Our Farms and Vendors
THE GOLDEN EARTHWORM
VegetablesThe Golden Earthworm farm is nestled on 40 acres of pristine land protected bya land preservation program on the North Fork of Long Island. The farm was startedin 1996 by Matthew Kurek, a chef turned farmer with a passion for growing beautiful, high-quality organic produce for the communities of Long Island. Since 2005, the farm has been co-owned and managed by Matthew and long-time friend and fellow farmer James Russo. Together, they grow over fifty different vegetables, berries and herbs for a CSA program with 14 local sites and 2 farmers' markets. For more info, visit www.goldenearthworm.com
BRIERMERE FARMS
Fruit
Briermere Farms is located just a short drive away from Golden Earthworm Farm on Sound Avenue in Riverhead. The farm produces a wide variety of tree fruit and berries. Although Briermere Farms is not certified organic, some of their crops, including raspberries, blueberries and blackberries are grown in a way which would fulfill the organic standards.
Long Island is a difficult region for tree fruit production because of the high humidity levels which contribute to fungus disease pressure, and can decimate fruit quality (and sometimes the whole tree). At Briermere Farms, insecticides and fungicides are used only when needed to produce marketable fruit. The tree fruit is sprayed with 1 or 2 synthetic insecticides and fungicides at some point typically earlier in the season. No herbicides are used underneath the trees, and on-farm produced compost from leaves is the only fertilizer/nutrient source for their fruit crops.
DINES FARMS
Meats and eggs
Dines Farms is a family owned farm that provides the finest in all natural and pasture raised fresh meat products. The farm, established in 1984 is located in the Catskill Mountains on more than 120 acres of New York natural grass. Their livestock live outdoors on green grass, in the fresh air and sunshine. They feed on natural, vegetarian, chemical free grains. No hormones, growth stimulants, animal by-products, pesticides, herbicides or antibiotics are used. This wholesome diet and low-stress environment gives them their distinctive flavor. And the exercise makes them naturally leaner too. Their efforts in the humane treatment of animals produces healthier and more flavorful meats that you will feel good about serving. All meats are processed and packaged on the farm without preservatives. Beef, chicken, pork, duck, turkey and rabbit meats available. Eggs available on a pre-order basis. For more info, visit www.dinesfarms.net
AMBROSIA BAKERY
Baked goods
Ted Deasy and Gina Daniels are actors with a passion for baking, and fortunately for us, they live in Jackson Heights and sell their delicious baked goods on Thursdays while you pick up your produce! They also take orders for special events, so don't miss their table on Thursdays. For more info, contact Ted or Gina at AmbrosiaBakery@aol.com or 212.388.2811.
BIERKRAFT
Cheese, Bread & Beer
Bierkraft, a gourmet grocery and beer emporium located in Park Slope, Brooklyn, is our newest Farm Spot vendor. Each week, they offer bread and cheese for sale during distribution. You can also pre-order anything they have available in their store, including their beer(!) by calling 718-230-7600. They offer an assortment of over 250 artisan cheeses, boutique chocolates, gourmet chocolate bars, gourmet goodies and over 900 beers as well as 9 fresh beers on tap in growlers.
For more info, visit www.bierkraft.com.