{"id":229,"date":"2017-05-19T16:55:19","date_gmt":"2017-05-19T16:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/?p=229"},"modified":"2017-05-19T16:55:19","modified_gmt":"2017-05-19T16:55:19","slug":"this-weeks-farm-update-may-19-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/index.php\/2017\/05\/19\/this-weeks-farm-update-may-19-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week&#8217;s Farm Update &#8211; May 19, 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"Empty\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<div 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;\">Join Us on June 16th from 5 PM &#8211; 9 PM for Our Next Fundraiser !<\/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;\">Hee-haw! Mark your calendar to have dinner with us at our Food Truck Rodeo Fundraiser on <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">F<\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">riday, June 16th<\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"> from 5 PM &#8211; 9 PM<\/span>. Besides eating great food from Malverne&#8217;s own <a href=\"http:\/\/cheezypetes.com\/\">Cheezy Pete<\/a>, Elizabeth Walker along with\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.frozensintruck.com\/\">Frozen Sin<\/a> 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\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LithologyBrewing\">Lithology Brewing Co.<\/a>, &amp; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.barnshedbrewing.com\/\">Barnshed Brewing<\/a>, wine, pony rides, face painting, corn hole, and other fun country games.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">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.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p>*Rain Date: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Friday, June 23rd 5-9 PM<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Crossroads 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>.<\/p>\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 June 15th)<\/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\/sunshine%20days2.PNG\" width=\"514\" height=\"670\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000; font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;\"><b>See What&#8217;s New at Our Farmstand<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/Content\/Uploads\/4\/shpickles.jpg\" width=\"227\" height=\"320\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/Content\/Uploads\/4\/microgreens.jpg\" width=\"270\" height=\"270\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We have a new product this week from <a href=\"https:\/\/brooklynwhatever.com\/\">Brooklyn Whatever<\/a> &#8220;Shpickles&#8221;. Try pickled brussel sprouts, string beans or carrots and get a<strong> 5% coupon<\/strong> to use on your next farmstand purchase. Please come back and let us know how you like them!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>This Week&#8217;s Produce:<\/div>\n<div>String beans, micro greens (from out East &#8211; Koppert Cress in Cutchogue) tomatoes, onions, broccoli, lettuce, zucchini &amp; more.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>We are accepting SPECIAL ORDERS for pies from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PapasPorch\/\">Papa&#8217;s Country Porch<\/a> to have in for your Memorial Day weekend. Please submit orders to the store by Tuesday, 5\/23, no later than 12 PM. Orders must be paid in full. Pick up date for the pies is Friday, 5\/26, once the store opens at 10 AM.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Come in and browse our local produce and products.<\/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 For Your Garden<\/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<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.<\/p>\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>Sunday,<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>May 21st at 10:00 AM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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;\">Start your Flower and Vegetable Garden with Crossroads Own Organic Seedlings<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/campaigns.softwhite.net\/Content\/Uploads\/4\/seedlings2.PNG\" width=\"243\" height=\"257\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small; color: #008000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Get a start on your vegetable garden with Crossroads own organic seedlings. \u00a0We have many varieties to share with you.<\/span><\/span><\/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 &amp; Lavender<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">Vegetables:Tomatoes, Eggplants, Peppers, Cucumber, Squashes, Zucchinis, Lettuces, Arugula, Kale, Swiss Chard, Carrots, Onions, Broccoli, Garlic, Cauliflower, Cabbages<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Get them while they last, our seedlings go fast!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">\u00a0<\/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><center><\/p>\n<div id=\"SmallWrapper\">\n<hr \/>\n<p><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 Join Us on June 16th from 5 PM &#8211; 9 PM for Our Next Fundraiser ! \u00a0 Hee-haw! Mark your calendar to have dinner with us at our Food Truck Rodeo Fundraiser on Friday, June 16th from 5 PM &#8211; 9 PM. 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