Smart Shopping  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 grown and in-season items. Foods that are grown locally are fresher and retain more nutrients, they also taste better, as they are picked… Read More »

The More You Know, the More You Grow Peach trees produce ten times more blossoms than needed, so we use a method of manual thinning. Thinning down peach trees, like apples, is done to grow more significant fruit, that are tastier and more succulent. Our farm production manager, Craig Steely, will send production crews out… Read More »

There was plenty of popping good excitement in Manhattan on Friday, May 5th, when Alstede Farms brought the farm to “The Big Apple” with an exclusive tractor-drawn wagon ride down the streets of Broadway and through the sights of Times Square.     Alstede Farms was “all ears” when they were asked to transport the cast… Read More »

Bringing the Farm to the Table Count on us to plan a corporate event like no other! Our unique views and special activities make team outings a breeze, including picking your own fruits and vegetables, tractor-drawn wagon rides, or campfires. You and your colleagues will love how easy it is to enjoy a day out… Read More »

Have you heard of Community Supported Agriculture? Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) connects families to farm fresh and increases local food accessibility. Today’s CSA model consists of a weekly box of fresh farm produce delivered to your home or picked up from your local farm. The box contains fruits and vegetables that are in season on… Read More »

The Doughnut Haus Food Truck is celebrating its third season offering a variety of coffee drinks and delicious doughnut love in a beautiful farm setting. Many guests say “Doughnut” do mornings without a visit to the Alstede Farms Doughnut Haus.  The menu features an abundance of delicious sweet treats and coffee to get you thirsty… Read More »

Sustainably Focused Head into the holiday with sustainability in mind with these tips for naturally dyeing eggs and  re-inventing leftover hard-boiled eggs. Our culinary and educational specialist has thought of everything so you can relax and enjoy time with your family. Dying Eggs is a fun way to spend some time creating something unique and… Read More »

New Jersey is native to many wonderful things, and did you know that Hammonton New Jersey is known as the blueberry capital of the world? In fact, New Jersey is ranked fifth in the top U.S. blueberry production by state, and folks can’t get enough of these sweet and tart superfoods. Blueberries are a commonly… Read More »

Have you visited our farm store lately? Most area farms close for the winter season, however, we stay open all year long to serve you. One of the main reasons our farm store is distinct and welcoming is due to the dedication of Stacy Wlodarick, Farm Market Manager, and Trish Cirelli, Assistant Retail Operations Manager.… Read More »

John-Paul Andronici brings his love of culinary creations to Alstede Farms, setting the table for the first Food & Beverage Manager position. Alstede Farms transcends the farm-to-table experience with this new position planting the seed for a sprouting hospitality department. John-Paul brings his corporate chef experience, fine dining acumen, and his hospitality background to elevate… Read More »

Colin Manning, the newest member of our farm production team, is really born and bred for farming.  Having grown up locally in the Ironia section of the neighboring town of Randolph, he was influenced by family members who farmed and the local community’s farming roots.  Ironia is one of four sections of Randolph Township and… Read More »

Hard Cider is apple cider that has been naturally fermented into alcohol and goes long back to our pioneer roots. Apples and hard cider have a long history, eventually making their way to New Jersey with the early settlers. Apples were primarily used in our region for cider and hard cider, (aka Apple Jack), as… Read More »