Connecting People to the Farms That Feed New Jersey
Know Farms Know Food is an on going Foodshed Alliance campaign, made possible through a New Jersey Specialty Crop Block Grant, created to celebrate local farmers and educate consumers about the *specialty crops grown right here in our region.
Through this project, we highlight farms that grow fruits, vegetables, and other unique crops. We’re helping consumers understand where their food comes from and helping farmers reach new audiences who care about local, healthy food.
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*For purposes of this program, specialty crop farms are those that grow vegetables, fruits (including grapes for wine), nuts, horticultural products (including Christmas trees), honey, herbs, potatoes, sweet corn and other specialty crops including algae. No Farms No Food® and “Know Farms Know Food” are trademarks of American Farmland Trust. www.farmland.org. Used by permission.
Promote Your Farm in the Know Farms Know Food Campaign
Are you a New Jersey farmer growing specialty crops?
Join our free campaign connecting your farm to a growing network of local food lovers!
A feature on the Foodshed Alliance Know Farms Know Food webpage.
Digital assets and materials for your own social media and website.
Spotlight of your farm in our newsletter and outreach channels.
KFKF Application
USDA defines specialty crops as "vegetables, fruits including grapes for wine, nuts, horticultural products including Christmas trees, honey, herbs, potatoes, sweet corn and other specialty crops including algae. Agricultural commodities which are NOT eligible for these grant funds include, but are not limited to: feed crops, food grains, seafood, livestock, dairy and poultry products including eggs, range grasses and oilseed crops." Do you grow specialty crops as defined above?
Free Online Promotions
This campaign is an effort to showcase and support farmers who grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, and other unique crops that make our local food system thrive.
Specialty crops play a vital role in feeding our communities, strengthening local markets, and preserving agricultural diversity.
As part of this campaign, your farm will benefit from online promotions under the distinctive Know Farms Know Food banner in:
- Social media post on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
- Newsletter spotlight of your farm in the Foodshed Alliance’s monthly eNewsletters
- Website promotion of your farm on the Foodshed Alliance website
- Links to your digital assets (website, email and/or social media pages).
- Digital collateral to post to your social media, website, etc. As well as share with community and customer groups
Reach out to Breeyanah at breeyanah@foodshedalliance.org with any questions.
Know Your Farms, Know Your Food Directory
Each of these farms is part of a movement to strengthen local agriculture, and bring fresh, healthy food to our communities.
Abe’s Acres Farm
Abe's Acres Farm
Abe’s Acres Farm, is dedicated to growing over 30 varieties of annual vegetables and fruits, prioritizing sustainability by using regenerative farming techniques such as integrated pest management and reduced tillage. With a focus on soil health and ecosystem balance, Abe’s Acre Farm produces nutrient-dense, flavorful foods that nourish not just the body, but also the mind and spirit. Join their CSA membership and enjoy fresh, sustainably-grown produce all season long!
Alstede Farms
Alstede Farms
Alstede Farms is a family-owned and operated farm in Chester, New Jersey, dedicated to growing high-quality local fruits, vegetables, and flowers using sustainable and USDA certified organic practices. Founded in 1982 by first-generation farmer Kurt Alstede, this multi-generation farm has preserved nearly all of its 600+ acres to ensure soil health, environmental stewardship, and fresh food for the community. The farm offers a full season of experiences, from pick-your-own produce and a farm store filled with fresh harvests and homemade goods to farm fun events, festivals, hayrides, and a leading CSA program.
With over 250 different types of produce visit the farm this season to pick your own fruits and veggies, join a CSA to get weekly farm-fresh produce, enjoy family-friendly events, or stop by the farm store for homemade cider donuts, ice cream, pies, and more.
Blue Moon Acres
Blue Moon Acres
Blue Moon Acres is a diverse organic specialty crop farm with locations in Pennington, NJ, & Buckingham, PA. They have been family-owned and operated for over 33 years, and grow a wide variety of specialty vegetables, herbs, rice, & more! Support their farm by signing up for their newsletter at BlueMoonAcres.com to learn about their weekly produce boxes (in 3 sizes!) and other opportunities to support them! You can also visit their farm’s Pop-Up Market seasonally on Fridays from 9-3. View their website for current hours.
Brook Hollow Winery
Brook Hollow Winery
Brook Hollow Winery, a family-owned farm in Warren County, NJ, started in 2006 by Paul Ritter a former NJ Wildlife Biologist, produces high-quality local wines on a 30-acre farm with over 14,000 vines.
Under a New Jersey Farm Winery License, Brook Hollow offers 26 handcrafted premier table wines, along with seasonal treats like frozen wine slushies and Chocolate Merlot Milkshakes. Open daily, the winery welcomes visitors for tastings and sales, showcasing the absolute best of New Jersey-grown wines.
Cattail Hollow Farm
Cattail Hollow Farm
Cattail Hollow Farm, founded in 2022, started with a mission to feed family, friends, and the community real, good food – good for people and good for the land. They are proudly a Certified River Friendly farm in Sussex County, recognized for outstanding soil and water stewardship. Growing a diverse mix of naturally raised vegetables, flowers, fruits, and herbs with no synthetic sprays, just water, sunshine, and natural fertilizers. They also offer pasture-raised chicken, duck, and guinea eggs. Their practices reflect a strong commitment to soil health, nutrient and pest management, and water conservation.
Cattail Hollow is also passionate about community education, hosting seasonal classes, workshops, and greenhouse events. Visitors can stop by their Self-Serve Stand, open daily (weather permitting) from around 8am to 5pm, for fresh, naturally grown produce, goods, and eggs.
Chickadee Creek Farm
Chickadee Creek Farm
Chickadee Creek Farm is a woman-owned & operated, certified organic, diverse specialty crop farm in Pennington, growing over 50 types of vegetables, flowers, herbs, and small fruits. They offer a year-round, open enrollment CSA or Farm Membership, and sell at farmers markets year-round. Support this specialty crop farm by visiting them at any of their markets: including Pennington, Princeton, Metuchen, Summit, & Denville, as well as an on-farm stand on Wednesdays! For more information about what they’re growing through the seasons, how to sign up for their CSA program, and more visit their website.
Closter Farm
Closter Farm
Closter Farm & Livestock Co. is a certified organic, and Real Organic Project, diversified specialty crop farm in Closter, NJ! They believe that the healthiest, best tasting, most beautiful vegetables and livestock are grown when they are a symbiotic product of whole farm health. Growing salad mix, heirloom tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, eggplant, summer squash, winter squash, kale, Swiss chard, carrots, radishes, turnips, beets, potatoes, onions, garlic, cucumbers, and so much more – you’re sure to find what you’re looking for at Closter Farm! Support this specialty crop farm by visiting their on-site farmstand – open 9am-3pm Wednesdays through Sundays!
CSG at Genesis Farm
Community Supported Garden at Genesis Farm
The Community Supported Garden at Genesis Farm is one of the first CSA programs in the country! The CSG at Genesis Farm offers a robust CSA program with weekly, bi-weekly, & different-sized shares with multiple pick-up locations, offered year-round! They also host on-farm events with opportunities for people of all ages to learn and engage in fun farm activities! Support this historic specialty crop farm by following them on social media and sign up for their CSA program!
Creek Bend Farm
Creek Bend Farm
Creek Bend Farm, located in Green Township, New Jersey, offers a diverse selection of heirloom cut flower arrangements, lavender, hydrosols, garlic, eggs, fruits, and vegetables. Their self-serve roadside stand is stocked daily from May through October. You can visit them seasonally at the Blairstown Farmers Market on Saturdays and the West End Farmers Market in Hackettstown on Sundays. Follow Creek Bend on Facebook and Instagram for the latest event and workshop pop-ups.
English Farm
English Farm
English Farm is a certified organic, 9th generation family farm in Liberty Corner, NJ! They grow a wide range of certified organic crops, like greens, squash, tomatoes (& more), and offer many more local & organic goods on their farm! Support this specialty crop farm by visiting their on-site farm store, which is open Wednesday through Sunday. For their daily store hours, and more information about what they offer, follow them on social media and visit their website.
Enlightened Farm
Englightened Farm
Enlightened Farm is a nonprofit farm with the Hansen Foundation in Egg Harbor City, cultivating a sustainable and healing environment for all. Through the regenerative practices on their farm, they are rooted in recovery of both the land and its people. Enlightened Farm provides therapeutic horticultural and agricultural programs for people recovering from addiction and mental illness. Together, they grow organic vegetables, herbs, microgreens, and flowers! They also raise bees for pollination and honey and chickens for eggs! Visit their farm to purchase directly, and visit their website to volunteer or make a donation!
Ethos Farm to Health
Ethos Farm
Ethos Farm to Health was founded to address the interconnected nature of how agriculture affects human health, planetary health, and our relationship with nature. They do so by producing truly nourishing food to feed our community and restoring the land – all while cultivating and empowering a new generation of farmers and physicians through our hands-on educational programming.
Fairgrown Farm LLC
Fairgrown Farm LLC
Fairgrown Farm, located in Pennington, New Jersey, is a small vegetable farm dedicated to providing high-quality, local produce through its Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. By collaborating with 37 partner farms, Fairgrown Farm ensures a diverse selection of seasonal crops for its members. The farm emphasizes fairness to customers, employees, and the environment, embodying its philosophy of “Better Food, Better Lives.”
Fields Without Fences
Fields Without Fences
The Fir Farm
The Fir Farm
The Fir Farm, located in Colts Neck, New Jersey, has been cultivating Christmas trees for over 40 years. In addition to Christmas trees, this farm produces raw, all-natural honey and pesticide-free hops, providing fresh, locally distinct ingredients to breweries and distilliers. The Fir Farm also hosts annual events like the Hop Harvest Fest and participates in the Trees for Troops program, donating Christmas trees to military families. Find them on Instagram for latest updates on handmade wreaths, farm tours, and a range of seasonal activities!
Four Fields Farm
Four Fields Farm
Four Fields Farm is a diverse specialty crop farm in Great Meadows, NJ. They grow a wide variety of mushrooms including shiitake, lion’s mane, pioppino, chestnut, and many types of oyster mushrooms (pink, grey, blue, king, black, green, and yellow), as well as some select tomatoes and peppers! In addition to their specialty crops, Four Fields Farm also raises pastured animals. Support their farm by shopping online at FourFieldsFarm.com.
Kimball’s Organic Farm
Kimball's Organic Farm
Kimball’s Organic Farm is a diverse fruit, vegetable, flower, and herb farm located in Belvidere, NJ! They are certified USDA Organic, as well as REAL Organic Certified. Kimball’s Farm specializes in heirloom and rare varieties. Support this specialty crop farm by signing up for their “email market” at kimballsupick@comcast.net, to receive weekly produce availability and place custom orders for pick up at the farm. You can also find them at the Blairstown Farmers’ Market every Saturday and the West End Farmers’ Market every Sunday!
Mckaiden Farm
Mckaiden Farm
Mckaiden Farm is a first-generation family farm located in Moorestown, New Jersey. Farmers Dennis and Lauren are currently enrolled in phase III of the Rutgers Beginner Farmer Training Program. Though micro in size, Mckaiden Farm offers a variety of agricultural commodities including, pasture-raised chicken, free-range eggs, vegetables, herbs and cut flowers. They also raise a small herd miniature Jersey cattle, Belted Galloway crosses and ADGA registered Nigerian Dwarf Goats.
You can support the O’Hanlan Family through CSA membership or by visiting them at select farmers’ markets throughout Burlington County this upcoming season. Visit mckaidenfarm.com for more information!
Murph Farm
Murph Farm
Naturally growing vegetables, fruit, herbs and cut flowers since 2008. Raising happy chickens and healthy bees & honey.
North Slope Farm
North Slope Farm
North Slope Farm is a diverse organic specialty crop farm in Lambertville, NJ! They grow a wide variety of herbs, flowers, veggies, fruits, and nuts. North Slope Farm is evolving their specialty crop selection – focusing on filling niches in the market with perennial fruit and nut trees like hazelnuts, as well as organic CBD Hemp, popcorn, and more! Support their farm at the West Windsor Farmers Market every Saturday, and sign up for their newsletter at NorthSlopeFarm.com to learn about more special events and opportunities to support them!
Ort Farms
Ort Farms
Ort Farms is dedicated to delivering high-quality products and services that are both convenient and affordable. As a family-owned business with a long-standing reputation, they aim to exceed customer expectations in both quality and service.
Founded in 1916 by the Ort family, the farm has been in operation for over a century, building on a legacy that began with William Ort in the mid-1800s. The current management includes Harvey Ort Jr., Harvey Ort Sr., and John Ort, with multiple generations actively involved. The family’s deep-rooted farming tradition continues, with many members contributing to the farm in various capacities. The Ort family takes pride in their work and enjoys sharing the farm’s offerings with their customers, reflecting their commitment to both their heritage and community.
Ramblin Sol Farm
Ramblin Sol Farm
Ramblin Sol Farm is a certified organic specialty crop farm in Cream Ridge, NJ, growing over 50 types of veggies and fruits! Farmers Hannah and Joe offer their produce at the Brick Farmers Market on Saturdays, through a CSA program (pick ups at their farm, Forked River, Toms River, or the Brick Farmers’ Market), and welcome private tours of their farm! Contact them for more information on tours, CSA sign ups, and more! And as they say, “Don’t Buy Food from Strangers!
Riamede Farm
Riamede Farm
Riamede Farm is the oldest pick-your-own apple orchard in NJ – and has been open to the public since 1974! Riamede Farm offers PYO apples, pumpkins, sunflowers, and seasonal vegetables, as well as a great selection of farm-fresh and artisanal items in their fully-stocked farm store in Chester, NJ. Support this historic farm by following them on social media and visiting their farm this season in Chester. On Wednesday afternoons in September and October is “Apple Club”, where you can taste and discuss apples that are ripe that week, talk about what’s happening at the farm, and tour the orchard. For more information, including PYO hours & availability, visit their website.
Richfield Farms
Richfield Farm
Richfield Farms and Garden Center is a 107 year old family farm, nursery, & garden center in Clifton, NJ. They are open daily, year-round ready to help guests with all of your specialty crop & horticultural needs! Support this specialty crop landmark farm by following them on social media and visiting their convenient location at 1139 Van Houten Ave Clifton, NJ 07013 – right off I-80, RT3, NJ-21, GSP, & US-4. Check out their website at RichfieldFarms.com for more information.
Ubuntu Permaculture Mission Inc.
Ubuntu Permaculture Mission Inc.
At Ubuntu Permaculture Mission Inc., they work tirelessly to improve the well-being of both urban and rural communities through a blend of permaculture education, green job creation, and ecotourism. What really stands out is their commitment to expanding market access and fostering collaboration among organic farmers.
Their dedication to promoting sustainable lifestyles is evident in everything they do. They’re deeply rooted in core values like stewardship of the earth, care for people, fair share, and integrity. It’s clear that they approach every endeavor with a strong sense of respect and commitment to holistic growth. Ubuntu Permaculture Mission Inc. isn’t just about farming; it’s about cultivating a better world for everyone through their steadfast dedication to community and sustainability.
Wild Ridge Plants
Wild Ridge Plants
Wild Ridge Plants is a family-owned native plant nursery in Alpha, New Jersey, dedicated to growing and preserving ecologically beneficial species. They specialize in native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs – many of which are edible, medicinal, and fruit- & nut-bearing. With a strong focus on regenerative agriculture and conservation, they cultivate plants that support local ecosystems, pollinators, and wildlife while promoting biodiversity. They also share their expertise through their book, Wild Plant Culture: A Guide to Restoring Edible and Medicinal Plants and through education and consulting services Wild Ridge Plants empowers communities, gardeners, landscapers, and conservationists to incorporate native species into their landscapes, fostering a resilient and thriving natural world.
Woodsedge Tree Farm
Woodsedge Tree Farm
Nestled in the scenic Skylands of Warren County, New Jersey, Woodsedge Tree Farm is a family-owned honey producer with over 40 years of beekeeping experience. They offer pure, local wildflower honey harvested from healthy, sustainable hives. Their honey has earned accolades, including many ribbons at the NJ Beekeepers Association state and chapter contests. In addition to honey, Woodsedge Honey produces beeswax candles and soap, crafted from their own hives. These products are available for purchase during the Christmas tree season and by appointment throughout the year. You can place orders via phone or text, with jars ready for pickup outside their Honey House!
