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Author: <span>Jennifer Ross</span>

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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. …

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Posted in: Herbs Filed under: herbs, mint, organic farm
HeartBeet Farms Reusable Bags

Suffolk County Forces the Use of Reusable Bags

January 4, 2018 Jennifer Ross

The Suffolk County, New York law entitled, “A LOCAL LAW TO REDUCE THE USE OF CARRYOUT BAGS IN RETAIL SALES,”…

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Posted in: Sustainability Filed under: carryout bags, farm stand, plastic bags, retail stores, reusable bags, Suffolk County

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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.

Click on the link in the bio to listen to the full podcast. 
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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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