Morris County's Alstede Farms opens 4th location

A ribbon cutting ceremony on April 27 marked the official grand opening of Alstede Fresh at Lindeken Farms, Chester-based Alstede Farms’ fourth location, and Jefferson’s Township’s first locally sourced farm store. The farm store is open year-round at 54 State Route 15 North, and Berkshire Valley Road.

Alstede Fresh at Lindeken Farms is stocked with fresh, seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables produced just 20 minutes from Jefferson Township, at Alstede Farms, a 40-year-old family-owned and operated farm located in Morris County.

“We’re proud to share the wholesome goodness we grow with Jefferson Township families,” said Alstede Farms founder and first-generation farmer Kurt Alstede, who was joined by his wife, Special Projects Manager Mary E. Thompson-Alstede and daughter, Production Supervisor Rebekah Alstede.

“And with the opening of Alstede Fresh at Lindeken Farms, we’re continuing another family tradition, one started in 1943 by the Stanlick family,” Alstede said. For 73 years, the Stanlicks operated Lindeken Farm Market in the current retail space. During renovations, the Alstede family took care to retain the spirit of the building while incorporating the Alstede Farms brand.

In attendance at the ceremony were Jefferson Township Mayor Eric Wilsusen, Assemblywoman Aura Dunn, Jefferson Township Chamber of Commerce President Dr. Bret Hartman, Jefferson Township Councilmen Robert Birmingham and Josh Kalish, as well as Jefferson Township Police Chief Paul Castimore and Lieutenant Joseph Hale. Morris County Commissioner John Krickus presented Alstede Farms with a framed recognition certificate for opening a fourth location.

Guests enjoyed a sampling of farm-fresh fare prepared by Alstede Farms. Menu items included Alstede Farms’ homemade Lavender Honey and Peach Cobbler ice cream, apple cider, and farm-fresh asparagus incorporated in cherrywood smoked bacon and asparagus grilled cheese with fontina on sourdough.

In addition to a variety of fresh produce, home-baked pies, dairy products, cider, donuts, jams, jellies, and soups; as well as other grocery items are available at Alstede Fresh at Lindeken Farms. Families can purchase Christmas trees in December, sign up for the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, and access free online recipes for healthy meals, and snacks.

Alstede Farms is best known for its 300+ varieties of fresh produce harvested on 800 acres of preserved farmland in Morris County. The farm offers the area’s largest selection of pick-your-own fruits and vegetables, including blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, peaches, apples, pumpkins, peppers, tomatoes, and more. A tractor-drawn hay wagon transports customers to and from the farm fields. The farm is also home to the Blooming Giants, 12 acres of land growing successive plantings of sunflowers. Alstede Farms has four locations. The original retail store is on the family farm at 1 Alstede Farms Lane in Chester. Alstede Fresh at Mendham/Chester, located at 378 Route 24, between Mendham and Chester and Alstede Fresh at Bridgewater, located at 831 US-206, Bridgewater Township, operate seasonally, from April to November. Visit https://www.alstedefarms.com/.