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Author: <span>Jennifer Ross</span>

Beet Pie

August 8, 2017 Jennifer Ross

One of the volunteers in the Education Garden brought us a beet pie that she made from the greens of…

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Posted in: Recipes Filed under: beet greens pie

Experiencing New Tastes

July 9, 2017 Jennifer Ross

The HeartBeet Farms CSA is well underway with a diversity of nutritious vegetables, soups and sauces!  Our CSA is designed…

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Posted in: CSA Filed under: cabbage, community supported agriculture, CSA, HeartBeet Farms, kale, organically grown, swiss chard

Debut of HeartBeet Farms Mobile Farm Stand at Smith Haven Mall

June 24, 2017 Jennifer Ross

The HeartBeet Farms Mobile Farm Stand made its debut appearance at Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove on Friday, June 23,…

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Posted in: Mobile Farm Stand Filed under: HeartBeet Farms, mobie farm stand, organic farm stand, Simon Mall, smith haven mall
Red Romaine HeartBeet Farms

Weekly Box of Local Seasonal Vegetables Plus Instant Meal

June 7, 2017 Jennifer Ross

So why should you buy into a CSA – or a weekly box of local seasonal vegetables that includes an…

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Posted in: Sustainable Farming Filed under: box of vegetables, box of veggies, community supported agriculture, CSA, farm membership, Organically grown produce, weekly box of vegetables
Sweet Watermelons from Alfred Hobbs

He Grew Long Island’s Sweetest Watermelons

May 24, 2017 Jennifer Ross

For the 7+ years I have been volunteering at Bethel Hobbs Community Farm (the non profit farm and property that…

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Posted in: Sustainable Farming Filed under: Alfred Hobbs, Ann Pellegrino, Herman Walker, Hobbs Farm, sweet watermelon, watermelon
EcoGastronomy Major Taylor Zupo

EcoGastronomy College Intern Joins HeartBeet Farms

May 21, 2017 Jennifer Ross

We were so excited to welcome our new college intern to the HeartBeet Farms team on Sunday!  Taylor Zupo was…

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Posted in: Sustainable Farming Filed under: ecogastronomy, farm, farm intern, farming, organic farming, Sustainable Farm
Original Heart and Beet on Napkin

Heart & Beet Were Born on a Napkin

May 1, 2017 Jennifer Ross

In 2010, I contemplated opening up a healthy, organic cafe that focused on educating and feeding families and kids healthy…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: Beet, Heart, Heart and Beet, HeartBeet, HeartBeet Cafe, HeartBeet cartoons, HeartBeet comics, HeartBeet Farms
Organic Toscano Kale

Will our Dinosaur Kale Stand Up to Its Name this Year?

Jennifer Ross

All of the spring HeartBeet Farms kale is planted in the ground! We planted 2 types of kale this year.…

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Posted in: Sustainable Farming Filed under: dinosaur kale, lacinato kale, toscano kale
Craig and Ann installing bees

Craig and Ann’s Bee Adventure – Installing Bees at the Farm

April 9, 2017 Jennifer Ross

About six months ago, Craig was inspired by a bee video he viewed on Youtube.  This inspiration turned into a…

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Posted in: Bees Filed under: beekeeper, bees, installing bees, italian bees
Craig Foley, The Giving Garden at Coogan Farm

Inspired By Two Farmers

April 7, 2017 Jennifer Ross

At times you come across people who exude so much passion for what they do.  And when you connect with…

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Posted in: Sustainable Farming Filed under: Coogan Farm, CT, Early Girl Farm, Giving Garden, HeartBeet Farms, Hobbs Farm, inspiring farmers, Mystic

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The Agri-Tourist Podcast, my journey back to agriculture! Join me to learn from agritourism farmers & entrepreneurs & help me build my farm strategy!

In this heartfelt and deeply educational episode, In this heartfelt and deeply educational episode, I sit down with fruit tree expert, author, educator, and podcaster Susan Poizner to explore the surprising realities behind growing fruit trees — and why planting an orchard is far more than simply putting a tree in the ground. From launching a community orchard in Toronto with almost no horticultural experience, to becoming a leading voice in urban orchard education, Susan shares the honest mistakes, hard-earned lessons, and beautiful community moments that shaped her journey.

Together, we dive into everything from grafting, pollination, disease-resistant cultivars, and organic growing practices, to the public perception of sprays, sustainability, and what it truly takes to grow healthy fruit in challenging climates. Susan also shares moving stories about community harvests, cultural connections to food, and how one small orchard ultimately educated thousands of people and transformed neighborhoods in unexpected ways. This conversation is both grounding and inspiring — especially for anyone dreaming of planting fruit trees, building community through agriculture, or reconnecting with where our food truly comes from.

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So proud of this team…we just hiked with 40 4th gr So proud of this team…we just hiked with 40 4th grade students from Mill Pond School to the farm for a farm tour, scavenger hunt and taste of strawberries and cider donuts! Was a great adventure for all involved and so much fun! Thank you team for making it a great success! 💚🌱
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Every now and then, a conversation changes your li Every now and then, a conversation changes your life in ways you could never have predicted. That’s exactly what happened when I first interviewed Pattie Baker about her WWOOFing journey across America.

We connected instantly. What started as a podcast interview grew into a genuine friendship built on a shared love of farming, travel, learning, and embracing new adventures. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of following Pattie’s WWOOFing experiences in Ireland, sharing my own WWOOFing journey in Sicily, and collaborating together on our Farm Journal series documenting my new role as Retail Farm Manager at Nourse Farm.

As I watch Pattie continue to inspire others from across the ocean while on her new adventure back in Ireland, I keep coming back to the lesson she lives every day: Trust the Journey. Re-listening to this very first interview reminded me how one brave decision can open doors you never imagined.

I’m excited to share this conversation again because this is where it all began.

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