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Rex and Connie Farr, longtime organic farmers and viticulturists<\/a>, have received the Sierra Club Long Island Group\u2019s Environmentalist of the Year award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The award recognizes commitment to organic and biodynamic farming practices and land preservation. The Farrs accepted the award on March 15 at the Scully House<\/a>, home of the Seatuck Environmental Association, in Central Islip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Farrs\u2019 Calverton farm has been in operation since 1985 and was the first on Long Island to be certified organic in 1990. Originally a 60-acre potato farm, the couple produced herbs, vegetables, and fruits grown under biodynamic principles \u2014 a regenerative method of agriculture that uses various herbal and mineral additives for compost and application and follows a planting and harvesting calendar based on lunar cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo chemicals have been used on the farm since 1985,\u201d says Mr. Farr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2005, the Farrs planted 8.5 acres of Bordeaux grape varieties \u2014 Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot \u2014 creating Long Island\u2019s only certified organic vineyard. After years of selling their organic grapes to some of the region\u2019s top winemakers, the Farrs now work with veteran North Fork winemaker Greg Gove to make their own wine at Premium Wine Group in Mattituck, a \u201ccustom crush\u201d facility that offers a way for smaller vineyards to make and bottle wine without the large expense of production equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equally important to the Farrs\u2019 agricultural philosophy is land preservation<\/a>. The couple has sold the development rights on their 60 acres to Suffolk County\u2019s Farmland Development Rights program and to the Town of Riverhead, ensuring that their property will be permanently preserved for agricultural use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe award is given to a person or persons that have done something exemplary for the improvement of Long Island air, land, or water \u2014 a leader that strives to protect our planet,\u201d said Ann Aurelio of the Sierra Club Long Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sierra Club is a nonprofit organization that is the United States\u2019 longest running volunteer-driven environmental organization whose purpose is to \u201cexplore, enjoy and protect the planet \u2026 by educating the public and influencing public policy decisions \u2014 legislative, legal, and electoral.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The group also recognized that the Farrs\u2019 commitment to chemical-free agriculture has helped protect the Island\u2019s fragile aquifer system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farrm Wine opens for the season on April 3 and offers a personalized vineyard tour and wine tastings on the deck of the Farrs\u2019 home, which overlooks the property. The Farrs host many events open to the public during the season, such as sheep shearing, grape harvesting, and live music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farrm Wine (156 Youngs Ave., Calverton, 631-369-8237, farrmwine.com<\/a>) will be open from Thursday to Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.; reservations are recommended. To book, call or email rfarr@optonline.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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