CSA FARM - Bayard Cutting Arboretum

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10/4/2014
Bayard Cutting Arboretum CSA Newsletter
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CSA FARM
a publication of the Bayard Cutting Arboretum
Volume 3 Issue 4
April 24, 2014
IN THIS ISSUE
Along the Connetquot River
Meet Terry-CSA "Chickenista"
"Growing Conscious"
CSA Children's Education Program
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Along the Connetquot River
Jen Campbell-CSA Farm Manager
Sunshine Greets Members
Gorgeous, warm sunshine greeted dozens
of members at the Third Annual Opening
CSA Breakfast on Saturday, April 12. Jen
welcomed returning
and new members,
who enjoyed a light
breakfast of bagels,
fruit and drinks. Members were given the
Farmer's Handbook, an events calendar as
well as a beautiful harvest bag,
compliments of Drew Patrick Spa in Bay Shore!
Jen also gave each member a CSA parking pass.
New for this season, members must display this
vehicle pass when volunteering at the Farm or
tending to the chickens.
Following the meeting, members toured the field,
hoop house, barn, and chicken
house.
Those members who were
unable to attend the event are
encouraged to stop by the
Farm to pick up the handouts and a
harvest bag.
Another Cold Snap, but Planting Continues
Continued (and surprising) cold temperatures prompted Jen to
cover our seedlings with a double thickness of row cover in
order to protect them from the freezing nighttime
temperatures. The good news, however, is
that peas and arugula are peeking through
the soil, carrots, and broccoli raab have
been direct seeded, and the scallions
transplanted. It is anticipated that hakurei
turnips, parsnips, beets and early cabbage
will be planted in the field this week!
Bees Are Going to be a'Buzzing
Recently, Director Nelson Sterner and Jen met with local
beekeeper Don Peterson who is planning to put bee hives on
the property near the Farm. These bees will be amazing
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pollinators for our vegetable plants. In addition, members will
have an opportunity to buy the tasty honey. We'll be learning a
lot more about these complex and fascinating insects, but in the
interim, please enjoy the following article on how you can
attract bees to your property at home. Northeast Plants for
Native Bees
http://www.xerces.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/northeastplants-for-bees-xerces3.pdf
Volunteers for Speed Weed Needed
We are looking for volunteers to host the Farm's Wednesday
evening Speed Weeds. The speed weeds are a popular and fun
evening for the entire family. We gather at the Farm at 5pm,
work in the field for an hour or so, and then relax with food and
drinks by the barn.
Originally, refreshments at the speed weeds began as light fare,
but over time, they evolved into dinner. This year, the speed
weeds will be set up more like a pot luck. We will have a grill
and a large cooler filled with ice available.
We still need hosts to help with set up and provide hors
d'oeuvres for members to share. As a fun aside, hosts can set a
theme, such as hot dog night (a popular favorite from last
year), or vegetarian night. The goal is to keep it simple and fun!
Please contact Jen if you would like to host a speed weed
this season.
Save the Date for a Succulent Treat
Please save the date for our Mother's Day Container
demonstration with member Regina Watkins on Saturday, May
10th at 9am. The theme is "succulents" and everyone will go
home with a beautiful pre-planted succulent container. Look for
more information about how to sign up for the demonstration in
the coming weeks.
Click here to Download 2014 Events Calendar
Meet Terry-CSA "Chickenista"
Jen Droesch-CSA Member
This week we interviewed Terry LaFrance of Ronkonkoma who
is considered the "Chickenista" of the CSA. Terry is an AP
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History teacher at Connetquot High School.
She loves animals and grew up in a
household filled with pets. She currently
lives with 3 rescues: two cats, Lucy and
Hutch, and Archie a retired Greyhound
racing dog. She also considers herself a
"giant nerd" who can recite every line from
Seinfeld and Friends. When Terry isn't
teaching or at the farm she likes to
volunteer with Grateful Greyhounds and
root for the Yankees!
Kristin and Terry
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Sayville.
Did anyone inspire your love for gardening?
My parents inspired my love of gardening. We had a small
vegetable garden in the backyard when my sisters and I were
little kids. Both of my parents have parents or grandparents
who farmed at one time, too. As far as chickens go, I love
animals. And our chickens and ducks are so entertaining; it is
easy to want to learn more and more about them.
How old were you when you grew your first plant and
what was it?
I was in first grade, and I grew a pea plant in a Dixie cup.
When did you know you were hooked on growing things?
I knew I was hooked after joining the CSA last year and
participating in speed weeds and Saturday morning harvests. It
is so rewarding to help out in some small way in the
farm, experiment with different veggies and recipes, and meet
so many great people.
What is your favorite way to eat eggs? Do you have a
recipe to share?
My favorite way to eat eggs is fried, scrambled, or in an omelet.
I do have a Farmer's Casserole recipe from Allrecipe that I
make for Christmas morning and for occasional dinners.
Sometimes I substitute cheddar cheese instead of the pepper
jack and use turkey sausage instead of ham!
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/farmers-casserole/detail.aspx
Have you had any chicken disasters yet? What has been
your biggest chicken success?
Knock on wood, these past few months have been disaster-free.
The biggest chicken success is how well the original chickens
have integrated with all the new chickens and the ducks.
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Thanks to the time and efforts of all the volunteers on
the chicken committee, they have become happy, healthy hens
again, and with lots of new friends.
Do you have a favorite chicken?
They are all awesome! The original 6
chickens have a special place in my heart,
of course, due to their extremely difficult
summer last year. They are
true survivors. The 3 leghorns,
the "Gertrudes", keep things interesting by
wandering around outside their yard. The
Jersey Giants (the black chickens) are just
stunning, and Lucky (the Jersey Giant
rooster) is SUCH a good rooster! (Kristin
Seplavy has created a terrific
Instagram page for him. Follow him at
luckytherooster). The Plymouth Barred Rocks (the black and
white ones) are soft and so friendly. And I love the
ducks....Monica, Rachel, and Phoebe after my favorite funny
girls on friends. You can't help but laugh when you watch
them!
Is there anything the CSA volunteers can do to support
the chicken committee?
Yes, please bring down egg cartons. We run through them like
crazy. You can just leave them in the barn.
How does one volunteer to help out with the chickens
and what does it entail?
The commitment can be as large or as small as you want it to
be. After the farm breakfast we had a lot of people expressed
interest, which is great! It is fun and a great
way to be part of the farm. Basically, you get
scheduled for a few days a month to either
come down and let the chickens out in the
morning or put them away at night. You also
have an opportunity to feed them and give
them water. Anyone out there who is interested
please email me at lafrance210@gmail.com
with a day or days of the week that you are interested in
volunteering and I will get back to you.
What vegetable would you be unable to live without?
Carrots
What vegetable do you despise?
Beets!
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What do you love most about the farm?
The camaraderie!
If you were being sent to a desert island and could only
bring seeds for five types of plants, what would they be?
Carrots, tomatoes, potatoes, string beans, and some kind of
berry (strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, doesn't matter).
Is there anything new you would like to introduce to the
farm?
In an ideal situation, it would be cool to have an apple orchard.
If you won the lottery what gardening dream would you
indulge?
I'd donate some money to our CSA and trust Jen Campbell's
judgment for how to best spend the money. (Part of the
money would definitely go to our chickens and ducks. The
ducks would get a huge new pond.). I'd also donate money to
the Peconic Land Trust to help farmers out east.
"Growing Conscious"
Meghan Hand-CSA Member
"In this plate of food, I see the entire universe
supporting my existence" -A Zen blessing
Chances are, you have already embarked on the path toward
raising your "food" awareness. Participating in a CSA shows that
you value locally grown, nutrient rich food produced without the
use of toxic petro-chemicals. Raising our food awareness and
changing our relationship with that which sustains us is the only
way forward. Certainly the mode of food production which
currently dominates cannot continue. The industrialized food
system is devoid of reverence for, and connection to, our
nourishment. The soil, water, air, animals, and humans, are all
suffering from the destructive affects of our current system
causing many people to come out of complacency into
awareness and action. We must cultivate a new relationship- a
relationship based on knowledge of our food's origin and
quality, of respect and appreciation for our sustenance and
reverence for the web of life.
This transformation is already underway as more and more
people are waking up. Movies like "Food, Inc.", "Forks over
Knives" and "The Future of Food" have captured the attention of
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the mainstream, igniting a deeper inquiry into our food and
affecting our buying habits. Authors and activists such as
Michael Pollen are asking the critical questions of our time and
encouraging us to participate in our own health and the health
of our "larger body"- our Earth.
The shift in our cultural narrative surrounding food is
happening, no doubt. There are many ways to spread and
accelerate this movement. Paramount among them is to
continue raising our own food awareness, thereby changing our
relationship with food and making choices that will help usher in
a more harmonious, healthy tomorrow.
Learn more at:
www.ewg.org
www.foodrevolution.org
www.fooddemocracynow.org
www.foodandwaterwatch.org
2014 Wednesday
CSA Education Program
Come Join the Fun!!!
Register now!
Click Here to Download the Class Descriptions
Click Here to Download K-3 Registration Form
Click Here to Download 4-8 Registation Form
Future Farmers
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Contact Information:
CSA Farm
Arboretum
Jen Campbell Farm Manager:
516-241-8833
Jennifer.Campbell@parks.ny.gov
Farm Office:
631-256-5048
Arboretum Office:
631-581-1002
www.bayardcuttingarboretum.com/farm/
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