Roadside Farm Stands in Bergen County

In the last century, Bergen County had an abundance of family-owned farms such as Tice's Farm and Van Riper's Farm, that are now housing complexes or strip malls. 

Most of the farms opened roadside stands that through the years have evolved into year-round markets that offer the freshest seasonal produce, home-made baked goods, preserves and more. Here are the ones that still stand. And they're all family-owned:

The Farm in Closter (Originally Trautwein Farms)

Owned by the Trautwein family for more than 100 years, The farm in Closter was sold to Ted and K Sollod in 2002, but even though its name has changed, it's still a family-run farm. 

In addition to offering in-season produce, The Farm in Closter has a large assortment of pumpkins, squash and gourds to choose from. And if it's mums or other fall flowers you're looking for, they have them in all colors and sizes. 

The Farm in Closter also has a Petting Zoo that the kids love. They also convert one of their greenhouses into a spooky house of horrors so bring your camera!

The Farm in Closter, 515 Piermont Rd., Closter; 201-768-1438

Demarest Farms

The Demarest family is one of the founding families of Bergen County, having arrived here in 1678. The area of land that Demarest Farms occupies was bought in 1886 by George Washington Demarest, and has been farmed by a member of the Demarest family ever since.

During the early years of the last century, the farm set up a road stand where the family sold fruit picked from the orchards. Soon, people were traveling from all around Bergen County to buy seasonal produce.

That little roadstand has turned into a farm market that offers fresh seasonal produce, pumpkins, bushels of apples, freshly baked pies and donuts, candy, preserves and so much more. Demarest Farms also has an ice cream shoppe, Halloween decorations, a corn maze for the kids and face painting by Squiggles the Clown on the weekends.

Demarest Farms, 244 Wiermus Rd., Hillsdale; 201-666-0472 

DePiero's Farm

Calling themselves "An old fashioned farm in the heart of North Jersey," DePiero's is the last farm standing in the Montvale area since Tice's and Van Riper's closed. 

Since 1924, DePiero's has been selling one of the largest assortments of in-season fresh produce grown on their farm--broccoli, eggplant, apples, peaches and more.

DePiero's market is like a huge gourmet market. They have a fresh bakery, gourmet foods, deli, butcher and fish market. They also have a large assortment of pumpkins and apples, as well as hayrides, face painting, corn maze, inflatables, and a petting zoo during weekends in October. 

Don't forget to stroll through their greenhouse and check out the large assortment of fall plants.

DePiero's, 300 W. Grand Ave., Montvale; 201-391-4576

Old Hook Farm

Home to four generations of the Marek family, Old Hook Farm is an organic farm located in Emerson. In addition to organic produce, Old Hook Farm has a year-round natural food market. 

In addition to certified organic groceries, Old Hook Farm has a refrigerated grain room that holds rice, grains, beans, dried fruits and coffee.

Dairy cases offer everything from organic milk and eggs, to cheese and soy products. Old Hook Farm offers macrobiotic staples, wheat and gluten free, lactose intolerant,vegan, and low-carb products. They also have fresh baked goods.

Old Hook Farm, 650 Old Hook Rd., Emerson; 201-265-4835

Abma's Farm

Farmed by the same family for four generations, families have been coming to Abma's every season. From its fresh seasonal produce, to its petting zoo, to build a barnyard animal parties, Abma's is all about families.  

In addition to fresh produce, Abma's raises free-range chickens and hens with varieties that lay fresh brown eggs and white eggs every morning. Abma's also raises hormone-free turkeys that are fresh-killed and available all year long.  

Abma's also raises pigs which means that smoked bacon, pork chops, ribs, loins and more can be purchased in the market. Whole pigs for roasting are also available, but must be ordered in advance. 

Make your reservations now for the hayrides!

Abma's Farm; 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff; 201-891-0278

Goffle Road Poultry Farm

Yes, there are poultry farmers in Bergen County and they're right here on Goffle Road. Family run for three generations, Goffle Road Poultry Farm adheres to free-range poultry methods which means prohibiting any use of steroids, antibiotics or animal by-products in its operations. All Goffle Road Poultry Farm products are home grown and naturally processed.

Goffle Road Poultry Farm offers whole birds (turkey, quail, duck, hens) or parts like breasts, necks and wings. And, of course, they offer a wide variety of fresh eggs.  

Goffle Road Poultry Farm, 549 Goffle Rd., Wyckoff; 201-444-3238

Stokes Farm

Farmed by the Stokes Family since the 1870's, they opened a farm stand in the 1950's to sell their produce directly to consumers. In the 1970's they participated in the first New York City Greenmarket on 59th St. and 2nd Ave., and then the Union Square farmers' market. 

Stokes offers everything from potted plants, to flowers, to produce.

Stokes Farm, 23 DeWolf Rd., Old Tappan; 201-768-3931

Secor Farms

Family owned for over 100 years, Secor Farms offers fresh seasonal produce, fall plantings, a pumpkin patch, a hay maze for the kids, and hay rides. 

They have an enormous greenhouse with potted plants and herbs, and a store where you can buy fresh fruits and vegetables. In the summer Secor Farms is one of the few farms that offer berry picking. 

Secor Farms, 168 Airmont Ave., Mahwah; 201-529-2595

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