A Season of Joy and New Traditions As December rolls in with its crisp air and holiday cheer, we’re excited to welcome a magical new tradition to the farm: Cut Your Own Christmas Trees! This marks our first year offering this sustainable option, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to share the experience with our …
Creative Ways to Repurpose Holiday Leftovers The holidays bring joy, family gatherings, and an abundance of delicious food. But as the celebrations wind down, you may have more leftovers than you know what to do with. At Alstede Farms, we believe in savoring every last bite and reducing food waste. Here are some inspiring post-holiday …
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 …
We’re celebrating our 40th year of farming in Chester, NJ and are excited to share our humble roots with you. Farmer Kurt W. Alstede started farming on a couple acres of farmland located in Chester Township, NJ back in 1982. The farmland was originally owned by the Mennen family purchasing the land in the late …
If you visited our farm during our Springtime Festival you would have seen the regenerative agriculture work we are doing here on our farm namely on the hill overlooking the orchards. Restoring this land back into productivity will help with sequestering carbon. When carbon is stored in the earth, there is less carbon in the …
the freshly inspired CSA—your weekly box of farm fresh produce! You’ll find the freshest produce of the season in every freshly inspired box. Each week, our team picks only the best fruits and vegetables and carefully packs them for you. Don’t miss your chance to join this year’s freshly inspired CSA. It’s the best way to …
The holiday season has arrived, and while our fields are quieter this time of year, the farm is as full of life and excitement as ever. After a busy harvest season, late November shifts our focus from fall crops to festive celebrations, and we’re thrilled to welcome guests for one of our favorite traditions of …
This year, we’re bringing the holiday season to life in a whole new way, with free admission to Country Christmas Weekends! Picture a winter wonderland where the charm of traditional German Christmas markets meets the rustic magic of our farm. The air is crisp, the scents of pine and cocoa fill your senses, and festive …
Maple Morning Breakfast at Alstede Farms There’s something special about starting the day on the farm with a hearty meal, and our guests agree! From our beloved Strawberry, Berry, and Apple Breakfasts to our Sun-Kissed Summer Lunch, Father’s Day and Mother’s Day Brunches, and festive Brunches with Santa and the Easter Bunny; each farm-to-table experience …
Welcome to Fall at the Farm! ***Please read the information below as our Pick Your Own (PYO) activities differ from most farms. Please note that Tickets purchased online are discounted from tickets purchased at the farm.*** Each person must first purchase a PYO Entry Ticket that includes a specific container. Your entry ticket includes the …
Welcome to Fall at the Farm! ***Please read the information below as our Pick Your Own (PYO) activities differ from most farms. Please note that Tickets purchased online are discounted from tickets purchased at the farm.*** Each person must first purchase a PYO Entry Ticket that includes a specific container. Your entry ticket includes the …
Welcome to Fall at the Farm! ***Please read the information below as our Pick Your Own (PYO) activities differ from most farms. Please note that Tickets purchased online are discounted from tickets purchased at the farm.*** Each person must first purchase a PYO Entry Ticket that includes a specific container. Your entry ticket includes the …
