July 30, 2003
Quail Hill -intro
Scott introduces the group to Quail Hill Farms
Photo by Renee
Quail Hill Farm by Jennifer Suggs
The Ross School has strong relations with several local farms, including Quail Hill. Every year the Ross School orders enough paste tomatoes from Quail Hill to last them throughout the year. Located on the Peconic Land Trust, Quail Hill is a beautiful community organic farm that serves of 160 families in their CSA (community supported Agriculture). Families buy shares of the farm each year and in turn have access to the farm two days a week where they can come harvest their own vegetables and fruits. Quail Hill Farm is certified organic by and is a member of NOFA (North Eastern Organic Farmers Association) and is a member of Bio-Dynamic Farming and Gardening Association. The girls were led around Quail Hill by Scott Chaskey, the farm and preserve manager. We interviewed Scott and a CSA member for our paper, Girls Out Loud. The highlight of the tour was seeing and holding the new born chicks!
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