Welcoming the Summer Season with Fresh New Crops! As we approach the summer season, we’re excited to share the arrival of new crops and seasonal favorites from our fields. This time of year signals the beginning of a bountiful harvest, with a variety of delicious fruits and vegetables ripening and ready to be enjoyed. What’s …
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 …
As part of the family’s succession plan, Rebekah Alstede Modery and Sarah Alstede have been named co-owners of Alstede Farms with current owners, Kurt Alstede and Mary Thompson-Alstede. Together, the women plan to use their areas of expertise – production and retail operations – to build on the farm’s ongoing success and to position it …
It’s time to celebrate Community Supported Agriculture during CSA week taking place February 19th – 25th this year. CSA week is a chance to learn more about enjoying a healthier lifestyle and connecting with your local farm in your community. In this article we will highlight the many benefits of CSA and how you can …
Refund Policy Please Note: ALL TICKETS SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS DUE TO WEATHER. All activities subject to change without notice due to weather conditions. This farm is a smoke free environment. There is no smoking in the fields, orchards, market, or tented areas. All visitors, guests, and customers …
What does Farm to Table really mean and why is it so important? Farm-to-table sprouted back in the 1970s after the processed food trends of the 60s left Americans seeking more taste and flavor from food. The Farm to Table movement’s principles are rooted in how food is grown with importance on food security, self-sufficiency, …
farm activities for children A fun place for kids – lots to see and do! Alstede Farms is a fun family destination that children enjoy visiting. In addition to Pick Your Own (in season), hay wagon rides, and seasonal activities like our A-Maze-Ing Corn Maze (in season) and Evergreen Adventure Maze, we offer lots of …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Blooming Giants Sunflower Trail – Closed for the Season – Reopening in 2025 Alstede Farms is the home of the Blooming Giants Sunflower Trail. We have sunflowers in bloom from July – October. Visit us to enjoy these breathtaking flowers; take photos, cut your own, or just marvel at their beauty. Admission to our sunflower …
