Eating in Season – Superfood Kale

This week’s eating in season spotlight is on the amazing Superfood Kale. Kale is a dark, leafy green that can be eaten raw or cooked and hails from the cabbage family with relatives including broccoli, cauliflower and collards. This versatile vegetable has been around since Roman times, however, has really made it’s culinary debut in …

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Peeling back the layers of an onion

This week’s eating in season highlight we are peeling back the layers of the flavorful onion. Onions are in the Allium genus family of flowering plants which include garlic, shallots, leeks and chives. These vegetables contain high amounts of plant compounds along with vitamins and minerals believed to have many health benefits. Onions are eaten in a …

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Eating in Season – Winter

We on the farm have always believed in the practice of eating in season for its numerous benefits including; a healthier lifestyle, reducing your carbon footprint and because we’re farmers and live closely to, and are in touch with the land. An eating in season lifestyle enhances your body with foods and nutrition required to thrive in …

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Morris County Farm Celebrates A New Shopping Experience!

CHESTER, NJ (September 10, 2019) – Alstede Farms, a pioneer in sustainable agriculture with over 600 acres of preserved farmland in Morris County, New Jersey, has opened a brand new shopping experience, the Alstede Fresh Outdoor Pavilion.  Alstede Farms is proud to announce the addition of the new Alstede Fresh outdoor pavilion to the main …

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Adventures in Chester Corn Maze

Alstede Farms announces the opening of the Adventures in Chester Corn Maze Enjoy ultimate fall fun with a visit to the giant “Adventures in Chester” corn maze at Alstede Farms. Getting lost is part of the fun as you navigate the twists and turns of this giant ten-acre maze highlighting Chester’s historical past and celebrating …

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Alstede Farms participates in local farm tour

CHESTER, NJ (August 16, 2019) – Alstede Farms participated in an agricultural tour with Congressman Tom Malinowski hosted by the Morris County and Hunterdon County Board of Agriculture on Friday, August 16th. Congressman Malinowski, U.S. representative for New Jersey’s 7th congressional district, toured family farms recognizing local farms and agriculture as an important part of the …

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Innovative Cover Crop

Sustainable Farming Practices at Alstede Farms  (CHESTER, NJ August 21, 2019) – Alstede Farms, a forerunner in sustainable agriculture with over 600 acres of preserved farmland in Morris County, New Jersey, announces pioneering cover crop in the Strawberry fields. Alstede Farms knows that soil fertility is a major component in sustainable farming, essential to healthy …

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Produce at it’s Peak

A spot in Chester is perfect with New Jersey produce at its peak in the summertime – a visit from News 12’s Marisa Brahney  

Peach Season at Alstede Farms

CHESTER, NJ. — Things are just peachy at Alstede Farms. where pick-your-own-peaches are ready for visitors to enjoy. The first-generation farm is a pioneer in sustainable agriculture. growing more than 250 varieties of fruits and vegetables on over 600 acres of preserved farmland. Farm owner Kurt Alstede described the different types of peaches his farm …

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Keep the Summer Going at Kidchella

August is National Peach Month so enjoy some scrumptious peach treats at Alstede Farm’s Peach Harvest Festival on Sunday. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., celebrate all things peach with peach muffins, peach melba loaf, assorted peach pies, baked oatmeal with peaches and even peach fry pies! While at the farm, explore everything else it …

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Farm Market Faithful

Click here. Bedminster residents Christine and Tim Teichman brave the less-than-stellar weather to pick up some produce from the Alstede Farms tent at the Bedminster.  

Farm Fresh in the City

The Journal Square Green Market was created nearly 20 years ago as one of the first farmers markets in Jersey City.Click here to read the full article The Journal Square Restoration Corporation has operated the market since 2015. Started last May, the Journal Square Green Market features favorites from Stony Hill and Alstede Farms. The …

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