New Jersey is native to many wonderful things, and did you know that Hammonton New Jersey is known as the blueberry capital of the world? In fact, New Jersey is ranked fifth in the top U.S. blueberry production by state, and folks can’t get enough of these sweet and tart superfoods. Blueberries are a commonly …
Rising food prices have everyone thinking of creative ways to stretch their meal budget. One of the easiest ways to start saving on your grocery bill is by purchasing locally and in-season. Foods that are grown locally are fresher and retain more nutrients, they also taste better, as they are picked and consumed nearby the …
Have you visited our farm store lately? Most area farms close for the winter season, however, we stay open all year long to serve you. One of the main reasons our farm store is distinct and welcoming is due to the dedication of Stacy Wlodarick, Farm Market Manager, and Trish Cirelli, Assistant Retail Operations Manager. …
Alstede Farms celebrates the heroes of Agriculture during Black History Month. Black history month is a time to remember and honor those important people and events in history. We begin by highlighting several unforgettable heroes who changed the face of agriculture as we know it today. We honor George Washington Carver for developing ways to …
John-Paul Andronici brings his love of culinary creations to Alstede Farms, setting the table for the first Food & Beverage Manager position. Alstede Farms transcends the farm-to-table experience with this new position planting the seed for a sprouting hospitality department. John-Paul brings his corporate chef experience, fine dining acumen, and his hospitality background to elevate …
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a way of connecting families to farmers and increasing local food accessibility. Although there are disparities as to when the first CSA was developed, some believe the model was adapted from a 1920’s European philosopher, while others believe it may have been developed in the 1970s either in Europe or …
Our recent Fall planted raspberry brambles received some new trellising this Winter. The trellis system consists of sturdy 4-5 ft. tall posts with various horizontal wires for support. The wires function as load-bearing and cane-positioning wires meaning supporting the plant and the weight of the overall trellis. Trellises are anchored to the ground on each …
Colin Manning, the newest member of our farm production team, is really born and bred for farming. Having grown up locally in the Ironia section of the neighboring town of Randolph, he was influenced by family members who farmed and the local community’s farming roots. Ironia is one of four sections of Randolph Township and …
Hospitality and Events at Alstede Farms are a unique and fun experience. Where else can you host your special event while experiencing a day in the life of a real working farm? Patti Gavornik is our Hospitality Supervisor at Alstede Farms and is ready to help you create an unforgettable event with us. Patti brings …
It’s no secret that an integral part of any good farm succession plan is preparing for the next generation of leadership. Planning and outlining action plans with the management team coupled with advice from trusted industry advisors has helped this family farm create a solid strategy for the future. This revolves around family members inheriting the …
Early Winter is a time on our farm when many important things are happening, one of those is caring for our soil. We take time to add composting material to our soil all year through and also when our crops have completed their growing cycle this time of year. This provides a ground cover keeping …
Hard Cider is apple cider that has been naturally fermented into alcohol and goes long back to our pioneer roots. Apples and hard cider have a long history, eventually making their way to New Jersey with the early settlers. Apples were primarily used in our region for cider and hard cider, (aka Apple Jack), as …
