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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…

Brilliance of Sunflowers Shine Through Chester Farm Maze

From high above, the letters created on the colorful maze at Alstede Farms spell out “Our farm, your family, since 1982.” Down on the ground, the words may not be clear but the sight is spectacular from the 120,000 brilliant sunflowers that make up the four-acre maze. Farm owner Kurt Alstede said he created his …

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