{"id":984,"date":"2021-11-09T18:24:31","date_gmt":"2021-11-09T18:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/?p=984"},"modified":"2021-11-09T18:24:31","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T18:24:31","slug":"farm-update-11-12-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.crossroads-farm.org\/index.php\/2021\/11\/09\/farm-update-11-12-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Farm Update 11-12-2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Need some holiday recipe inspiration? Join us this Sunday 11am to 1pm to\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

share recipes, meet new friends and share enjoy some treats<\/span><\/p>\n

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Weekly & Upcoming Happenings<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/a> Season Close-out Sale<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Want to make your holiday table fun? Join us Sunday November 21 for our workshop on fall centerpieces<\/span><\/p>\n

Order your Thanksgiving pies online<\/a> or at our farm stand<\/span><\/p>\n

Don’t miss our Holiday Arts & Craft Market on Sundays in December (Dec. 5, 12, 19) 10am to 4pm<\/span><\/p>\n

Stay tuned for our weekly email updates, check our\u00a0events<\/a>\u00a0page to find out what is happening at the farm!<\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you for your support in Nassau Land Trust and our continuing efforts to operate Crossroads as an open space non profit farm.\u00a0Without your patronage and donations we would not be able to operate the farm, please consider a donation to our Annual Fund<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Opportunities to sponsor event costs that go into the\u00a0event production this season are available. Have your business logo displayed at our event, in our farm stand and on social media.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

Your support will make a huge difference. Contact Eva Schwartz at 516 383 2059 \/ info@nassaulandtrust.org<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dropseed Native Landscapes<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Did you know the importance of native plants?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our native birds, animals and pollinators rely on them for food and shelter.\u00a0<\/span>Help keep a sustainable environment\u00a0<\/span>and consider incorporating natives in your landscape<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/p>\n

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*Dropseed will <\/span><\/span>be gifting plants with every purchase<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/p>\n

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Farm Stand Hours:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday 3pm-6pm\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday and Sunday\u00a0<\/strong>9am-3pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stop in for honey, pantry staples, dry goods, seedlings, bagged soil and farm gifts…<\/span><\/p>\n

Our own organic seasonal produce available:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Long Island grown veggies, fruits and more weekly<\/span><\/p>\n

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Support your local vendors\u00a0at Crossroads Farmers Market<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Shop weekly, we rotate new vendors throughout the season<\/strong>
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Pre-ordering Information for Pick-up on Saturday morning\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Fink’s Farm<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Please note that Fink’s Family Farm is now taking pre-orders for truck side pickup at the farm on Saturdays.\u00a0 They encourage their customers to place pre-orders<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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To place your order, visit their web site:\u00a0finksfamilyfarm.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Heneghan Farm — pasture-raised beef<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

We are now taking pre-orders<\/a> from our web site for Heneghan Farm beef.<\/span><\/p>\n

The next pick-up day will be Saturday June 19th or Sunday June 20th.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Firewood For Sale<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pick up a bundle in store, order cords online or in store. We deliver and stack!<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Order in store or\u00a0<\/span>Online<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Events<\/a> at Crossroads Farm<\/span><\/p>\n

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Stop in the farm stand to pick up our farm grown organic produce, specialty local products and gifts<\/span><\/p>\n

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Be a Sponsor at one of our Events\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Garlic Planting Going on Now!<\/span><\/p>\n

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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<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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!<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/p>\n

Did you know that our board of directors and committee chairs are are volunteer roles? Join us in preserving open land.\u00a0Info on\u00a0volunteering<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0registration<\/a>\u00a0for volunteer schedule & updates by email<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information and to\u00a0register<\/a>\u00a0to become a volunteer<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Want to work at Crossroads Farm?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

See\u00a0here<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for open positions<\/b><\/p>\n

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Purchase of our CSA coupon books are a perfect way to give us a boost<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Crossroads Farm CSA Booklets available for purchase at our farm stand and online<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Orders can be placed\u00a0here<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Fall is a perfect time to feed your soil<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Pick up a bag during our store hours (Fri 3-6pm, Sat\/Sun 9am to 3pm)<\/span><\/p>\n

Online orders can be placed\u00a0here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Email sales@nassaulandtrust.org for special orders and delivery information<\/span><\/p>\n

Crossroads Farm compost is packaged in repurposed grain bags donated by Bright Eye Beer Co.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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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.<\/span><\/p>\n

2021 Autumn Hours:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Farm Stand – Friday 3pm-6pm,\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Saturday & Sunday 9am to 3pm\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Farmers Market – Saturday 9 to 1<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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With gratitude,<\/span><\/p>\n

Rick White<\/a>, NLT Chairman <\/span><\/address>\n
Eva Schwartz<\/a>, FAC Chairman
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Nella Stranieri<\/a>, Operations Manager<\/span><\/address>\n
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