A New Jersey Hometown Farm with Global Reach
Winter on our New Jersey farm is a season of planning, preparation, and connection. While our fields rest beneath the frost, activity continues behind the scenes. Select crops are grown in our greenhouses and high tunnels, and our farmers are focused on preparing for the growing season ahead.
It’s during these winter months that local care and global inspiration intersect—capturing what Hometown Farm and Global Reach truly means.
Local Farming in New Jersey, All Season Long
During winter, our farm continues to grow select greens and herbs in our greenhouses while carefully planning spring plantings. At the same time, our farm market remains stocked year-round with a thoughtfully curated selection of fresh produce and farm-fresh foods—sourced from our farm when in season and from trusted growers when it’s not.
This approach allows us to continue offering fresh, seasonal food to our New Jersey community while staying true to our commitment to quality, transparency, and local agriculture.
Farm-Fresh Food Meets Global Inspiration in 2026
In 2026, our region will welcome visitors from around the world as the United States hosts the FIFA World Cup—bringing global cultures and traditions to our doorstep.
To celebrate, we are curating a collection of globally inspired, farm-fresh recipes representing the 40 countries featured in the tournament. Each recipe will highlight fruits and vegetables grown on our farm when in season, paired with thoughtfully sourced ingredients and global flavors that reflect international cooking traditions.
👉 Explore our current recipe collection:
https://alstedefarms.com/recipes
Stay tuned—new globally inspired recipes will be shared throughout the year.
The Farm Kitchen: Local Ingredients, Global Traditions
Our farm kitchen is where these connections come to life.
Ingredients rooted in New Jersey. Flavors inspired by the world.
By combining produce grown on our farm with globally influenced techniques and thoughtfully sourced ingredients, we create recipes that celebrate diversity while honoring local agriculture and community.
Hometown Farm & Global Reach: One Farm, Many Stories
Throughout 2026, our Hometown Farm and Global Reach blog series will explore:
- How a New Jersey hometown farm celebrates global traditions
- How collaboration and diversity strengthen agriculture
- How seasonal food—grown close to home and responsibly sourced—connects us to the wider world
Rooted locally. Inspired globally.
Many cultures. One farm.
Growing food, traditions, and community—together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you grow food year-round?
We grow select crops in our greenhouses and high tunnels during the winter months, while our main growing season takes place spring through fall.
Is all the produce in your market grown on your farm?
When our crops are out of season, we partner with trusted growers to ensure our market continues to offer fresh, high-quality produce year-round.
Where can I find your recipes?
Our recipes are available in our online recipe deck, with new globally inspired recipes added throughout 2026.
👉https://alstedefarms.com/recipes
Why support a local New Jersey farm year-round?
Supporting local farms helps strengthen regional food systems, supports responsible sourcing, and keeps fresh food accessible in every season.
