Our favorite time of year is springtime with all of the blossoms, baby animals, and the endless possibilities of a new season. This also marks the beginning of our springtime & Easter activities on the farm, a time of renewal after a long winter’s rest. We look forward to longer daylight, warmer days, and the …
As part of the family’s succession plan, Rebekah Alstede Modery and Sarah Alstede have been named co-owners of Alstede Farms with current owners, Kurt Alstede and Mary Thompson-Alstede. Together, the women plan to use their areas of expertise – production and retail operations – to build on the farm’s ongoing success and to position it …
It’s time to celebrate Community Supported Agriculture during CSA week taking place February 19th – 25th this year. CSA week is a chance to learn more about enjoying a healthier lifestyle and connecting with your local farm in your community. In this article we will highlight the many benefits of CSA and how you can …
Both seeding and pruning are the backbone elements of farming. Without seeds, there would be no plants. We like to say most things on the farm begin in our greenhouse (except of course our orchard-grown fruit). Pruning is also a vital component of farming. Pruning helps to maintain plant health along with many other benefits. …
Have you taken an excursion to our farm store in Chester lately? Or how about our farm market in Jefferson? Both locations hold so many adventures for you to explore. You will find plenty of new things curated especially for winter like our homemade soups, prepared foods, and warming pot pies. Our friendly and knowledgeable …
Have you explored our farm stand in Jefferson Township yet? Alstede Fresh at Lindeken Farms is located nearby at 54 State Route 15, Wharton by GPS coordinates and mailing address. Alstede Fresh at Lindeken Farms is the newest of our retail locations opened in April of 2023 providing convenient and year-round access to fresh, locally …
Winter is a visually appealing time on the farm with all the snowy landscapes and beautiful white backdrop set amongst the dormant orchards and bright red barn structures. Winter time on the farm moves to a delightful cadence although we are still busy working. There is still plenty to do and accomplish like managing snow, …
We get excited for the new year every year, however are more so this year! This year is an ideal time to gather and enjoy celebrations and we are hearing more excitement about our venues than ever before. We know 2024 will be fabulous as we have many wonderful things to offer our guests such …
Bringing Back the Home-Cooked Meal Every good home-cooked meal starts with a well-stocked pantry. This does not mean you need to go out and purchase excess gourmet items you will not use. The well-stocked pantry contains essential items that you should have on hand at all times that form the building blocks of delicious homemade …
Looking Back and Ahead Every year our team puts our heads together to formulate a new theme for our weekly blogs that will inspire you to live your best life. Our team consists of our market team, our growers, and our culinary and educational specialists all partnering together for your health and happiness. Prior topics …
As we wind down the year, it’s a great time to reflect on the previous one. Looking back on 2023 we are grateful for many things including growing healthy food and feeding people while providing opportunities for families to experience visiting a real working farm and learn how food is grown. We are most grateful …
Christmas is one of our favorite holidays of the year. There is just something special about the peacefulness on the farm this time of year along with the slower pace. We look forward to spending more precious time with family and friends and cooking meals at home. We are entering into this holiday season with …
