanns\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/content\/uploads\/4\/bc_facebook_logo.PNG\" width=\"39\" height=\"38\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/xroadsfarmliny\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/Content\/Uploads\/4\/nlt_instagram_logo.png\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" \/><\/a><\/center><center><center><\/center><center><a href=\"http:\/\/volunteer.crossroads-farm.org\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/content\/uploads\/4\/nlt_volunteer_button.png\" width=\"124\" height=\"36\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/donate.crossroads-farm.org\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/content\/uploads\/4\/nlt_donate_button.png\" width=\"101\" height=\"36\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/education.crossroads-farm.org\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/content\/uploads\/4\/nlt_learn_button.png\" width=\"84\" height=\"36\" \/><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 300px;\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #009900;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial,Helvetica; color: white;\"><a class=\"mediumlinks\" style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica; color: white; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.xroadsfarmliny.com\/#!about-the-farm\/c1p71\">About Us<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0|\u00a0\u00a0<a class=\"mediumlinks\" style=\"color: white; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.xroadsfarmliny.com\/#!upcoming-events\/cqnr\">Events<\/a> <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800000; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;\">Save The Date<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800000; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #800000; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;\">Fundraiser Friday Evening June 16th!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><b style=\"color: #008000; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/Content\/Uploads\/4\/foodtruckrodeo.PNG\" width=\"307\" height=\"291\" \/><\/b><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><b style=\"color: #008000; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">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!<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0Crossroads Farm is operated by the \u00a0all 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 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.crossroads-farm.org\">website<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Sunshine Days Summer Program is Back this August<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: x-small; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Registration has begun!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Early bird pricing: $180.00 per week <strong>(if registered before May 31)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Standard pricing: $195.00 per week<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\">Payment must be made in full upon registration.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\">To register and pay on-line, go to: www.xroadsli.org &#8211; <strong>\u00a0(Available Soon!)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\">To register and pay by check, mail your registration form and check to:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<address style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\">Crossroads Farm<\/span><\/address>\n<address style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\">480 Hempstead Ave.<\/span><\/address>\n<address style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\">Malverne, NY 11565<\/span><\/address>\n<address style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\">Attn: Education Coordinator<\/span><\/address>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: x-small; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><em>Or come to the farm and register in person!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">For more details see our flier below<\/span>:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/Content\/Uploads\/4\/camp%20flyer.PNG\" width=\"509\" height=\"664\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;\"><b>Creative Mothers Day Gift Ideas at the Farmstand!<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/Content\/Uploads\/4\/gift.PNG\" width=\"403\" height=\"391\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Get a gift that shows your mother that you appreciate her.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the mom that enjoys cooking we have beautiful and unusual spices from <strong>Crimson and Clove<\/strong> and spice rubs and marinades from<strong> Wally&#8217;s Spotted Dog Organics<\/strong>. For those mothers that enjoy a little pampering we have artisanal soaps, balms and lotions from <strong>Karmic Alchemy<\/strong>. For the gardener, (I hope my daughter is reading this), purchase some of <strong>Crossroads<\/strong> 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<strong> Papa&#8217;s Country Porch<\/strong>. \u00a0Of course, if she loves to shop purchase <strong>Crossroads CSA booklets<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p>If you need local produce and products for your dinner table, we have that too!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\">Roses, Hanging Baskets, and Annuals Available Mothers Day Weekend<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/Content\/Uploads\/4\/basketsandflats.PNG\" width=\"323\" height=\"226\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Many plants and flowers available at the farm this weekend, purchase 2 gal. size roses, annuals including \u00a0impatiens, 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. \u00a0Please stop in to purchase these beautiful Spring flowers for your home and garden. They&#8217;re a great gift for the mother who gardens or for the mother that just enjoys their natural beauty and fragrance!<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;\"><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;\"><strong>New Kitchen Building: \u00a0We Broke Ground!<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/Content\/Uploads\/4\/newbuildingdrawing.PNG\" width=\"199\" height=\"267\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/Content\/Uploads\/4\/bld_found.png\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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 &#8212; with your help.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>We still need to raise some funds.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">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<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Click the link below to help us build in 2017!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xroadsfarmliny.com\/new-building\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/content\/uploads\/4\/nlt_donate_button.png\" width=\"101\" height=\"36\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>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<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/Content\/Uploads\/4\/volunteer.PNG\" width=\"348\" height=\"148\" \/>&lt;\/&gt;<\/p>\n<p>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&#8217;t get all the work done. \u00a0We are truly a community effort!<\/p>\n<p>Click below for more information and to sign up. \u00a0Our next volunteer orientation is on <strong>May 13th at 10:00 AM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Note: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">This weekend&#8217;s orientation starts at 10:00 it was incorrectly stated in last week&#8217;s email<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xroadsfarmliny.com\/volunteering\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/Content\/Uploads\/4\/signupnow.png\" width=\"169\" height=\"55\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Welcome back all of our veteran volunteers!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/Content\/Uploads\/4\/volunteers.png\" width=\"231\" height=\"231\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium; color: #008000;\">Attention Landscapers and Home Gardeners: We Have Compost!<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/Content\/images\/compostholding_0325.png\" width=\"103\" height=\"76\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We produce high-quality organic compost at Crossroads Farm in conjunction with the New York Equestrian Center.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mynyec.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/content\/images\/NYEC_logo.PNG\" width=\"150\" height=\"99\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We have large volumes available at very competitive pricing. \u00a0Please <a href=\"mailto:farmstand@nassaulandtrust.org?subject=Compost\">email us<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b style=\"color: #008000; font-size: medium; text-align: left;\">Support Crossroads Farm and Purchase Your 2017 CSA Booklets Today!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/Content\/Uploads\/4\/CSA%202017%202.PNG\" width=\"395\" height=\"239\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Here&#8217;s how Crossroads Farm Consumer Supported Agriculture (CSA) works:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Purchase your CSA booklet at $50 and receive $55 worth of coupons.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Purchase your CSA booklet at $100 and receive $110 worth of coupons.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Use your CSA coupons for purchases in the farm stand.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, customers using their CSA booklets get a 10% discount on all their farm stand purchases.<\/p>\n<p>You may purchase your CSA booklets on-line by by clicking the link below or in the store.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xroadsfarmliny.com\/_p\/prd15\/3487095011\/product\/csa-coupon-booklet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/Content\/Uploads\/4\/buynowbutton.png\" width=\"180\" height=\"70\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Spring Seedlings: Cool Weather and Warm Weather Varieties Now Available!<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; color: #008000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/Content\/Uploads\/4\/seedling1.PNG\" width=\"313\" height=\"333\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small; color: #008000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As always we are selling our own organic seedlings at the farm this spring. \u00a0We have many varieties to share with you.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Available Varieties Include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Flowers: Calendula, Cosmos, Zinnias, Celosia, Sunflowers, Bachelor Buttons, &amp; Nasturtium<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Herbs: Chamomile, Basil, Parsley, Dill, Mint, Lemon Balm, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Garlic Chives, Rosemary<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Vegetables:Tomatoes, Eggplants, Peppers, Cucumber, Squashes, Zucchinis, Lettuces, Arugula, Kale, Swiss Chard, Carrots, Onions, Snow Peas, Broccoli, Garlic, Cauliflower, Cabbages, String Beans, Radishes<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Farmstand is open for the season!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong style=\"color: #008000;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Open Memorial Day Monday, May 29th: 10 AM &#8211; 3 PM<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Store Hours:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Monday: Closed<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Tuesday &#8211; Saturday: 10 AM &#8211; 6 PM<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/Content\/Uploads\/4\/purple%20flower.PNG\" width=\"35\" height=\"61\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div id=\"SmallWrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">480 Hempstead Avenue &#8211; Malverne &#8211; NY &#8211; 11565 &#8211; <a class=\"smalllinks\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=480+Hempstead+Avenue,+Malverne,+NY&amp;aq=0&amp;oq=480+hempstead+avenue,+malverne&amp;sll=42.746632,-75.770041&amp;sspn=7.332503,10.865479&amp;vpsrc=0&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=&amp;hnear=480+Hempstead+Ave,+Malverne,+New+York+11565&amp;t=m&amp;z=17\">google map<\/a> &#8211; 516-881-7700 &#8211; <a class=\"smalllinks\" href=\"mailto:info@nassaulandtrust.org\">info@nassaulandtrust.org<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"smalllinks\" href=\"http:\/\/www.xroadsfarmliny.com\/#!farm-stand\/c1fa5\">Store Hours<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\" bgcolor=\"#ccff99\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Click <a href=\"http:\/\/donate.crossroads-farm.org\">donate<\/a> to make a fully tax-deductible contribution. \u00a0Or click <a href=\"http:\/\/volunteer.crossroads-farm.org\">volunteer<\/a> to offer your time. \u00a0Our success depends on you, our extended farm family!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/center><center><a href=\"http:\/\/volunteer.crossroads-farm.org\">\u00a0<\/a><\/center><center><a href=\"http:\/\/volunteer.crossroads-farm.org\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/content\/uploads\/4\/nlt_volunteer_button.png\" width=\"124\" height=\"36\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/donate.crossroads-farm.org\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/content\/uploads\/4\/nlt_donate_button.png\" width=\"101\" height=\"36\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/education.crossroads-farm.org\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/content\/uploads\/4\/nlt_learn_button.png\" width=\"84\" height=\"36\" \/><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">A stewardship project of the <a href=\"nassaulandtrust.org\">Nassau Land Trust<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; [profilelink] &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"smalllinks\" href=\"[emailprivacyurl]\">Privacy Policy<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 About Us\u00a0\u00a0|\u00a0\u00a0Events Save The Date \u00a0 Fundraiser Friday Evening June 16th! \u00a0 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! \u00a0Crossroads Farm is operated &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/index.php\/2017\/05\/12\/this-weeks-farm-update-may-12-2017\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;This Week&#8217;s Farm Update &#8211; May 12, 2017&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/226"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=226"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/226\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":227,"href":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/226\/revisions\/227"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=226"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=226"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=226"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}