Organic Farms In New Jersey

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become increasingly popular in New Jersey and involves a commitment by a community of people near a local farm in pledging their support to a local farm operation so that the farmland becomes, either legally or spiritually, the community's farm. Growers and consumers provide mutual support and both reap the benefits of local food production.

Organic Farms in North Jersey

Asbury Village Farm Route 643 Main Street Asbury, NJ 908-537-2846 Has 12 organic acres of farmed produce certified by the Northeast Organic Farming Association. They have a certified organic retail market and offer shares in Community Supported Agriculture (CSA).

Flatbrook Farm 2 Degroat Road Montague, NJ 08727 973-948-2554 A fully organic working farm offering free-range, grass-fed turkeys, chickens, eggs, and naturally raised beef. Certified by the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA)

Old Hook Farm 650 Old Hook Rd Emerson, NJ 07630 201-265-4835 They have certified organic fields producing over 150 varieties of vegetables during the growing season, a natural food market open year round, and greenhouses that are stocked with organic environmentally friendly lawn and garden products.

Upper Meadows Farm 12 Pollara Lane Montague, NJ 07827 (973- 293-817 An organic farm on 153 acres, raising pasture based pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits, chickens, turkeys, cattle, and over 200 varieties of vegetables.They also have 12 acres of CSA agriculture.They sell on-farm on Thursdays, from 4 to 7 p.m. or by appointment.

Organic Farms in Central Jersey

Cherry Grove Farm 3200 Lawrenceville Road (Rte. 206) Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648 (609) 219-0053 A a certified organic 400-acre diversified farm with grass fed cattle and lambs live and graze in an open environment. Also has pastured pigs and free-range chickens. Their market sells many organic products including beef, pork, chicken,eggs, cheese, milk, Italian mozzarella, and more. They raise Tamworth pigs, a "heritage breed" that factory farms have shunned making them nearly extinct. Tamworths offer many benefits to small grass-based farmers and eaters alike. They are excellent grazers and produce tender pork of exceptional flavor. Bring the kids and join them in the barn for milking at 4 pm each day.

Earth Friendly Organic Farm and B&B 17 Old Noah Hunt Road Clarksbug, NJ 08510 609-259-9744 U-Pickers visit non-stop throughout the summer months for blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and garden vegetables. An 8 acre farm with a Bed and Breakfast and over six hundred blueberry bushes surrounding the property..

Griggstown Quail Farm and Market 986 Canal Rd. Princeton, NJ 08540 (Enter on Bunker Hill Rd) 908 359-5218 Has over 75 acres of land and raises over 35,000 pheasants, 70,000 quail, 150,000 chickens and, when in season, Mallard and Muscovy ducks, turkeys, and partridge. All the birds are free-range and all natural. Griggstown is a good example of sustainable farm management. Griggstown now offers CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) providing families with a weekly supply of naturally grown vegetables and herbs. They also sell meat and sweet pies and have a retail market and accept orders over their web site.

Roosevelt Organic CSA 10 Nurko Road Roosevelt, New Jersey 08555 rooseveltcsa@aol.com The Roosevelt Organic CSA is a community based farm. During a 20+ week growing season, they offer a wide variety of fresh vegetables to their members, includinmg radishes, eggplant, tomatoes, greens, melons, cut your own flowers and much more, Shareholders experience the changing season each week in their harvest pick-up. They offer family sized  and single shares with a once weekly pick-up of each weeks harvested vegetables.

Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road Princeton, NJ 08540 609-924-2310 They have eight acres set aside for organic produce with Certification by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture. The produce includes organic lettuces, tomatoes, herbs, potatoes, peppers, broccoli, cauliflower. radishes, tomatillos, cabbage and brussel sprouts.

Organic Farms in South Jersey

DanLynn Farms 145 Perkintown Road Pedricktown, NJ 08067 856-299-6665 A NOFA Certified Organic Farm for vegetables with a self-serve farm stand, from 9am - 8pm, or twilight, starting the first Saturday in May and ending the last Saturday before Thanksgiving.

Emery's Organic Blueberry Farm 346 Long Swamp Rd. New Egypt, NJ 08533 609-758-8514 Their 60 acre farm, located ten minutes from Great Adventure, is heavily dedicated to growing Certified Organic Blueberries that can be purchased at their on-site farm market and U-pick it in the fields. They also have pumpkin picking and sell a variety of jams and pies and are open 7 days a week, 9-6pm, April 4th - Dec 24th

Good Tree Farm of New Egypt 82 Jacobstown Rd. New Egypt NJ USA 08533 609-672-2080 Over 55 acres with two forested areas and a stream that divides the farm into two nearly equal halves growing organically cultivated field crops and a permanent pasture for sheep and goats. They also support Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs and community activities (such as festivals, sports meets, educational agri-tourism activities and workshops) There are an additional 4 acres dedicated to picnic, camping, volleyball and group activities for those who register to become farm members and pay the farm services & access fee.

Honey Brook Organic Farm 260 Wargo Road Pennington NJ 08534 609-737-8899 One of the oldest operating vegetable organic farms in New Jersey, and the oldest certified organic Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program in the state. They also have pick your own crops including: strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, snap peas, cherry, currant, grape and plum tomatoes, flowers, snap beans, edamame soybeans, okra, hot peppers, herbs and tomatillos.

JAH’S Creation Organic Farm Egg Harbor Township, NJ 609 272-9538 They offer Jersey fresh organic produce for sale throughout the growing season. The produce is grown on 12 certified organic acres of land. CSA members receive a ½ bushel box of locally grown organic vegetables, herbs, and melon delivered to their door each week for 24 weeks.

Muth Farm 1639 Pitman Downer Road Williamstown, NJ 856-582-0363 They offer a CSA program that provides a weekly supply of locally-grown, organic produce at a reasonable price. The program runs for sixteen weeks. Come to the farm once a week during the season and fill your own basket with a variety of fresh produce.