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Alstede Farms Adds More Local Talent to Team

Alstede Farms, of Chester NJ, is proud to welcome Melinda Scotti to the special events and hospitality team. Melinda Scotti, a long-time resident of Chester, will highlight her design and decorating experience as well as her special event management skills on the farm in this new role. Alstede Farms is a major contributor to the …

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Ralston Cider Mill Pressing

Experience the last authentic vestige of the once thriving cider and applejack industry in New Jersey. Visit the Ralston Cider Mill and observe their annual apple pressing on restored historic equipment.  The Ralston cider mill is the only operational cider mill functioning as a privately funded museum and educational experience for students of all ages. …

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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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18 Top Pick-Your-Own Peach Farms in NJ

Alstede Farms – Chester Alstede entices visitors with a slew of entertainment extras in addition to pick-your-own peaches. Plan your visit around the farm’s annual Peach Festival or Peaches and Pancakes Breakfast. The farm is open daily, and picking is $5.99 per person ($7.99 on weekends) plus you pay for what you pick. Unlimited access …

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25 Best Things to do in Mommy Poppins

Peach Harvest Festival Enjoy scrumptious peach treats galore! Homemade peach ice cream, peach pie, and lots more! Take a Scenic hayride around our farm to the peach orchard to pick your own peaches! And then enjoy lots of Family Fun activities (Pony Rides, Moon Bounce and more!) Something for the whole family! Date: Aug 11, …

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TODAY Puppy Charlie Visits Alstede Farms

TODAY puppy Charlie has been hard at work with puppy raiser Olivia Poff, and now he’s reading to show off an impressive new skill – with a little help from Miley Cyrus. He came to Alstede Farms for a visit.

Chester NJ Made the Top 10 List!

According to “Only in Your State” website, Chester NJ is one of the top 10 most enchanting, magical Christmas towns in New Jersey…

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