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 »

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 »

We are sustainable growers of over 250 varieties of fruits and vegetables and believe that qualifies us as experts in “our field”, chuckle. We all know the benefits of adding more fruits and vegetables into our daily diet and now we are giving you even more reasons to make this happen! In honor of our… Read More »

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 Next Season’s Rhythm Now that Memorial weekend is almost here, we can reflect on our beautiful spring and enter into the “unofficial days of summer”. Farmers are always in a seasonal rhythm with nature and there is a kind of comfort in that deep-rooted connection. Spring always brings with it optimism and opportunities for… 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 »

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 »

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 »

Celebrating Agriculture National Agriculture Day ( March 21st) celebrates 50 years of advocacy and awareness for agriculture. Ag day is the beginning of National Agriculture Week goes through March 27th this year. The day and week are set aside to recognize the importance of agriculture and to honor those who work to produce food for… Read More »

The marketing team at Alstede Farms consists of Kyle, Maxine, Sam & Donna, a team with heart and soul and the pursuit of making the dream work. The dynamics of the team work well with each person contributing toward the overall goals of the farm, pitching in wherever needed to get the job done. Some… 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 »

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a way of connecting families to farmers and increasing local food accessibility. Although there are disparities as to when the first CSA was developed, some believe the model was adapted from a 1920’s European philosopher, while others believe it may have been developed in the 1970s either in Europe or… Read More »