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 began farming on a couple acres of land located in Chester Township, N.J. back in 1982, learn more about it here. In honor of our 40th anniversary our culinary specialist has… Read More »

It’s the week after Easter, the kids enjoyed dying eggs and now there are plenty of leftover eggs in the refrigerator and you might be asking “What can I do with all these hard cooked eggs?” Our culinary and educational specialist, Miss Jenn, has some helpful ideas and suggestions for you to reuse your eggs… Read More »

It’s that wonderful time of year again—farmers’ market season! With over 17 farmers markets across New Jersey, there’s a good chance we’re at one in your neighborhood. That means 17 opportunities to connect with your food, meet your local farmer, and enjoy the freshest seasonal produce. Where Can You Find Us? We’re thrilled to bring… Read More »

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… Read More »

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… Read More »

Walk on the Wild Side by planting yourself at a local farmer’s market There is so much to see and explore. Let’s go on a tour to learn more 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… Read More »

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… Read More »

The Farm is a flurry of exciting activity getting ready for our first distribution of our weekly box of fresh produce planting in the fields and harvesting in our high tunnels and greenhouses! This weekly box of fresh produce is a customizable CSA share.  What is a CSA? CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture, a… Read More »

Looking Back and Ahead Every year our team puts our heads together to formulate a new theme for our weekly blogs that will inspire you to live your best life. Our team consists of our market team, our growers, and our culinary and educational specialists all partnering together for your health and happiness. Prior topics… Read More »

Christmas is one of our favorite holidays of the year. There is just something special about the peacefulness on the farm this time of year along with the slower pace. We look forward to spending more precious time with family and friends and cooking meals at home. We are entering into this holiday season with… Read More »

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… Read More »

Holidays are a time for being with the ones you love and creating wonderful memories around the table. Whether you are cooking a holiday meal for the first time or are a seasoned professional, this ultimate guide can help you be prepared to enjoy the day and make the most of your celebration. Our Ultimate… Read More »