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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

Organic Soil vs. Miracle Gro

March 21, 2017 Jennifer Ross

It’s that time of year again when elementary Science projects are almost due!  Since I have been attending soil classes…

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Posted in: Soil Filed under: organic soil, potting soil, soil
HeartBeet Farms visiting McEnroe Organic Farms

A Trip to McEnroe Organic Farms for Organic Soil

March 10, 2017 Jennifer Ross

There is nothing like taking a drive from the hustle and bustle of Long Island and NYC to the mountainous…

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Posted in: Soil Filed under: McEnroe Organic Farm, organic potting soil, organic soil
HeartBeet Farms

What is HeartBeet Farms?

February 9, 2017 Jennifer Ross

In 2007, Ann Pellegrino founded Hobbs Farm, a non profit, all-volunteer farm,  with a mission to provide fresh wholesome produce…

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Posted in: Sustainable Farming Filed under: growing organic produce, HeartBeet Farms, Long Island Farms, Organically grown produce, Sustainable Farm
family chocolate tour

Family Chocolate Tour at Raaka

August 5, 2016 Jennifer Ross

On August 5, 2016, I drove to Red Hook, Brooklyn with my 3 kids, Tyler, Anna, and Abby, for a…

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Posted in: Cacao Filed under: bean to bar chocolate maker, brooklyn chocolate maker, chocolate tour, raaka chocolate
organic cacao farm

Riding the Donkey to the Organic Cacao Farm

March 16, 2016 Jennifer Ross

While in the Dominican Republic, our agriculture trip took us through the entire chocolate making process from a 100+-year-old organic…

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Posted in: Cacao Filed under: cacao farm Dominican Republic, cacao farm DR, Dominican Republic organic cacao farm, organic cacao farm
Women Chocolate Makers

Women Chocolate Makers Breaking Boundaries in Dominican Republic

January 30, 2016 Jennifer Ross

I have been working with a local production company called the My Long Island TV Show for many years. They produce a…

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Posted in: Cacao, Farm to Table Filed under: CHOCAL, women chocolate makers, women chocolate makers in DR
howler monkeys of Belize

Jurassic Park Comes Alive in Belize

January 15, 2016 Jennifer Ross

It was February 2014 and I left New York in a blizzard, arriving one day early for my chocolate tour…

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Posted in: Cacao Filed under: adventures in belize, adventures in belize jungle, cacao farm belize, howler monkeys, howler monkeys belize
Cacao Pod

How Maya Mountain Cacao has Altered the Cacao Industry in Belize

January 3, 2015 Jennifer Ross

In January, 2014, I was doing some research on chocolate, one of my favorite topics. Not to mention one of…

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Posted in: Cacao Filed under: Agriculture trip to Belize, Belize cacao, Belize chocolate, Cacao in Belize, Chocolate in Belize, trip to Belize

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Today’s guest is someone who truly redefines what
Today’s guest is someone who truly redefines what it means to travel with purpose. I was so inspired learning about the work Kimberly Haley-Coleman is doing through Globe Aware, creating opportunities for everyday people to step beyond traditional tourism and step into meaningful global service. Her journey started with a simple desire to give back while traveling — and it grew into a worldwide nonprofit connecting volunteers with communities across the globe.

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I can’t wait for you to hear how this model of service travel is changing lives on both sides of the experience, and why so many people come back from these trips feeling more connected, more grateful, and more inspired to make a difference in their own communities, too. 

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do you forget to soak your dried beans the night before? I do.... Jeanine has some great ‘bean’ tips!  Episode 83 of the Agri-Tourist Podcast…

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Today’s guest is someone very special to me — my l
Today’s guest is someone very special to me — my longtime friend, Jeanine Davis. We met years ago through our businesses and a shared love of learning, creating, and doing things a little differently. Over the years, I’ve had a front-row seat to Jeanine’s journey from busy Long Island life to a more nature-centered life in Pennsylvania, and through it all, one thing has always stayed the same: her deep curiosity about plants, wellness, and making things from scratch.

Jeanine is one of those people who doesn’t just read about herbal remedies — she grows them, forages them, studies them, and then somehow turns them into teas, oils, salves, and even beautiful botanical art. Whether we’re wandering a farmers market, cooking in her kitchen, or walking through her garden identifying “weeds” that are actually powerful plants, I’m always learning something new from her. She has a gift for making herbal knowledge feel approachable, practical, and a little bit magical.

In this conversation, we talk about how her personal health experiences sparked her interest in natural living, how moving to the Poconos gave her space to deepen that path, and how she’s now sharing what she’s learned through community workshops and classes for the “herbal curious.” I’m so excited for you to meet my friend Jeanine and explore the world of everyday herbal wisdom together. 

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Once again, I joined Marisa and Mike for the 7th episode of Yakety Yak, Let’s Talk About That!  Always a fun time chatting it up about whatever is on our minds!  We all just experienced a nasty snow and ice storm in New York, and we were exhausted from shoveling...so it was fun to connect and rant a bit about all the fun we had!  Click the link in the bio to listen to Episode #7!  Enjoy!



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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!


Link to podcast episode in bio…

#agritourism #ser
Link to podcast episode in bio…

#agritourism #servicetravel #tourism #travel #volunteer


a reminder of what’s to come soon,.,,🌻🌱
a reminder of what’s to come soon,.,,🌻🌱


Today’s guest is someone who truly redefines what
Today’s guest is someone who truly redefines what it means to travel with purpose. I was so inspired learning about the work Kimberly Haley-Coleman is doing through Globe Aware, creating opportunities for everyday people to step beyond traditional tourism and step into meaningful global service. Her journey started with a simple desire to give back while traveling — and it grew into a worldwide nonprofit connecting volunteers with communities across the globe.

Through short-term, structured volunteer programs, Kimberly and her team make it possible for individuals, families, and even corporate groups to work alongside local communities on impactful projects — from improving housing conditions to supporting food security and accessibility initiatives. What I love most about her approach is that it’s not just about the work being done — it’s about cultural connection, mutual learning, and the kind of perspective that stays with you long after you come home.

I can’t wait for you to hear how this model of service travel is changing lives on both sides of the experience, and why so many people come back from these trips feeling more connected, more grateful, and more inspired to make a difference in their own communities, too. 

Click on the link in the bio to listen to this week’s podcast, episode 84! 

#tourism #service #volunteer #travel #agritourism


do you forget to soak your dried beans the night b
do you forget to soak your dried beans the night before? I do.... Jeanine has some great ‘bean’ tips!  Episode 83 of the Agri-Tourist Podcast…

#beans #driedbeans #ranchogordobeans


Today’s guest is someone very special to me — my l
Today’s guest is someone very special to me — my longtime friend, Jeanine Davis. We met years ago through our businesses and a shared love of learning, creating, and doing things a little differently. Over the years, I’ve had a front-row seat to Jeanine’s journey from busy Long Island life to a more nature-centered life in Pennsylvania, and through it all, one thing has always stayed the same: her deep curiosity about plants, wellness, and making things from scratch.

Jeanine is one of those people who doesn’t just read about herbal remedies — she grows them, forages them, studies them, and then somehow turns them into teas, oils, salves, and even beautiful botanical art. Whether we’re wandering a farmers market, cooking in her kitchen, or walking through her garden identifying “weeds” that are actually powerful plants, I’m always learning something new from her. She has a gift for making herbal knowledge feel approachable, practical, and a little bit magical.

In this conversation, we talk about how her personal health experiences sparked her interest in natural living, how moving to the Poconos gave her space to deepen that path, and how she’s now sharing what she’s learned through community workshops and classes for the “herbal curious.” I’m so excited for you to meet my friend Jeanine and explore the world of everyday herbal wisdom together. 

Click on the link in the bio to listen to the podcast! 
#podcast #herbal #herbs #herbalcurious


Once again, I joined Marisa and Mike for the 7th e
Once again, I joined Marisa and Mike for the 7th episode of Yakety Yak, Let’s Talk About That!  Always a fun time chatting it up about whatever is on our minds!  We all just experienced a nasty snow and ice storm in New York, and we were exhausted from shoveling...so it was fun to connect and rant a bit about all the fun we had!  Click the link in the bio to listen to Episode #7!  Enjoy!



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