Gobble it Up!

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Gobble it Up!

Gobble it Up!

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 »

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 »

Farm to Table Holiday

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Farm to Table Holiday

Farm to Table Holiday

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,… Read More »

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,… Read More »

The Fruit of the Matter

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The Fruit of the Matter

The Fruit of the Matter

Move over pumpkin spice latte, there is a new favorite in town and it’s called winter squash. Winter squash season is upon us, a wonderful time to sing the praises of this mighty fruit, no wait, vegetable! Squash are surprisingly a fruit in the cucurbit family notably as they grow on vines and contain seeds. … Read More »

Move over pumpkin spice latte, there is a new favorite in town and it’s called winter squash. Winter squash season is upon us, a wonderful time to sing the praises of this mighty fruit, no wait, vegetable! Squash are surprisingly a fruit in the cucurbit family notably as they grow on vines and contain seeds. … Read More »

Chaperoning Fresh Ideas

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Chaperoning Fresh Ideas

Chaperoning Fresh Ideas

Fall is a magical time to visit our farm when the leaves are brightly colored on the trees, apples are plentiful in our orchards, and orange pumpkins dot the landscape for as far as the eye can see. There are plenty of reasons to visit our farm in the fall and our field trips are… Read More »

Fall is a magical time to visit our farm when the leaves are brightly colored on the trees, apples are plentiful in our orchards, and orange pumpkins dot the landscape for as far as the eye can see. There are plenty of reasons to visit our farm in the fall and our field trips are… Read More »

A Farm Fresh Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving Dinner with Turkey

A Farm Fresh Thanksgiving Dinner

A Farm Fresh Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner Pre-Order Guide Every great holiday meal begins with good company and great food! Alstede Farms offers you farm fresh produce and locally-raised turkeys to help you create a fabulous dinner! Place your orders now for convenient pickup later at any of our four retail locations: Alstede Farm Store, Alstede Fresh at Chester,… Read More »
Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner Pre-Order Guide Every great holiday meal begins with good company and great food! Alstede Farms offers you farm fresh produce and locally-raised turkeys to help you create a fabulous dinner! Place your orders now for convenient pickup later at any of our four retail locations: Alstede Farm Store, Alstede Fresh at Chester,… Read More »

Go Big or Gourd Home

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Go Big or Gourd Home

Go Big or Gourd Home

It’s the season for pumpkins and spice and everything nice and as farmers, we just love seeing the magnificent pumpkin receive well-deserved recognition. We believe that nature provides all of the nutrients our body needs by eating in harmony with the seasons and consuming pumpkin now is no exception. Pumpkin contains vitamins C, E, iron,… Read More »

It’s the season for pumpkins and spice and everything nice and as farmers, we just love seeing the magnificent pumpkin receive well-deserved recognition. We believe that nature provides all of the nutrients our body needs by eating in harmony with the seasons and consuming pumpkin now is no exception. Pumpkin contains vitamins C, E, iron,… Read More »

Catering to All Foodies

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Catering to All Foodies

Catering to All Foodies

You Knead To Eat. There is something about being outside in the fresh air on a farm that brings out the hunger in people. Maybe it’s the fun pick-your-own activities, the fresh vegetables and fruits in their natural habitat, or spending time outdoors in the beautiful scenery that stimulates appetites like no other. Folks are… Read More »

You Knead To Eat. There is something about being outside in the fresh air on a farm that brings out the hunger in people. Maybe it’s the fun pick-your-own activities, the fresh vegetables and fruits in their natural habitat, or spending time outdoors in the beautiful scenery that stimulates appetites like no other. Folks are… Read More »

Really Autumn Know

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Really Autumn Know

Really Autumn Know

Fall is an exciting time to visit our farm when leaves start to turn and the warmer days turn into cooler nights. We are truly a farm for all seasons and you can come back and make a fresh discovery every time you visit.  You can expect to find our late summer harvest during the… Read More »

Fall is an exciting time to visit our farm when leaves start to turn and the warmer days turn into cooler nights. We are truly a farm for all seasons and you can come back and make a fresh discovery every time you visit.  You can expect to find our late summer harvest during the… Read More »

Muffin but Love for Breakfast

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Muffin but Love for Breakfast

Muffin but Love for Breakfast

The early bird gets the bacon in our eyes. Rise and shine to breakfast and brunch time on our farm. Have you visited us during one of our delicious breakfasts or brunches? Starting the day off on the farm with a hearty breakfast is a great way to begin your day’s adventure. Our breakfasts are… Read More »

The early bird gets the bacon in our eyes. Rise and shine to breakfast and brunch time on our farm. Have you visited us during one of our delicious breakfasts or brunches? Starting the day off on the farm with a hearty breakfast is a great way to begin your day’s adventure. Our breakfasts are… Read More »

Pick Your Own Adventures

Pick Your Own

Pick Your Own Adventures

Pick Your Own Adventures

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… Read More »

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… Read More »

Pick Your Own (PYO)

Pick Your Own (PYO)

Pick Your Own (PYO)

Pick Your Own (PYO)

Alstede Farms Pick Your Own (PYO) A Visit to Alstede Farms: Visit our working farm for a truly memorable farm experience! Not only do we offer a Pick Your Own (PYO) experience but we are a fun family destination where you can plan on spending the day. Visit and feed our friendly farm animals, enjoy children's… Read More »
Alstede Farms Pick Your Own (PYO) A Visit to Alstede Farms: Visit our working farm for a truly memorable farm experience! Not only do we offer a Pick Your Own (PYO) experience but we are a fun family destination where you can plan on spending the day. Visit and feed our friendly farm animals, enjoy children's… Read More »

Stretch Your Meal Budget

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Stretch Your Meal Budget

Stretch Your Meal Budget

Rising food prices have everyone thinking of creative ways to stretch their meal budget. One of the easiest ways to start saving on your grocery bill is by purchasing locally and in-season. Foods that are grown locally are fresher and retain more nutrients, they also taste better, as they are picked and consumed nearby the… Read More »

Rising food prices have everyone thinking of creative ways to stretch their meal budget. One of the easiest ways to start saving on your grocery bill is by purchasing locally and in-season. Foods that are grown locally are fresher and retain more nutrients, they also taste better, as they are picked and consumed nearby the… Read More »