Sunflowers have a long history tied back to Native Americans who grew sunflowers for flour, food, and oil. Belonging to the family of plants called Asters, sunflowers are annuals, around for one growing season, however, will reseed themselves plentifully. The sunflower is considered the world’s largest flower with average plants reaching over 5 feet tall …
We are sustainable growers of over 250 varieties of fruits and vegetables and believe that qualifies us as experts in “our field”, chuckle. We all know the benefits of adding more fruits and vegetables into our daily diet and now we are giving you even more reasons to make this happen! In honor of our …
Summertime is a time of fresh produce coming from the fields every day. Most people can recount a special summertime memory that involves the joys of fresh tomatoes, or peaches! Canning or preserving with grandma, growing your own, or visiting a local farm to pick your own! Summer is a great time to eat well …
Sweet corn is synonymous with summer and for good reason. The bright yellow color is a summer icon and can be found at outdoor gatherings, county fairs, and family BBQ’s throughout the nation. Served all summer long it becomes a main ingredient staple for summer dishes from appetizers to dessert! Sweet corn, also known as …
The early bird gets the bacon in our eyes. Rise and shine to breakfast and brunch time on our farm. Have you visited us during one of our delicious breakfasts or brunches? Starting the day off on the farm with a hearty breakfast is a great way to begin your day’s adventure. Our breakfasts are …
Have you heard the fantastically fresh news? Our farm store in Chester now has an all-new renovated bakery section! This bakery section offers more variety and distinctive choices to serve you. Take a trip to our farm store and you will immediately notice the fresh, prominent layout and the delicious aromas that greet you. First …
Walk on the Wild Side by planting yourself at a local farmers market. There is so much to see and explore. Let’s go on a tour to learn 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 …
Why Pick Your Own? You may have heard about PYO which stands for pick your own fruits and vegetables. The pick-your-own movement is said to have developed during the Great Depression when innovative farmers sought to connect consumers directly with their products to reduce overhead for labor. Still, a popular activity today, getting outside in …
In New Jersey, late spring and early summer are good times to grow broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, snow peas, and kale. You will see these available in our markets and farm stands, harvested fresh every morning. You will also find garlic scapes and green onions appearing in our markets for a very short time making both …
Hometown Celebrations May brought us an early crop of strawberries and a joyful celebration, as our own Rebekah Alstede followed in her Dad’s footsteps and graduated from Delaware Valley University, with dual bachelor’s degrees in Agribusiness and Sustainable Agriculture. Rebekah also held the honor to be one of the four student commencement speakers and joins …
Barn or farm quilts are filled with history and tradition and are believed to date back nearly 300 years with the arrival of immigrants from Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands. It has been said that barn or farm quilts may have originated in Pennsylvania spreading to New England and the Midwestern states as these immigrants …
Pick your own is a multifaceted experience on our farm. Not only do you have the opportunity to see how food is grown, but it is also an experience for all your senses. The first thing you will notice upon arriving at our farm is the neatly maintained property, including the fields and picking rows. …
