Raspberries

Raspberries are a delicious summer treat. Our berries are typically available from late June through August and we invite our guests to choose from red, yellow or black delicious berries. There is nothing quite like a fresh raspberry from a branch, still warm from the sun and deliciously promising of sweet summer days. Visit our …

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Farm Party FAQ’s

farm party questions & answers Birthday parties are held all year round in our Harvest Hall barn on spring through fall in our reserved party areas. You can have your party seven days a week and keep in mind that we also offer money-saving packages on weekdays. Weekday parties include 1.5 hours event time, 30 …

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letters & info – week 3, 2018

letters & info – week 3, 2018 Week 3: May 15, 2018 – May 17, 2018 Helpful information on share contents can be found in the produce information booklet Produce Tips and Information: Simple Salad Dressing If you are in a hurry and you have not prepared a salad dressing It can be as simple …

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Sweet Pepper and Lentil Soup

2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, or 2 leeks, chopped 3-5 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon freshly purchased paprika or smoked paprika 1-3 sweet peppers, depending on their size, seeded and finely chopped 1 cup dried brown or black lentils, picked over and rinsed 5 cups broth or water S & P to taste …

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How To Make Vegetable Stock

Ingredients: 1 to 2 onions 2 to 3 carrots 3 to 4 celery stalks 4 to 5 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 1 small bunch parsley 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns Optional Extras: leeks (especially the green parts), fennel, tomatoes, mushrooms, mushroom stems, parsnips Equipment Sharp knife Stock pot Strainer Cheesecloth or coffee filters (for …

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CSA Immersion

good-to-know info about your csa Making sure you’re delighted with the CSA program is the goal at Alstede Farms. And that involves more than just delivering fresh produce that makes you smile; it means giving you ideas and advice to make the most of your experience. storage Storing your produce in the best conditions will …

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Historic Chester

The Cooper Grist Mill, on Route 24 West of Chester was erected in 1826. It is one of the few water-powered mills still operating in New Jersey. Historic Chester, NJ was once known as “Black River” was established in the early 1700’s. Its rich history includes professions in the early days such as farming the …

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Tours Terms and Conditions

Deposits: A deposit of $75 is required to reserve your tour day and time. This deposit is non-refundable but transferable towards another field trip ONLY. A Group’s Guide to Farm Fun: Thank you for planning your trip with Alstede Farms. We are delighted that you will be one of the many groups that will be …

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CSA FAQ

Questions and answers Freshly Inspired Community Supported Agriculture (csa) Your freshly inspired box will vary based on which delicacies are ripe and in season. In June, typical boxes will delight you with a variety of salad greens, strawberries, herbs, radishes, asparagus, rhubarb and more. In August, a typical freshly inspired box may contain tomatoes, corn, …

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corporate business partners

Our CSA Program for Businesses—Farm Fresh at Work Alstede Farms’ Freshly Inspired CSA program brings locally, sustainably and organically grown fruits and vegetables right to your workplace. liven up your workplace Bringing hand-delivered local produce right into work can have a magical effect: it’s easy! The Alstede Farms team handles all the details, ordering, and …

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Group Farm Tours Question & Answer

questions & answers Frequently Asked Questions About Our Group Tours We offer a few easy and convenient options: A non-refundable deposit of $75 or valid PO on file are required to book your trip. The deposit amount will go towards your final balance on the day of the trip. The minimum tour size is 20. …

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Group Farm Tours Overview

group farm tours at Alstede farms Let us teach you about farming in the most fun way! We open our doors to groups of all ages and sizes because we understand the importance of hands-on education. We personalize each farm tour and field trip, depending on the group’s interests. You will navigate our farm by …

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