Restoration Farm Tour
2 LU/HSW
Restoration Farm was founded in 2007 and is committed to sustainable agriculture. The farm does not use herbicides, pesticides, or synthetic fertilizers. The farm provides Long Islanders with a high standard of quality food, while reducing the miles that Food travels. Community supported agriculture (CSA) is a cooperative model that puts farmers and eaters in direct, intimate contact. By sharing the risks inherent in farming, this model allows growers to avoid debt, employ sustainable methods, and build farms that are deeply connected to the communities they serve. On the tour of the beautiful acreage, we will learn the sustainable principles that Restoration Farm implements to rebuild their soil, and their water efficient strategies. Architects will learn how design must account for how a building relates to the microclimate, or how the soil can support local flora. Each relationship builds on the other to create a strong, thriving human-nature ecosystem.
Date/Time: Saturday, May 18th, 9:30AM (1hr tour) Rain or Shine
Presenter: Caroline Fanning, Head Grower
Place: Restoration Farm, 140 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road, Old Bethpage, NY 11804
(Park Face into the Curb - Do Not Parallel Park - Meet at the Tin House)
Cost:
AIA Members:$25
Non-Members: $35
Students: Free
Note: A portion of the registration fee will be donated to the farm.
