Through Farms & Fields
Each year, the Peconic Land Trust hosts the beloved Through Farms & Fields country supper to celebrate our local bounty, and this year promises to be especially delightful! We would be thrilled to have you join us for this joyful occasion, where your presence will highlight our shared commitment to preserving Long Island’s working farms, natural landscapes, and rich heritage for generations to come.
This year, we're excited to gather at Krupski Farms in Peconic, graciously hosted by the Krupski family. The 2025 Through Farms & Fields is scheduled for
Sunday, August 3, at 4:00 p.m.
Join us as we honor the legacy of Anne and Tom Hubbard along with friends Albert J. Krupski, Jr. and Timothy J. Caufield.
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The funds raised from Through Farms & Fields support the Trust’s mission to conserve Long Island’s working farms, natural lands, and heritage for our communities now and in the future.
About our Honorees:
At this year’s event, we proudly honor the remarkable legacy of Anne and Tom Hubbard, who were not only dear friends of the Trust and its mission, but also passionate advocates for conservation. While Anne and Tom are no longer with us, their commitment and passion for land protection and farming is an inspiration that will live on for generations to come. Their generous support in protecting over 100 acres in the Town of Southold is a lasting gift to our community and now home to our Agricultural Center at Charnews Farm, a symbol of their commitment to conservation. We are honored that their son David, will be joining us for this special celebration.
We also will celebrate Albert J. Krupski, Jr., and Timothy J. Caufield, who worked closely with Anne and Tom to conserve farmland for future generations.
Al is a fourth-generation farmer dedicated to farmland conservation and environmental protection with over 36 years of public service as a Town Trustee, County Legislator, and today Southold Town Supervisor. With the Trust, Al and his wife Mary completed a project with land protected by the Hubbards that increased our Ag Center by 19 acres in 2014, providing more farmers with land to cultivate.
Tim is our esteemed former Trust Vice President and friend who worked closely with the Hubbards and the Krupskis – along with many others – to preserve the North Fork’s agricultural and natural heritage. His leadership in our organization with finances and critical land transactions has left an indelible mark, especially on the North Fork.
Of particular note, in 2014 Al and Mary Krupski completed a remarkable like-kind exchange that added 19 acres to our Agricultural Center at Charnews Farm, enhancing sustainable farming practices in our region. As Al wisely noted, “Like-kind exchanges among farm operations strengthen our community’s agricultural viability. The Trust's work at the Agricultural Center is essential for both current and aspiring farmers, ensuring they have access to contiguous farmland that fosters growth.”
Additionally, we will recognize our esteemed former colleague and friend, Tim Caufield, whose 31-year tenure at the Trust greatly advanced our conservation efforts. Over the years, Tim worked closely with the Hubbards and the Krupskis, along with many on the North Fork, to preserve the agricultural and natural heritage. His leadership in our Planning department through critical land transactions has left an indelible mark, and we are grateful for his continued support.
To learn more about the conservation story of the Ag Center and Tom and Anne's conservation legacy, see the Fall 2014 newsletter.
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Related Staff
Yvette DeBow-SalsedoBridget Micieli-Martinez2025 Through Farms & Fields Committee:
Ed Krug (Co-Chair), Jacqueline LiCalzi (Co-Chair), Carolyn Brennan, Michael Daly, Hatsy Dresher, Nancy Goell, Judy Saner, Lynn Ingrassia, and staff members, Yvette DeBow-Salsedo, Kathy Kennedy, Bridget Micieli–Martinez, Erin Plitt, and Leslie Salmeron.
Sponsors
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors! To learn more about sponsoring Through Farms and Fields, please call Yvette DeBow Salsedo at 631.283.2195, email ydebow@peconiclandtrust.org or visit our sponsorship and ticket page.
Land Steward
- David Hubbard
- The Makowski Trust
Conservation Contributor
- Ruth and Leonard Benowich
- Yaffa Foundation
Patron
- Robert and Carolyn Brennan
- RaineyDay and John Erwin
- Jacqueline LiCalzi and Jill Schlesinger
- Garrett Moran and Mary Penniman Moran
Advocate
- Advantage Title LLC
- Margaret Sieck and Robert Baldwin
- Stephen and Laura Bartholomew / Square Foot Gardening Foundation
- Robert Brooks
- Dime Abstract LLC
- Nancy Gilbert and Richard Wines
- William and Phyllis Mack
- Sandy and Michael Richman
- Summerhill Landscapes
- Peter J. and Linda Stabler Talty
Friend
- Dr. Fred and Barbara Aueron
- Jim and Ann Barry / Artisan Mortgage
- Kathy and Gene Bernstein
- Robert Boyle / RB Irrigation
- Connor and Erin Burke / Catapano Dairy Farm
- Paul Burkhart
- ConnectOne Bank
- Celeste and Hans Flick
- Ann ffolliott
- Dinni Gordon
- Louise Guarneri and Stephen Gelfman
- Noel and Deborah Hare / Herrick Hardware
- David Hart and Dale Daley
- Susan Holden
- Lynn and Paul Ingrassia
- Ed Krug and John Haubrich
- Dede Gothelf Moan and Terry Moan
- Harry Neyens
- James A. Olson and Karen H. Shaw
- Thomas and Barbara Rosko
- Judith Saner
- Linda Sanford
- Valerie M. Scopaz
- Fred and Nancy Smith
- Eric Wechsler and Phil Kovacevich
- Eric and Hilary Woodward
- Lloyd Zuckerberg and Charlotte Trefus
Staff
Yvette DeBow-Salsedo
Vice President
ydebow@peconiclandtrust.org
Bridget Micieli-Martinez
Senior Marketing and Events Manager
bmartinez@peconiclandtrust.org