About Us

About Us

About Us

About Us

about us Our Mission Statement Alstede Farms is focused on being the best farm in the northeast. We are dedicated to providing high-quality homegrown local fruits and vegetables and memorable farm experiences. This is accomplished through a highly motivated employee team that is focused on customer service and the sustainable stewardship of God’s natural resources.… Read More »
about us Our Mission Statement Alstede Farms is focused on being the best farm in the northeast. We are dedicated to providing high-quality homegrown local fruits and vegetables and memorable farm experiences. This is accomplished through a highly motivated employee team that is focused on customer service and the sustainable stewardship of God’s natural resources.… Read More »

Ways to eat fresh

Ways to eat fresh

Ways to eat fresh

Ways to eat fresh

ways to eat fresh Discover something new in every box by getting subscribed to community supported agriculture and there are daily discoveries near you that starts in June, every morning. CSA You’ll find the freshest produce of the season in every weekly Freshly Inspired box. Each week, the Alstede Farms staff selects only the best… Read More »
ways to eat fresh Discover something new in every box by getting subscribed to community supported agriculture and there are daily discoveries near you that starts in June, every morning. CSA You’ll find the freshest produce of the season in every weekly Freshly Inspired box. Each week, the Alstede Farms staff selects only the best… Read More »

Party Slot Terms and Conditions

Party Slot Terms and Conditions

Party Slot Terms and Conditions

Party Slot Terms and Conditions

party slot terms and conditions Deposits: In connection with your event, a deposit of $175 for reserved outdoor party areas and $295 for Harvest Hall must be made to secure the date and time. Please note that those deposits are non-refundable but transferable to another event ONLY. Final Arrangements: All final arrangements including final headcount… Read More »
party slot terms and conditions Deposits: In connection with your event, a deposit of $175 for reserved outdoor party areas and $295 for Harvest Hall must be made to secure the date and time. Please note that those deposits are non-refundable but transferable to another event ONLY. Final Arrangements: All final arrangements including final headcount… Read More »

Strawberries

Strawberries

Strawberries

Strawberries

strawberries Alstede Farms opens our fields for you and your family to pick the very freshest strawberries! Strawberries are the first fruit that comes out of our patch. With its red color and delicate size, these berries are a crowd-pleaser and a great addition to the first picnics and barbecue parties of the season. Available… Read More »
strawberries Alstede Farms opens our fields for you and your family to pick the very freshest strawberries! Strawberries are the first fruit that comes out of our patch. With its red color and delicate size, these berries are a crowd-pleaser and a great addition to the first picnics and barbecue parties of the season. Available… Read More »

Peaches

Peaches

Peaches

Peaches

peaches Alstede Farms opens our fields for you and your family to pick the very freshest peaches!   Peaches are a wonderful sign of summer. Their bright succulent flesh and sweet and delicate aroma make it the perfect fruit to enjoy freshly picked. When you first bite into our juicy peaches your senses will awaken.… Read More »
peaches Alstede Farms opens our fields for you and your family to pick the very freshest peaches!   Peaches are a wonderful sign of summer. Their bright succulent flesh and sweet and delicate aroma make it the perfect fruit to enjoy freshly picked. When you first bite into our juicy peaches your senses will awaken.… Read More »

Pumpkins

Pumpkins

Pumpkins

Pumpkins

pumpkins Alstede Farms opens our fields for you and your family to pick the very freshest pumpkins! Fall brings the bright warm colors of harvest and we celebrate all of our glorious crops. Choose from orange or white pumpkins, munchkins, gourds and assorted winter squash and decorate your space and life for fall. Visit our… Read More »
pumpkins Alstede Farms opens our fields for you and your family to pick the very freshest pumpkins! Fall brings the bright warm colors of harvest and we celebrate all of our glorious crops. Choose from orange or white pumpkins, munchkins, gourds and assorted winter squash and decorate your space and life for fall. Visit our… Read More »

Blueberries

Blueberries

Blueberries

Blueberries

blueberries Alstede Farms opens our fields for you and your family to pick the very freshest blueberries! Sweet blueberries are a wonderful delight for any age. Experience the fun of picking your own blueberries along with a quaint tractor-drawn wagon ride through the fields and orchards. Blueberries and their versatile use make them a great… Read More »
blueberries Alstede Farms opens our fields for you and your family to pick the very freshest blueberries! Sweet blueberries are a wonderful delight for any age. Experience the fun of picking your own blueberries along with a quaint tractor-drawn wagon ride through the fields and orchards. Blueberries and their versatile use make them a great… Read More »

Raspberries

Raspberries

Raspberries

Raspberries

raspberries Alstede Farms opens our fields for you and your family to pick the very freshest 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… Read More »
raspberries Alstede Farms opens our fields for you and your family to pick the very freshest 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… Read More »

Farm Party FAQ’s

Farm Party FAQ’s

Farm Party FAQ’s

Farm Party FAQ’s

farm party questions & answers When are our farm birthday parties held?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. How long… Read More »
farm party questions & answers When are our farm birthday parties held?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. How long… Read More »

letters & info – week 3, 2018

letters & info – week 3, 2018

letters & info – week 3, 2018

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… Read More »
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… Read More »

Sweet Pepper and Lentil Soup

Sweet Pepper and Lentil Soup

Sweet Pepper and Lentil Soup

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… Read More »

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… Read More »

How To Make Vegetable Stock

How To Make Vegetable Stock

How To Make Vegetable Stock

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… Read More »

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… Read More »