Farm-Fresh Ways to Stay Healthy in New Jersey Winter is a season that encourages us to slow down, warm up, and nourish ourselves more intentionally. At Alstede Farms in Chester and Jefferson, New Jersey, winter wellness starts with simple, wholesome choices rooted in farm-fresh food, seasonal eating, and community connection. From hearty soups and locally …
Growing for Good: Alstede Farms’ 2025 Year in Review Looking back on 2025, one phrase truly defines the year: Growing for Good. Beyond the crops in our fields, this season was about bringing people closer to their food, providing healthy meals for families, and cultivating a community rooted in care and connection. A Season of …
Winter Mealtime Prep: Staying Nourished, Cozy & In Harmony With the Season As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, winter naturally invites us back into the kitchen. It’s a season of warm bowls, slow-simmered pots, and meals that bring comfort as much as nourishment. When most people think of winter cooking, soup …
A basket full of freshly picked apples is the perfect symbol of fall, but once you have all those apples, the big question is: what do you do with them? As the saying goes, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” but we say, “When you have an abundance of apples, make apple chips!” With …
“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 …
produce storage & tips for CSA members Apples should be stored in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator away from other produce as they emit ethylene gas. For the best flavor bring the fruit to room temperature for serving. Apple Cider is shelf stable for a couple of hours. It should however be stored in …
December welcomes many holidays around the world. Holidays are a beautiful time of the year, focused on gathering with family and friends and sharing foods and traditions. The beautiful commonality of all these unique holidays is the union of sharing foods around a table while honoring history and heritage. We take great pleasure in being …
When is it time to pick apples? Apples are in season from August through November here in the Northwest part of New Jersey. It’s time to pick apples by examining the fruit in the orchard, checking for size and color, and performing a field sample (tasting an apple). Our production team is expert at growing …
The Next Season’s Rhythm Now that Memorial weekend is almost here, we can reflect on our beautiful spring and enter into the “unofficial days of summer”. Farmers are always in a seasonal rhythm with nature and there is a kind of comfort in that deep-rooted connection. Spring always brings with it optimism and opportunities for …
The Next Season’s Rhythm Now that Memorial weekend is almost here, we can reflect on our beautiful spring and enter into the “unofficial days of summer”. Farmers are always in a seasonal rhythm with nature and there is a kind of comfort in that deep-rooted connection. Spring always brings with it optimism and opportunities for …
Early Harvesting We are enjoying an early harvest this year due to our practice of over-wintering. You may have seen select crops in the ground during the winter months and wondered if these are forgotten or intentional. These crops are deliberately planned by our farm production team and illustrate overwintering, an age-old custom of leaving …
