Celebrate Peach Season: Fresh, Flavorful, and Farm-Grown! There’s something magical about biting into a perfectly ripe peach on a warm summer day. The sweet, juicy flavor is a true taste of the season, and we’re thrilled to announce that our homegrown peaches are now coming into season! At our farm, we take pride in growing …
Embrace the Season with Fun and Freshness Summer is a magical time on our farm, filled with opportunities to get outside and enjoy the beauty of nature. Whether you’re a local looking for a day trip adventure or a visitor eager to experience rural life, our farm has something for everyone. From picking your own …
It’s that wonderful time of year again—farmers’ market season! With over 17 farmers markets across New Jersey, there’s a good chance we’re at one in your neighborhood. That means 17 opportunities to connect with your food, meet your local farmer, and enjoy the freshest seasonal produce. Where Can You Find Us? We’re thrilled to bring …
Welcoming the Summer Season with Fresh New Crops! As we approach the summer season, we’re excited to share the arrival of new crops and seasonal favorites from our fields. This time of year signals the beginning of a bountiful harvest, with a variety of delicious fruits and vegetables ripening and ready to be enjoyed. What’s …
Strawberry Picking Season is Here in New Jersey! June has arrived, and with it, the much-anticipated strawberry-picking season in New Jersey! If you haven’t yet experienced the thrill of our pick-your-own (PYO) adventure, you’re truly missing out. There’s nothing quite like the taste of a freshly picked, sun-kissed strawberry. Field-ripened and handpicked by you, these …
“Pick Your Own” season on our farm begins officially with strawberries. Strawberry season is a long-awaited one that begins at the end of May and will continue several weeks until the end of June when the weather gets warmer, triggering the end of their season. Not to worry because after strawberries the picking season will …
Walk on the Wild Side by planting yourself at a local farmer’s market There is so much to see and explore. Let’s go on a tour to learn more about them. What is a farmers market? A farmer’s market is where growers can sell their items directly to the consumer. It is said that farmer’s markets …
“Fresh discoveries every day” means that visitors to our farm can expect to find something new and exciting each time they visit. This commitment to freshness is upheld through our diverse range of products and innovative growing techniques. There are always fresh and unique experiences to be had, whether discovering new varieties of fruits and …
The first week of CSA took place this week! It’s such an exciting week for our entire team as we get to share the fruits of our labor, literally! Our regenerative farm uses a variety of sustainable farming practices including crop rotation, water conservation, and crop cover. One of the crop covers this season was …
The Farm is a flurry of exciting activity getting ready for our first distribution of our weekly box of fresh produce planting in the fields and harvesting in our high tunnels and greenhouses! This weekly box of fresh produce is a customizable CSA share. What is a CSA? CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture, a …
It’s mid-April already and we have been busy planting in our greenhouses and high tunnels since January, but did you know that we have also been busy in our fields? We started planting crops including peas, corn, and onions, as soon as the ground warmed up at the beginning of April. You can celebrate Earth …
Alstede Farms is proud to be able to give back to our community in a variety of ways including donation of fresh, homegrown produce throughout the year. Alstede Farms contributes to various organizations that help feed people, and provide food security, ultimately improving the food landscape for our community. Our top benefactors include; Interfaith Food …
