Summertime is great to venture away from home and explore ALL the western/central NJ farms and find…read moresomething to about each one. I tagged a handful of farms to visit to buy different produce and meats and what ever else folks offered and this place did not disappoint. We had an hour before heading down @Cabbagethrowfarm as they open at 2 pm so, we stopped @countryfreshfarm to meet Sheri and the hard working staff filling vegetable bins, washing buckets, re-arranging merchandise and making sure the products were ready for the Friday afternoon customers. The free parking lot adjoins the property and beyond there are a myriad of merchandise strewn along the outside of the building to buy from wooden benches, Cowboy boot bird houses, garden carts, flag holders, plants and a separate shed/room full of decorative indoor/outdoor plaques, signs, trays, pictures of Highland cows (my fave) and candles, country kitschy items for every personal style. Everyone was helpful, engaging, shared some info about where certain items were sourced and how they came about selling their items. I purchased a loaf of Amish cheese bread (I'll review that later), some sweet corn, tomatoes and the succulent cantaloupe that I cut up that night and absolutely sweet and ripe. (No comparison to the methane sprayed supermarket melons which are hard and never ripen to their potential sweetness!) There is a play area for the children plus a corn table to occupy them. As the weather gets cooler, we'll return to see what FALL weather offers us.

So disappointing, I was sent over to this business last year at this time via my landscape…read morecontractor. I asked for 2 yards of mulch and told the woman who had sent me. What a ROTTEN FACE I got from her when she heard the name. This should have been my warning to turn around and walk away. I continued with my request for material, and that I wanted a call prior to delivery so that I could be at the house, gave my information and left. I never got a call, my check got cashed and multiple phone calls went unanswered, and I never got the material that I paid for. All I can say is that the customer service is deplorable. They must have needed my $53.00 really badly, just such bad business practice.

Right off the side of the road! Parking close to the front…read moredoor! There was such a huge display of gourds and Halloween pumpkins! I pulled right in and found the perfect pumpkin ! As I entered the shop, I noticed some fresh apple cider and freshly made pies (as well as fruit, fruits and vegetables, and preserves.) I got some apple cider and a peach pie to go!! The staff was very, very delightful engaging. Very welcoming. I enjoy drinking my ice cold apple cider whilst driving home. Very delicious and refreshing. I would definitely come back! Very grateful to all that kind people who made such wonderful displays and all the wonderful people that brought these goods for the benefit of all.

I've passed by this cute flower/plant/farmer's stand over the years so our stop today was a long…read moretime coming. After checking out the plants and garden items outdoors, we decided to go inside to look at the produce and merchandise located in the shop. My husband loves cherries, and I thought we might purchase one of the two remaining pints that was all they had. Unfortunately I saw that several cherries were moldy on the top of both pints. I pointed it out to the lady working there, who said that she just sorted them that morning and didn't notice any problems. I then walked over to the tomatoes, a favorite of mine, and picked up several which was also moldy on the stems!! Obviously they are still trying to sell older fruits and vegetables and didn't have the turnover when fresh. The only thing I knew couldn't spoil was the flavored honey sticks, and I purchased three for a dollar. Quite a disappointment and we won't visit them again.

This was a great experience coming here. Great food, awesome prices, fun people. The kielbasa was…read moreamazing. But I'll be going back for more food. If you get the chance, I'd suggest you visit this Amish market

This is an amazing Amish market. It is 5 minutes from my sister's house. As soon as you walk in you…read moreare greeted with the pleasant smell of fresh pretzels and freshly baked doughnuts! All the food and products are from the Amish people. Everyone is so friendly and the service is fast and efficient. My mom ordered a strawberry milkshake. She said it was one of the best milkshakes she ever had. They put a bunch of fresh strawberries inside and she said it wasn't too sweet but just perfect. My husband ordered a cookies and cream milkshake. He also said it was made really well and was not too sweet. Just a clean creamy cookie flavor. Of course we had to try the doughnuts. I ordered an apple and a chocolate with sprinkles. The apple was really good! It was freshly baked, and the filling was delicious and had a nice cinnamon flavor. The chocolate was also very good! They are big donuts too! 2 for $5. Now to the delicious soft pretzels! They are freshly baked, soft, buttery, and delicious!!! You can also get them in garlic, cinnamon, and sour cream and onion. They have pretzel dogs too. Fresh fudge anyone? They have a large variety of fudge treats. They have fresh meats, jewelry, furniture, and other items for sale as well. I wished we had more time to explore and try more things. They are only open on Thursdays and Saturdays until 3:00 PM.

We came for some turkey sausage and snagged the last package! Yay! They have turkey parts (think…read morethings like the neck-great for making soup stock), turkey breasts, hamburger patties, dairy items, fresh produce, fresh baked breads and pie! The store is well laid out, clean and sunny. The people we interacted with were quite nice. They have a good size parking area in front. Prices are higher than grocery stores, but supporting local farmers is 100% worth a few extra bucks. Check them out.

It wouldn't be Thanksgiving for our family without Ashley Farms! I have been purchasing my…read moreThanksgiving turkeys from this wonderful farm for over 20 years! And the mixed berry pie??? Don't leave the shop without one! Thank you Ashley Farms for being part of our tradition!

Christmas magic! This was our first time attending this event, and my family had a wonderful time…read more We beat the crowds by going on Friday during the day. However, I'm sure that the nighttime would be delightful. The goods for sale are top quality. Not the junk that you'll find at some fairs. We purchased some items that will become treasured heirlooms. We also had some delicious German food, that was actually reasonably priced. Definitely check out the German food tent. This is a lovely holiday experience. I highly recommend.

Finally made it back to the German Christmas Market since it moved to the Sussex County Fairgrounds…read morefrom Lake Mohawk. So much to see, buy, & sample and lots of photo ops too. Eleven different food trucks & a biergarten with hot food from Hayek's Market. A carousel & petting zoo as well. LOTS of fun for families. Unfortunately, I liked it sooooo much better at Lake Mohawk. At Lake Mohawk, there was scenery, MORE Christmas ornaments instead of run-of-the-mill, year round crafts, Santa was nicer, and lastly, Krampus was there. This German Christmas Market 2.0 just seemed like a money grab to me.

Great place to bring the kids for ice cream and checking out the petting zoo. For the younger tikes…read morethey have a playground and small animals to pet. For mom and Grandparents they have a hand washer outside and inside they have take home cheeses, unique yogurt including non-pasteurized. They also have meats. Fun Fun Fun even when it is hot outside because the animals have shade and so do the visitors.

This is a local farm in Easton. They have some produce, meats, imported oils from Italy, dairy…read moreproducts from their own farm, and ice cream. I had peach ice cream and it was creamy and not sweet. They have animals outside usually but I went on a rainy day so they weren't there. There's also a playground for kids.

The workers were very friendly and I found the perfect little tree. I hope that last little tree…read morefinds a home!

We've done the CSA program with RH Farms and every year it's well worth it. You get fresh local…read moreproduce and eggs all growing season long. Plus they are always so friendly and helpful when they have something you haven't tried before and will often say how they prepare it at home. Can't recommend them enough for a family owned local farm.

You simply must visit Windy Brow farms. Unique ice-cream flavors, best-bread-ever bakery. All…read moremanner of tasty pastries, country store delicacies and local produce. Beautiful park like atmostphere.

I've left a 5 star review for Windy Brow's coffee and farm store, but would like to leave another 5…read morestar for their wood fired pizza and ice cream!!!! It was such a beautiful night, my parents and I came and we each got our own pizza. Pizza came out in maybe 15 minutes, we sat and waited and just chilled. It was a beautiful night. I am so appreciative that Windy Brow has a vegan cheese option, so I could be included! I got the Margherita pizza and subbed vegan cheese. The crust and dough were incredible - so fluffy, perfectly crispy, amazing thick crust. The vegan cheese was also great, and the sauce too. Just a perfect pizza. My dad got a regular Margherita and loved it, and my mom got the fungi pizza with mushrooms and was raving about it. My boyfriend got the pig and fig and (of course) loved it as well. We all raved to each other about how amazing everything was. For a farm to do something like this when they don't need to, shows that they love what they do! You can really feel the love in the pizza. We then got ice cream after since the ice cream stand was still open. I got the vegan dark chocolate sea salt (literally incredible, perfect consistency, I love hard ice cream so this was amazing), my boyfriend got Madagascar vanilla and said it was a perfect classic vanilla, my dad said the cherry vanilla was the best he's ever had, and my mom who doesn't love ice cream got the lemon blueberry butter cake and was raving about it. Phenomenal job!!!!! So appreciative to live near a spot like this. Blessings!

Hunterdon Land Trust Farmer's Market is a small farmer's market located on Dvoor Farm in Raritan…read moreTownship. The market provides shoppers with the opportunity to browse locally grown produce, plants, honey, breads, soap, cheese, baked goods, and crafts (hand-knitted items from alpaca wool and beautifully hand made wood desks, bird houses, etc.) They feature live music and a variety of seminars each week, so check the rotating schedule on the market's website: http://hunterdonlandtrust.org/farmers-market/ I visited this farmer's market primarily to buy plants from the Toadshade Farm kiosk, which did not disappoint. There is an emphasis on locally grown plants and the man who sold them to me took time and care to explain each plant to me - where it should go in the garden, the care required, how it was cultivated, etc. Many of the food vendors also had samples to try. The cheese vendors were wonderful. The breads were also VERY creative (duck fat focaccia... sign me up!) Although some vendors took credit cards, others were cash/check only so I would recommend that you bring some cash with you and smaller bills. For those of us who are in northern NJ, it is an easier ride now that the summer is over. It is also a pretty ride and worth supporting our local growers.

Overall excellent vendors . A little more variety of local farmers would be great . Very happy with…read morethe offerings particularly vegetables . There is also a excellent knife sharpener here that brought back all my dull knives !

I have been picking at Bonacorsi Family Farm for many years now. They are hands-down the…read morefriendliest, most knowledgable, and caring family of farmers in the entire county. Their apples, peaches, strawberries, and blueberries are THE BEST I have ever eaten. The flavors are incredible, the fruit lasts long when stored right, and you'll never want to go back to the supermarket! Every time I bring their fruit (or bake something with their fruit) to a party, it is always the highlight of the dessert table! Picking here is always so much fun & has the tastiest fruit as reward; I never do U-Pick anywhere else!! Always check their facebook for all their latest updates -- checking ahead has never led me astray! TLDR: No better strawberries, apples, peaches, and more in the entire county!!

The asparagus that I recently bought was the best I've ever had !! I returned for another bunch…read moreand will be back for more !!