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 …
It’s a new month and time to start focusing on new things like getting outside, preparing planting beds, and planting seeds or transplants in your garden. April is typically a time of year in this region when soil temperatures are warm enough to begin planting cold-weather plants such as lettuces, and cole crops (those include …
Spring in your Step Springtime festival is taking place on our farm. It’s a wonderful time for families to get outdoors and enjoy some time together after a long winter spent indoors. What can you expect when you visit our farm for the first time? This festival features inclusive admission to the springtime activities which …
It’s almost springtime which means you will begin to see pollinators buzzing around our farm. Pollinators are truly a farmer’s friend and so very vital to overall food production. Pollinators include bees, insects, birds, and other small insects that move pollen from one plant to another. Pollen is the yellow dust that you see clinging …
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 …
