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Author: <span>Jennifer Ross</span>

Three Years of Farm to Table Soups

November 24, 2019 Jennifer Ross

For the past three farm seasons, we provided Chef Jason with a weekly vegetable from the farm. He then created…

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Posted in: Farm to Table, Soups Filed under: delivered soups, farm soups, farm to table soups, gluten free soups, plant based soups, Soup CSA, vegan soups, vegetable soups, vegetarian soups
Honeybee

Local Honey Never Spoils

November 7, 2019 Jennifer Ross

Samantha Boyd is a lifelong resident of Northport with a degree in Veterinary Science. She works as a vet tech…

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Posted in: Bees, Honey Filed under: beewitchedbee, honey, honey centereach, honey long island, honey selden, honey stony brook, honey suffolk county, honeybee, infused honey, raw honey
Celebrate Earth DAy

A Farm Movie with a Big Impact

October 21, 2019 Jennifer Ross

One of our Stony Brook Village Farm stand customers was excited to tell us about a farm movie she saw…

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Posted in: Sustainable Farming Filed under: farm movie, farming, farming and nature, sustainable farming, the biggest little farm
amaranth grain

An Ancient Grain Called Amaranth

October 10, 2019 Jennifer Ross

Amaranth is a group of more than 60 different species of grains. Some call Amaranth a seed vs. a grain.…

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Posted in: Grains Filed under: amaranth, amaranth recipes, fall CSA
Stuffed cucuzza

Stuffed Cucuzza

August 6, 2019 Jennifer Ross

Cucuzza, pronounced “Googootz,” is an Italian term of endearment. “Googootz” is also the Italian slang for “zucchini,” and refers to…

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Posted in: Recipes
Donate farm fresh vegetables

Donate Farm Fresh Vegetables

August 2, 2019 Jennifer Ross

Do you know what real hunger feels like?  Most of us don’t.  But over 40 million people in America do. …

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Posted in: Food Pantries Filed under: donate farm fresh food, donate healthy food, donate produce, food donations, food kitchens, food pantries

Store and Preserve Fresh Vegetables

July 15, 2019 Jennifer Ross

One of the most frequently asked questions we get at the farm is, “how do I store or preserve the…

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Posted in: Storing Vegetables Filed under: farm vegetables, fresh vegetables, preapre vegetables, preserve vegetables, store farm vegetables, store greens, store lettuce, store vegetables
Designing a CSA at HeartBeet Farms

Designing a CSA with Our Clients in Mind

March 7, 2019 Jennifer Ross

We were recently visited by a small farm from Nassau County who was contemplating whether or not to develop a…

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Posted in: CSA Filed under: community supported agriculture, CSA, design a CSA, Designing a CSA, market CSA, traditional CSA
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The Origins of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

Jennifer Ross

Whenever I use the term CSA, people recognize the acronym but always ask me what CSA actually stands for. CSA…

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Posted in: CSA Filed under: community supported agriculture, farm share, farm shares, local farming, local farms, local produce, local vegetables, local veggies, organic produce, organic veggies
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We Honor A Patriotic Farm Family

February 4, 2019 Jennifer Ross

For Black History Month, we are honoring the farm family who owned the property that HeartBeet Farms currently resides on.…

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Posted in: Sustainable Farming Filed under: Alfred Hobbs, Hobbs Farm, james henry hobbs, patriotic farmer, Sustainable Farm, victory farm

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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!

There’s something deeply healing about stepping on There’s something deeply healing about stepping onto a farm — slowing down long enough to breathe fresh air, work with your hands, share a meal, connect with animals, and reconnect with nature in a way that modern life rarely allows. But what if those experiences are more than simply enjoyable? What if farms themselves are part of a much larger public health solution?

In this incredibly thought-provoking episode, I sit down with emergency medicine physician, public health advocate, farmer, and agritourism visionary Dr. Chris Barsotti to explore the intersection of agriculture, wellness, public health, and human connection. From his work in ecological economics and emergency medicine to building a regenerative farm in southern Vermont, Chris shares a powerful perspective on how farms can serve not only as places of food production — but as spaces that actively support mental, physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Together, we dive into topics like regenerative agriculture, nature-based interventions, loneliness and isolation, lifestyle medicine, animal-assisted experiences, and why agri-tourism may be one of the most overlooked forms of preventative healthcare in modern society. We also reflect on our shared experiences in Sicily, the healing power of meaningful connection, and the growing movement to reimagine farms as community-centered wellness spaces.

This conversation completely reframed the way I think about agriculture — not just as farming, hospitality, or tourism, but as a form of care. If you’ve ever felt calmer after spending time on a farm, in a garden, in the woods, or around animals… this episode will deeply resonate with you.

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In bonus episode 3, I’m joined once again by Patti In bonus episode 3, I’m joined once again by Pattie Baker for a personal reflection on my journey to Nourse Farm in Westborough, Massachusetts.

After years of building a life, career, and community on Long Island, I made the decision to step back into the world of agriculture—not by returning to something familiar, but by embracing an entirely new challenge. What began as an opportunity to help shape the retail, education, and community-facing side of a historic farm has become a lesson in reinvention, resilience, and personal growth.

In this conversation, we discuss the realities of starting over in a new environment, the intensity of taking over a farm store and CSA program, creating educational experiences, and building systems from the ground up. We also talk about balancing family responsibilities from afar, finding grounding in the daily rhythms of farm life, and navigating the uncertainty that comes with pursuing something meaningful.

This episode is an honest look at what happens when you say yes to a new adventure—even when the timing isn’t perfect, the path isn’t clear, and the outcome is still unfolding.

If you’ve ever felt called to begin again, follow a passion, or take a leap into the unknown, I think you’ll find something in this conversation that resonates.

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Good Morning from Vermont. Woke up to this majesti Good Morning from Vermont. Woke up to this majestic view….visiting a friend’s farm in Bennington area!
nature calms the soul… nature calms the soul…
Over the past few years on The Agri-Tourist Podcas Over the past few years on The Agri-Tourist Podcast, I’ve had the opportunity to explore so many different corners of agriculture—but this conversation brings us into a part of the food system that is both incredibly visible and often deeply misunderstood: beekeeping.

In episode 101, I sit down with Evan Reseska of Boston Honey Company, a family-run business that has grown from a single backyard hive into a multi-state operation. What I found especially compelling is how this story reflects something we see across agriculture—growth doesn’t happen in a straight line. It’s shaped by curiosity, by necessity, and by a willingness to adapt when conditions change. From shifting climates to changing forage and the realities of pollination, Evan shares what it really takes to build and sustain a business around bees.

As you listen, I invite you to think a little differently about something as simple as honey. Because behind it is a complex system—of bees, land, farmers, and decisions that all play a role in what ends up in the jar. And as always, it’s a reminder that the more we understand about where our food comes from, the more connected we become to the people and processes behind it.

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