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Caring for the Land and Lessons Learned Along the Way

March 25, 2021

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After working with the Peconic Land Trust on the North Fork for the past 20 years, recently retired Denise Markut and the Trust’s President John v.H. Halsey reflect on the early days of blazing trails, caring for the land, and learning about organic farming.

On Wednesday, March 24th, Denise shared stories, challenges and joys found along her road to embracing and teaching organic practices to people of all ages.

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