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ABOUT US
EECO Farm (East End Community Organic Farm) is a not-for-profit educational organization working toward sustainable agricultural enterprises for the health of our community on the East End of Long Island, NY. This is accomplished through education, stewardship, and advocacy.
Our Mission read more »
- Grow fresh vegetables for the community
- Give children their first farming experience
- Train and employ local youth in agriculture
- Encourage mentoring between generations
- Add organic crop farming to everyday life
GET INVOLVED!
Become a MEMBER and support local sustainable agriculture.
Become a VOLUNTEER and share the joy of community.
Join an action COMMITTEE and contribute your skills and talents to the Farm.
Current News
The New EECO Farmstand is open for Business!
The EECO Farm farmstand is better than ever! This year, John and Laura Smith have taken over the operations. The first sign of dramatic improvement is the elegant building they've erected to display the organic produce. A good part of the produce will come from the farm, including the few acres that the Smiths have tilled behind the new stand.
Dealing with Arsenic
This Letter to the Editor appeared in July 24th edition of the East Hampton Star. read more »
Upcoming Events
Water
Peconic Baykeeper is a non-profit organization that works to protect and sustain the South Shore and Peconic Bays of Long Island. Kevin will talk about the connections between land and water.
This event was rescheduled from earlier in the season.
Extending the season
Cheap and easy ways to start now so you can eat your own veggies into the fall and winter; cold frames and hoophouses, ready-made and home made; selecting varieties that do well in colder weather.
The Bountiful Harvest
EECO celebrates the fall harvest by kicking off a new winter growing project. Planned to follow the school calendar, the WINTER HARVEST project will provide hands-on learning for local student.
Getting your garden ready for winter
Winter cover crops and mulches; adding soil amendments that give your plants a jump start in spring; why garden clean-up prevents problems; how to zap insect pests living in your garden soil.