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Farm Happenings at Alstede Farms
CSA Week 17
When we think about Jersey Fresh produce, we think of Jersey tomatoes and Sweet Corn, and maybe even blueberries... But did you know- the Garden State is the No. 1 producer of eggplant in the US?!? New Jersey wins the first spot by a HUGE margin too- Jersey grows 849 acres of eggplants, compared to1 read more »
CSA Week 16
CSA Week 16 might need to be referred to as The Week of the Tomato! This week we will have plenty of tomatoes in the shares, and more delicious melons and a long list of items for swapping and adding on! I hope that everyone made it through the storm safely and things are settling a bit after1 read more »
CSA Week 15
Week 15 is here! Get ready to eat the rainbow this week with a bounty of colorful, delicious new homegrown goodies coming your way! We have TOMATOES! and PEPPERS! and EGGPLANT! and tons of SWEET CORN! and this week you’ll also be receiving musk melons, a delicious and super sweet melon that i1 read more »
CSA Week 14
We have more peaches and blueberries, beans, sweet corn, and carrots are back! Also- we’ve added a bit of garlic for everyone, and quite a few add on/swap options this week. We know that many of you enjoyed swapping eggplant, peppers, and other summer goodies into last week shares, this week1 read more »
CSA Week 13 2020
Week 13 is here! We have a few exciting new items this week! (Drumroll please...) Sweet Corn! And Peaches!As well as green beans, summer squash, blueberries, cabbage, collards, cauliflower, and more!I know that many of you have asked about the option to add on different items to your shares,1 read more »
CSA Week 12
CSA Week 12 is here! This week’s shares will be packed with fun summer crops- blueberries, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and new this week- beans! We’ll have peas in the shares as well! This will be the last week for peas until next spring, so enjoy them and check out our website for1 read more »
CSA Week 11 2020
Another blueberry-filled week is on the way!CSA Week 11 is on its way and we’re excited to share an abundance of blueberries, organic lettuces, summer squash, and a variety of cole crops including- cabbage, kale, broccoli, and cauliflower. We will also have plenty of peas and a few fun items1 read more »
CSA Week 10 2020
CSA Week 10 is a blueberry week!! We’re thrilled to bring blueberries to your shares this week, and lots of other delicious options for all of you. We’ve added peas to all the shares, and plenty of them! They’ve been so sweet and delicious, I’ve been snacking on them all wee1 read more »
CSA Week 9
Hi everyone! This week we're bringing you a few exciting new things! Our spring peas are ready and we're picking shelling, sugar snap, and snow peas. They're all delicious, and we'll include information on how to tell which kinds are which when you get your shares this week. Also, the warm weather1 read more »
About the farm
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. We produce a huge variety of our own local fruits, vegetables, and flowers grown using only sustainable and USDA certified organic production methods. We take soil and water conservation and the stewardship of our farm land very seriously, and have therefore permanently preserved all of the farm land we own. We have made a long-term commitment to agriculture in Chester as well as in New Jersey. We love what we do and we love serving you!
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