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Category: <span>Sustainable Farming</span>

Maxine Simone Williams

Maxine: Storyteller, Urban Farmer & Community Builder

November 24, 2025 Jennifer Ross

In today’s evolving food landscape, a new generation of young farmers is redefining how we connect with land, culture, and…

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Posted in: Sustainable Farming, Urban Farmer Filed under: agriculture, community gardens, composting, cotton, farm, farm educator, farming, nyc, NYC Grows, sustainable farming, urban farm, urban farmer
companion planting

Companion Planting: Which Plants Get Along?

April 27, 2020 Jennifer Ross

Did you ever meet someone and immediately feel strange energy? The energy feels ‘off ‘and you just cannot connect with…

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Posted in: Gardening, Sustainable Farming, Uncategorized Filed under: companion hers, companion planting, companion planting strategies, companion plants, companion vegetables, competing plants, planting rules, planting strategy, plants that get along
grow vegetables

Ready, Set, Grow Vegetables

April 7, 2020 Jennifer Ross

We started preparing the garden the week of March 23rd. Although it’s small compared to a large farm, it still…

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Posted in: Farm Education, Gardening, Seeds, Soil, Sustainable Farming Filed under: organic farming, organic garden, organic garden beds, preparing garden beds, preparing soil, sustainable farming, sustainable gardening
The new HeartBeet Farms Garden

New HeartBeet Farms Garden

March 23, 2020 Jennifer Ross

“A garden returns 50 times the investment you put into it.  Not just food, but joy, peace, and a real…

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Posted in: Farm Education, Gardening, Sustainable Farming Filed under: education garden, gardening, grow a garden, new garden, organic garden, smithtown garden, sustainable garden
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
Victory Farm Poster

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
Seed Storage Unit

Seed Storage Innovation for Farms

January 28, 2019 Jennifer Ross

As we farm, we continue to build up a diverse seed inventory. We source our seeds from several reputable companies…

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Posted in: Seeds, Sustainable Farming Filed under: farm seeds, organic seeds, seed cabinets, seeds, sustainable farming

Using Drone Technology at Local Farms

January 15, 2019 Jennifer Ross

People often ask us what type of nutrition we use on our plants. It’s a very simple answer – our…

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Posted in: Sustainable Farming Filed under: drone technology, drones, drones for agriculture, drones for farms, drones for spraying, farm technology, sustainable farming

Is a Plant-Based Diet Always Nutritious?

April 9, 2018 Jennifer Ross

You decided to explore a plant-based diet, go vegan, or simply incorporate more healthy vegetables into your meals.  This is…

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Posted in: Sustainable Farming Filed under: healthy vegetables, nutrients from vegetables, organic farming, organic vegetables, plant based, plant based diets, plant based meals, plant based nutrition, vegan, vegetarian

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…

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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

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Recent Posts

  • What Growing a Community Orchard Really Teaches Us
  • Trust the Journey: Revisiting the Podcast Episode That Started It All with Pattie Baker
  • The Healing Power of Farms: A Conversation with Dr. Chris Barsotti
  • Starting Over in Agriculture: My Journey to Nourse Farm in Massachusetts
  • What Beekeeping Teaches Us About Resilience in Agriculture
  • From Scent to Syrup: The Unexpected Journey of a Rose Farm in Italy
  • Beyond Field Trips: How Medway Community Farm Built a Fully Integrated Education Program

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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. 
#podcast #orchard #fruittree #agritourism
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a success…💚🌱 a success…💚🌱
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! 💚🌱
Just sharing some photos from the farm and my ear Just sharing some  photos from the farm and my early morning walks!
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.

Click on the link in the bio to re-listen to the podcast. 
#podcast #agriculture #volunteer #farm #farming
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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.Click on the link in the bio to listen to the full podcast episode. #beekeeper #beekeepers #localhoney #honey #podcast ... See MoreSee Less

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Recent Posts

  • What Growing a Community Orchard Really Teaches Us
  • Trust the Journey: Revisiting the Podcast Episode That Started It All with Pattie Baker
  • The Healing Power of Farms: A Conversation with Dr. Chris Barsotti
  • Starting Over in Agriculture: My Journey to Nourse Farm in Massachusetts
  • What Beekeeping Teaches Us About Resilience in Agriculture
  • From Scent to Syrup: The Unexpected Journey of a Rose Farm in Italy
  • Beyond Field Trips: How Medway Community Farm Built a Fully Integrated Education Program

heartbeetfarms

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. 
#podcast #orchard #fruittree #agritourism
💚💚 💚💚
a success…💚🌱 a success…💚🌱
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! 💚🌱
Just sharing some photos from the farm and my ear Just sharing some  photos from the farm and my early morning walks!
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.

Click on the link in the bio to re-listen to the podcast. 
#podcast #agriculture #volunteer #farm #farming
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