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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

  • 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
  • From Bean to Bar: The Unexpected Journey into Craft Chocolate with Peter Carlson
  • More Than a Farm: A Community-Driven Model of Agriculture
  • The Hardest Part of Agritourism Isn’t the Idea—It’s the Execution
  • Agritourism Isn’t a Trend—It’s a Strategy: A Global Perspective from New Zealand
  • From Soil to Soul: How a Tuscan Vineyard is Redefining Organic Farming

heartbeetfarms

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

Another episode with my Yakety Yak friends Marisa Another episode with my Yakety Yak friends Marisa & Mike....Click on the link in the bio to access episode #10!
The roses are in full bloom @rosadimagliano in Tus The roses are in full bloom @rosadimagliano in Tuscany! Click on the link in the bio to listen to episode 100 with Arturo and learn all about his family’s rose farm in Italy!
In the 100th Episode (can’t believe it’s been 100 In the 100th Episode (can’t believe it’s been 100 episodes!!) of The Agri-Tourist Podcast, I take you back to Italy - specifically Tuscany -  for a conversation that really captures how something small can grow into something incredibly meaningful. I sit down with Arturo, who shares the story of his family’s rose farm (Rosa di Magliano)—one that began not with a business plan, but with a moment. A scent that stopped his mother in her tracks, brought back a memory, and ultimately led to the creation of a farm rooted in tradition, curiosity, and care.

What I appreciate about this conversation is how it brings you into the rhythm of this kind of farming. This is not large-scale, fast-paced agriculture—this is intentional, seasonal, and deeply connected to time and place. From harvesting roses in the early morning to preserve their fragrance, to transforming those petals into syrup and jam, Arturo shares what it really takes to produce something so unique and so tied to both nature and tradition.

As you listen, I invite you to think about the moments that spark something bigger—and how often those moments are right in front of us. Because this story is a reminder that agriculture doesn’t always start with a grand plan. Sometimes it starts with paying attention… and being willing to follow where that leads. 

Click on the link in the bio to listen to the 100th episode of the Agri-Tourist Podcast! 

#Podcast #agriculture #tuscany #italy #rosefarm
Peace grows here 🌱💚 Peace grows here 🌱💚
In Episode 99 of The Agri-Tourist Podcast, we’re c In Episode 99 of The Agri-Tourist Podcast, we’re continuing the conversation with Medway Community Farm—this time taking a deeper dive into one of the most unique and impactful parts of their operation: education. If you listened to Part 1 (episode 97), you heard how this farm is rooted in community, food access, and connection. In this second part, we build on that foundation and explore how they’ve created an education model that goes far beyond what you typically see on a farm.

What makes this conversation so compelling is how intentional and layered their approach is. I’m joined again by members of the Medway Community Farm team.  First with Board Director Tina Wright and second with Education Director Marlee Blasenheim. Both individually share how the Medway education programs have evolved—from having very little structured education just a few years ago to building something that is now deeply integrated into the local school system and community. From early childhood exposure to hands-on growing experiences and beyond, this is education that grows with the learner.

As you listen, I invite you to think about what’s possible when a farm fully embraces its role as an educational space. Because what Medway has created isn’t just programming—it’s a pathway for connection, understanding, and long-term impact. And for anyone thinking about agritourism or community-based farming, there’s a lot to learn from what they’ve built here.

Click on the link in the bio to listen to the full podcast episode 99.
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Recent Posts

  • 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
  • From Bean to Bar: The Unexpected Journey into Craft Chocolate with Peter Carlson
  • More Than a Farm: A Community-Driven Model of Agriculture
  • The Hardest Part of Agritourism Isn’t the Idea—It’s the Execution
  • Agritourism Isn’t a Trend—It’s a Strategy: A Global Perspective from New Zealand
  • From Soil to Soul: How a Tuscan Vineyard is Redefining Organic Farming

heartbeetfarms

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

Another episode with my Yakety Yak friends Marisa Another episode with my Yakety Yak friends Marisa & Mike....Click on the link in the bio to access episode #10!
The roses are in full bloom @rosadimagliano in Tus The roses are in full bloom @rosadimagliano in Tuscany! Click on the link in the bio to listen to episode 100 with Arturo and learn all about his family’s rose farm in Italy!
In the 100th Episode (can’t believe it’s been 100 In the 100th Episode (can’t believe it’s been 100 episodes!!) of The Agri-Tourist Podcast, I take you back to Italy - specifically Tuscany -  for a conversation that really captures how something small can grow into something incredibly meaningful. I sit down with Arturo, who shares the story of his family’s rose farm (Rosa di Magliano)—one that began not with a business plan, but with a moment. A scent that stopped his mother in her tracks, brought back a memory, and ultimately led to the creation of a farm rooted in tradition, curiosity, and care.

What I appreciate about this conversation is how it brings you into the rhythm of this kind of farming. This is not large-scale, fast-paced agriculture—this is intentional, seasonal, and deeply connected to time and place. From harvesting roses in the early morning to preserve their fragrance, to transforming those petals into syrup and jam, Arturo shares what it really takes to produce something so unique and so tied to both nature and tradition.

As you listen, I invite you to think about the moments that spark something bigger—and how often those moments are right in front of us. Because this story is a reminder that agriculture doesn’t always start with a grand plan. Sometimes it starts with paying attention… and being willing to follow where that leads. 

Click on the link in the bio to listen to the 100th episode of the Agri-Tourist Podcast! 

#Podcast #agriculture #tuscany #italy #rosefarm
Peace grows here 🌱💚 Peace grows here 🌱💚
In Episode 99 of The Agri-Tourist Podcast, we’re c In Episode 99 of The Agri-Tourist Podcast, we’re continuing the conversation with Medway Community Farm—this time taking a deeper dive into one of the most unique and impactful parts of their operation: education. If you listened to Part 1 (episode 97), you heard how this farm is rooted in community, food access, and connection. In this second part, we build on that foundation and explore how they’ve created an education model that goes far beyond what you typically see on a farm.

What makes this conversation so compelling is how intentional and layered their approach is. I’m joined again by members of the Medway Community Farm team.  First with Board Director Tina Wright and second with Education Director Marlee Blasenheim. Both individually share how the Medway education programs have evolved—from having very little structured education just a few years ago to building something that is now deeply integrated into the local school system and community. From early childhood exposure to hands-on growing experiences and beyond, this is education that grows with the learner.

As you listen, I invite you to think about what’s possible when a farm fully embraces its role as an educational space. Because what Medway has created isn’t just programming—it’s a pathway for connection, understanding, and long-term impact. And for anyone thinking about agritourism or community-based farming, there’s a lot to learn from what they’ve built here.

Click on the link in the bio to listen to the full podcast episode 99.
Thank you @assuntas_foodtruck for a delicious, he Thank you @assuntas_foodtruck  for a delicious, healthy lunch!  Open 11-6 today!
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