MAMA IS BACK!
MAMA IS BACK!
Happy summer, Mama Farm members! We are so delighted to have you with us! There's lots going on this season – let's dive in!
Farm News: Mama Makes A Stand
OK that sounds dramatic, but it’s not! Mama Farm has a new CSA stand location at the Mama Farm’s magical teepee, which is easily accessible via the turkey gate entrance of the farm. Our new stand location will allow us to manage the flow of our growing membership more easily, as well as set up an area for…
Crafts, Coffee, Bevies & Beignets
This summer, at our new teepee CSA stand, we'll have a crafts table run by everyone’s favorite artist, Freya Wiedemann. Those that were with us last summer will recall that Freya (who is Elettra’s sister) took over the CSA stand while Elettra was on maternity leave. To enhance the CSA offerings, Freya created wonderful beaded bracelets, pressed flower art and much more – all of which were a huge hit!
This year, Freya will run a crafting table at Mama's CSA teepee pick up on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings to teach members how to make these creations and other delights including fresh flower crowns, lanyards and more.
Additionally, our Mama Farm stand will have iced Colombe coffees and award winning Athletica Beer to keep members cool in the hot months.
Finally, on Saturday mornings, we’re so happy to have fresh, hot beignets for sale from chef Cheryl Griggs of Chara’s Kitchen. Cheryl’s cooking is the ultimate #IYKYK Bellport secret and we're so excited to be partnering with her this year on beignets and more! Watch for our profile on Cheryl in July’s issue of our Mama Farm newsletter.
Mama Says, “Introduce Yourself”
Meet The New Faces of Mama Farm!
Anthony Luscia -
Mama’s Manager
Mama Farm is so grateful to have Anthony Luscia with us as our new farm and B&B manager. Whether he is managing the B&B, putting beautiful touches on decor for a wedding, or in the fields getting dirty and collecting eggs – Anthony helps Mama to do it all! Anthony comes to Mama Farm from Martha Stewart & Martha Stewart Weddings, where he served as the special project, home and fashion editor for many years.
Anthony and his husband, Rusty, moved to Bellport from Manhattan several years ago and fell in love with the local community and surrounding nature. He has also founded Bellport Gardens, a home and gardening brand. “My favorite thing about Mama Farm is that it is a laboratory for us to experiment in many different areas. I am excited about working with our wonderful community and vendors to execute a fantastic season of events and regenerative experiences.”
Cheryl Drosin -
Groundskeeper
Cheryl is Mama Farm’s new groundskeeper and we’re thrilled to have her! Cheryl is an experienced horticulturist with a background in organic gardening, landscape design and floral design. Following in her late grandfather's footsteps, she pursued her Horticulture degree at Farmingdale State College. Before joining the team at Mama Farm, Cheryl was managing a small gardening company in Bellport.
In addition to being a bona fide chicken, sheep and goat whisperer (pure joy is watching our Mama Farm animals lovingly flock to Cheryl when they see her!), she also maintains an aesthetically-pleasing and functional space throughout the Mama Farm property and cares for all the gardens.
Luke Kerr -
Farm Hand
Luke will be running the Mama Farm stand at the teepee this summer and helping to run our weddings, events and other activations. Luke is a senior Environmental Design student at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. He is interested in urban planning, especially accessibility planning as it relates to dementia-friendly communities. At OU, Luke works at the South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center and leads an organization called Green Week.
In addition to working on Mama Farm this summer, Luke will be working with our pals over at CEED. He loves reading, meditating, biking, and spending time with his cat, Kylo.
Music, Moth & Miss Tomato at Mama | July 8-10
From July 8-10, Mama is back with exciting event offerings that include music, storytelling from Peabody Award-winning The Moth, and drag bingo with Mama Farm’s own Miss Tomato. If you’re interested in purchasing tickets, email us at info@mamafarm.us or go to our Eventbrite page. We also have VIP tickets that allow access to all three events for a discount - please email us to obtain VIP passes (VIP passes are not available for purchase on Eventbrite). The schedule will be as follows:
July 8th, 6pm | Moon Concert with Oran Etkin & harpist Edmar Castañeda | Rain Date July 15th, 6pm
Enjoy an evening of transportive tropical rhythms – a fusion of worldly jazz beats and Colombian harp – from acclaimed musicians Oran Etkin & Edmar Castañeda. Following the success of last summer’s Full Moon Concert series, Oran returns to Mama Farm with Colombian harpist Edmar Castañeda, whose music was recently featured in Disney's hugely successful film, Encanto. The Colombian-themed menu featuring items like patillazo-waermelon-lime punch, duck rice with farm eggs, sausage, and fresh coriander seed or vegetable sancocho will be cooked by Chef Francis Derby. Dinner and drinks are included in the price of your ticket and will be served picnic-style while guests are serenaded under the night sky.
$150/person (CSA members get 15% discount); Children 0-12 are free.
July 9th, 6pm | Learn To Tell Your Story with The Moth | Rain Date July 16, 6pm
Budding storytellers and writers – this one's for you! Get inspired while listening to an esteemed Moth storyteller tell their tale of transformation and growth. To help ripen that story you’ve been yearning to tell, The Moth's artistic team and co-authors of How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth will share the nuances of how they craft their stories. Dinner by Chef Fran Derby will include basil blossom and strawberry elixir, ancient grains and snap pea salad with pistachio gremolata topped with slow roasted pork shoulder or grilled eggplant. Dinner and drinks are included in the price of your ticket and will be served picnic-style while guests enjoy the storytelling and workshop.
$150/person (CSA members get 15% discount); Children 0-12 are free.
July 10th, 7pm | Not Your Mama’s Bingo – Drag Bingo with Miss Tomato | Rain Date July 17, 7pm
Get ready for a lively dinner and bingo session with Mama Farm's Miss Tomato! Miss Tomato's bingo game is like no other - a fusion of drag, comedy, and cabaret. While we cannot guarantee that Miss Tomato’s bingo will be rated G, children are welcome to join in on the fun. Expect a tomato-based menu from Chef Derby including fried green tomato parmesan & cheesecake with tomato ginger jam.
$150/person (CSA members get 15% discount); Children 0-12 are free.
MAMA’S MIX
Mama has curated a selection of mellow, yet uplifting tunes that we hope will be your summer 2022 soundtrack! Whether you’re enjoying a lazy summer morning with the fam or hanging poolside or on the beach, these tunes will make you feel one with that beautiful summer breeze.
Liz Sorts Your Biz | Mama Farm’s Advice Column:
Among our many talented and wonderful CSA members, we have a certain admiration for the all-knowing “Liz” (pseudonym). Liz is revered by their friends for doling the absolute best advice on literally anything from personal issues to finance to ethics and beyond. Members can submit their most pressing questions via our small intake box at the CSA pick up.
Dear Liz Sorts Your Biz,
I really don’t like my dad’s girlfriend’s kids. They are really boring and small minded. Do I have to pretend to my dad that I do?Z
– Oscar for Best (or Worst) Actor
Dear Oscar,
You don't have to live in tinsel town to win an Academy award. This is a very easy task, your acting job for the day is to play Doris Day or Rock Hudson. Your first task is to go to wardrobe and treat yourself to a new outfit. Your second task is rehearsal – give yourself a pep talk. And last is to smile and act away. Never give them a reason to complain about you. Entertainment can be rewarding so have some fun with it. This is a very simple task to make your Dad proud of you. Always remember there's always a glass of wine at the end of the day.
- And the winner is, Liz
Mama Farm Artists
Mama Farm Summer Fun by Jessie Hartland.
Posters available for purchase at our CSA stand or email us (info@mamafarm.us)