This is definitely off the beaten path, but if you ever have the chance to check out this property or purchase their products, I highly recommend you do so!
I don't believe this farm is generally open to the public, but I had the opportunity to tour the farm yesterday as part of Slow Food's special event. They had beer tastings and a food truck on site for the event, as well as a live band playing on the front porch of the property's home. There were pony rides and hay rides available to visitors, as well.
We decided to take a guided tour of the aquaponic facilities and were blown away with the innovation used to grow their lettuce and farm their tilapia. I was familiar with hydroponics, but had never heard of aquaponics until arriving on this farm. Since the lettuce itself never gets wet, and the live roots underneath receive the water, the greens will last up to a MONTH in the fridge. That's insane.
The tour guides were very knowledgeable and friendly and you could tell they were excited and proud to be displaying their facilities. One thing I couldn't get over was how clean and organized the entire farm was. Very impressed.
You can get their products at some local health food stores and markets, and they also provide greens to all of Nassau county school district.
Side note: their logo is equal parts adorable and clever. read more