Skip to content
HeartBeet Farms
grow & eat plants
  • Home
  • About Us
    • 2024 Nature Gallery
    • Farm Gallery
    • Education Gallery
    • Sunflower Gallery
  • Education
    • Root for the Beet Program
    • Meet Heart & Beet
    • Beet wants to know
  • Blog
    • Recipe Videos
  • Contact
  • The Agri-Tourist Podcast
  • Agri-Events

Author: <span>Jennifer Ross</span>

Heating Innovation in the Hoop House

March 20, 2018 Jennifer Ross

Last winter, Ann and I researched and contemplated many different heating options for the hoop house.  We almost purchased a…

Continue Reading →

Posted in: Sustainable Farming Filed under: greenhouse, heat for seedlings, heating for hoop houses, heating greenhouse, heating mats, heating plants, heating seeds, hoop house, seed germination
Proposed Food Plate for Food Stamp Recipients

Food Stamp Recipients Will Not Receive a Blue Apron-Style Food Box

February 21, 2018 Jennifer Ross

Last year, Ann and I applied for Hobbs Farm Stand to be eligible for the New York State Farmer’s Market…

Continue Reading →

Posted in: Sustainability Filed under: FMNP, food stamps, healthy food, Hobbs Farm, NYS Farmers Market Nutrition Program, SNAP

Celebrating the Father of American Agriculture

February 18, 2018 Jennifer Ross

On this President’s Day, we celebrate one of America’s most famous and devoted farmers…George Washington.  George Washington studied and implemented…

Continue Reading →

Posted in: Sustainable Farming Filed under: agriculture, American agriculture, American farming, farmer, George Washington
Crayfish Bay Cocoa Estate Grenada

Agriculture Adventure in Grenada

January 29, 2018 Jennifer Ross

We left New York and it was 27 degrees Fahrenheit and mild.  We arrived in Grenada a little over four hours…

Continue Reading →

Posted in: Sustainable Farming Filed under: cacao bean, cacao farm, cacao pod, chocolate making process, Grenada chocolate, organic agriculture, organic cacao, organic chocolate

Eating Organic, Local & Healthy in Grenada

Jennifer Ross

During our 7-day stay at Crayfish Bay Organics, we had the option to join the owners and chocolate makers, Kim…

Continue Reading →

Posted in: Farm to Table, Sustainable Farming Filed under: banana nutmeg soup, Belmont estate Grenada, cacao drink, callaloo, eating organic, fresh eggs, freshly squeezed orange juice, guava juice, organic cacao, spanish omelete
Cacao Plant

If We Could Only Grow Cacao

January 19, 2018 Jennifer Ross

Besides the deliciously fresh, organically grown veggies we grow at the farm, one of my other favorite things is chocolate. …

Continue Reading →

Posted in: Sustainable Farming Filed under: cacao, cacao bean, cacao farms, cacao pod, chocolate
Red Beet Roots

Do You Like Beet Root?

January 18, 2018 Jennifer Ross

When I was a kid, my Ukrainian great aunt used to cook and eat borscht, also known as beet soup.…

Continue Reading →

Posted in: Sustainable Farming Filed under: Beet, golden beet, organic beet, red beet, striped beet
Heart and Beet Go Organic

Does Organically Grown Mean Healthy?

January 10, 2018 Jennifer Ross

Throughout my life, healthy eating and fitness have been a significant theme-whether I liked it or not!  Several years ago…

Continue Reading →

Posted in: Heart & Beet, Sustainable Farming Filed under: Beet, go organic, Heart, organic, organic farm, organic farm stand, organically grown

From Fritattas to Air Freshners – Mint Flavor Abounds

January 8, 2018 Jennifer Ross

There is still so much to say about mint that we are going to dedicate one more blog post to…

Continue Reading →

Posted in: Herbs Filed under: mint, mint chocolate chip smoothie, mint flavor, mint fritatta, mint recipes, recipes using mint

Fresh Mint is One of My Favorite Herbs

January 6, 2018 Jennifer Ross

Fresh mint has become one of my favorite herbs. Mint has been my personal life saver when it comes to…

Continue Reading →

Posted in: Herbs Filed under: herbs, mint, organic farm

Post navigation

Page 5 of 8
← Previous 1 … 4 5 6 … 8 Next →

Subscribe


  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest

HeartBeet Farms

(516)343-6247
[email protected]

Recent Posts

  • Cocoa Economy – Crisis or Opportunity?
  • Cantaloupe Recipes
  • 6 Fun Things to do with Watermelon

heartbeetfarms

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


Hey, it’s Jen, you’re Agri-Tourist Podcast Hos
Hey, it’s Jen, you’re Agri-Tourist Podcast Host.  I am always here to support the people I interview. 

So, if you are planning on visiting the Berkshires this summer and fall season, Dori Scofield, owner of Berkshire Farm Sanctuary, and I have partnered up to help her create an agri-destination at her sanctuary. 

We are starting small with 5 exciting chocolate cocktail hours for all of you chocolate lovers out there!! You’ll start with a chocolate mocktail, indulge in some delicious charcuterie (plant-based of course!). Then you’ll learn how real chocolate is made from these beautiful and colorful cacao pods. 

Savor the tastes of real chocolate from around the world and depart the farm house will some of your favorite chocolate bars in hand!  Proceeds support all of Dori’s amazing rescued animals at the Sanctuary - and each animal has a story to be told. 

Remember, there are only 5 dates starting Saturday, July 5th and once they’re booked, that’s it!  So visit Berkshirefarmsanctuary.org or heartbeetfarms.com to register now! (Link in bio)

#chocolatetasting #chocolatetastings #chocolateevent #chocolateevents #beantobarchocolates #farmsanctuary #berkshirecounty #berkshires #berkshiretourism #thingstodoberkshires


I was asked to help out a group of friends with a
I was asked to help out a group of friends with a new podcast - Marisa, the friend who interviews me, was one of those friends.  They call themselves ‘terrestrial’ radio people as they all were involved with various radio shows back in the day - you can tell by their great voices!  I sat down with them a few months ago and downloaded my thoughts on how to get started, realizing how much I had learned with a year’s worth of podcast episodes under my belt!  I felt very complimented to have been asked to do this. 

Well, they just launched their first episode and asked me to come down to the library studio during their recording for support - just in case!! I didn’t know they were going to recruit me as their first guest - LOL!  I had such a fun experience. They are off to an amazing start so please give them a listen.  You can find them on all the big podcast platforms - Spotify, Apple, IHeartRadio, etc.. under the name Yakety Yak; Let’s Talk About That!  I will add the Apple Podcasts link to my bio! 

Give them a listen!  And feel free to also give them a review after you listen.  Congrats Mike, Marisa and Glenn!!! You did it!


hearts appear everywhere in nature….💚
hearts appear everywhere in nature….💚


Jim Sanders, an environmentalist & farmer, is the
Jim Sanders, an environmentalist & farmer, is the owner of Wildflower Lane Farm in North Carolina.  Jim has some great stories about how he came into farming and his fun and not so fun experiences with trying to build a farming business. All along, Jim knew and was reminded by some friends that there had to be a better way.

Jim decided to take another approach to feeding local people. Jim came up with an idea that would enable him to do what he loved – growing food for people – while removing it from the business cycle that was proving to be unsatisfying. He would do this by shifting non profit funds used to pay for fresh produce from wholesalers and retailers to local farmers who would grow for them. 

He walked into the office of a local non profit called Table, explained his concept, and asked them to try it out with him.  The Executive Director of TABLE, who you will hear from directly in an upcoming episode, after a little due diligence, was open to Jim’s idea, shifted some funds his way, and took the leap of faith.  And every year since, TABLE has shifted more funds to growing with local farmers vs. purchasing produce, demonstrating the strength and impact of Jim’s concept. 

Jim’s idea has had a direct impact on food security in NC and beyond. This is also a testament that existing local organizations can and should collaborate and join forces, shift funds to local sourcing, and ultimately increase access to nutritious food for everyone. 

Visit the link in our bio to listen to the podcast. 
#Podcast #farmingpodcast #agpodcast #agriculturepodcast


2016, apple picking with Anna & Abby…well it app
2016, apple picking with Anna & Abby...well it appears to be more like apple eating!! They are both graduating this year - one from college and one from high school! So proud of both of them...


So this is my 53rd episode, the 1st episode launch
So this is my 53rd episode, the 1st episode launching Season 2 of the Agri-Tourist Podcast. This episode is part 2 of my interview with Marisa about coming full circle.

I have learned so much during the course of this year…and not just about farming and agriculture. I learned so much about life, about love, about passion and dedication, trusting the journey, making every day count, and about taking that leap of faith.

And I learned all of this from over 50 amazing people from all over the world.  So this episode along with Part 1, #52, are dedicated to the amazing, inspirational and passionate individuals who allowed me into their lives, their businesses and to become a little part of their journey.  Thank you for all you do! 

Join my trusted and dear friend Marisa and I as we continue to explore the last year together and venture into year 2! 

#podcast #podcasting #farmpodcast #agriculturepodcast #farmingpodcast #agritourismpodcast #tourismpodcast #chocolatepodcast



Follow on Instagram


  • Agri-Events
  • Podcast
  • Free Vegetable Education Class
  • Schedule Marketing Consult
  • Blog
  • AgriTourism Destinations
Copyright © 2025 HeartBeet Farms
Visit Us On FacebookVisit Us On YoutubeVisit Us On PinterestVisit Us On Instagram