Riverine Ranch was an accidental find at the Farmers Market on 94th Street and 1st Avenue Sunday…read more They just started selling their meat and cheese here on Sundays. This is a New Jersey Buffalo Ranch that sells at farmers markets. I'm up for trying something new and although I don't eat meat very often I love cheese. I especially love mozzarella and ricotta cheese. This business has both and so much more. I was assisted by a very knowledgeable and friendly man. He told me about other farmers markets where they sell. You can find Riverine at these markets:Union Square- Wed/SatInwood- Saturdays79TH & Columbus-SundaysJackson Heights- Sundays East 94 Street and 1st Avenue Sundays I recommend you bring an ice pack and your cooler! Mozzarella is good on pizza and for me on a toasted bialy!

Welcome to farm country! That's West Jersey, for the 99% of Americans who don't realize there is…read moremore to this state than subdivisions. And this farm uniquely carries water buffalo products. Fresh cheese, freshly cut meat, and you can wander around and gaze at the loving moisture cattle. The retail purchase store itself is quite tiny inside, despite looking big outside - visitors only have access to a cramped space in the front of it. Most of the first floor and all of the second floor - off limits! So get cozy with your neighbors. I got cozy with the cats, at least, but there were like 6 people in there and it felt a little clawstrophobic (see what I did there?) at times. There were too many people to deal with, so she had me rifle through all the meats myself until I finally found a good sirloin. She gave the best to the people before me though. Meat ain't cheap - $12-14 per pound at minimum, up from there for the best cuts. But that's still a bargain compared to the cheese - $10 for what she estimated at 1/3 lb! I can get literally any gourmet cheese from around the world at Wegman's for less. So atmosphere: outside beats inside. Service: the cats were the best part. Food: Delicacy $$. Verdict: I paid a pretty penny to cross this food off my bucket list, but I'm good.

Went here a couple of months back during their Boo Bash weekend festival. We enjoyed a few hours…read morethere to do some pumpkin picking, hay rides, and the rest of the usual activities. They have several food trucks with lots of different choices. They have a nice farmer's market that is nicely decorated and has plenty of items for sale. They have a great selection of pies too. Also, there is an ice cream stand next to the market opened daily, all ice cream is homemade and fresh! Their hot apple cider and cinnamon donut was a great treat! Since finding Ort Farms is not too far from us, we'll be back next year once the crops are back in season.

I found out about Ort Farms from a billboard I saw driving down 17. I wanted to find a farm that…read morehad a pumpkin patch but still had apple picking, and Ort Farms had both - so it was perfect! It was about an hour drive from me, so it wasn't too bad. We came on the last Sunday of September, so the pumpkin patch and hayrides were already open (I believe they open mid-September) but they still had some late varieties of apples. They had some veggies available for picking too - tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants. You just need to purchase a bag and you can use it for both. Admission was about $15 per adult, which you have to purchase online. Kids 3 and under are free. We did the 9:30 time slot but didn't get there until 10, which didn't seem to be an issue. It's definitely best to go early so you can avoid as much of the crowd as possible. We spent almost three hours there and it was crowded by the time we left. The good thing about going in September is that most people don't want to go until October, so you get to avoid that mess. But the bad thing is that it's still probably really hot and if you're picking fruits/veggies in hot weather, it's not the most fun. By the time we were done picking apples and veggies, we were all hot and tired by the time we got to the pumpkin patch. So I'd suggest doing all of your photo ops at the pumpkin patch first and then doing all the manual labor. They have a few food trucks in one area and the apple cider slush was nice and refreshing after picking fruit. They also have a farm store with your usual suspects - pies, apple cider donuts, pre-made salads/sandwiches, etc., but we didn't buy anything. I think I found our new go-to farm. It's nice that you can kill two birds with one stone. I saw they have U-cut Christmas trees in December so I'm interested to see if they're doing any Christmas events - I wouldn't mind making the drive back.

My family and I made a trip to come here. It was a bit far of a drive about 2 hours but we wanted…read moreto check it out. There wasnt any pumpkin left in the field to pick and the apples were not event there on the trees. I would definitely have to say hand down to the cute little store - there was a bakery side and oh my gosh the donuts , the cookies and the Tik Tok famous drink was out of this world. So the 2 hour trip was definitely worth the drive. The service was okay the individuals behind the counter to order the Tik Tok drink had a bit of a attitude when I was asking about questions. Just stay patient. Other then that I would highly recommend coming here and trying a piece of all of there different donuts and cookies are soo soo good. They even had a pumpkin cider donut which I never had before. Don't forget to stop by and check them out.

I took my kids and visiting family here on a Thursday when the kids had no school. I hear it can…read moreget crowded on the weekends, but on Thursday when we arrived a little before noon, it wasn't bad. They had a steady stream of newcomers but not too crowded. It was fairly easy to find though going there, my map told me to go down a treacherous gravel road which I wasn't terribly fond of. They have a moderately sized parking lot and you'll see this large, red barn. That's where you get your goodies (there's often a line) and where their store is. We stopped by for a treat first. They sell ice cream, cider floats, and what is a "TikTok famous" coffee float with donut. We got: Cider ($4) - I didn't actually drink this. I got it for my kid with food allergies. He wanted ice cream but they do not know if the ice cream they use contains eggs or not so we played it safe. My kid thought it was okay but finally finished it later. He typically prefers regular apple juice. Cider float with donut - you have a choice of no donut for $2 less. It's like a root beer float but with cider instead of root beer, black and orange sprinkles around the time of the cup, whipped cream, and a powdered cider donut over it all. I shared this with my daughter. That donut was delicious! Warm, tender, and crisp on the outside. The drink was great! I do wish it came with a spoon because it got difficult finishing the last of it. Warning: if you have one of these, the bees are coming for you. They use some sort of caramel-like sauce to get the sprinkles to stick. Overall, quite good. Maple cider donut ($3): my sister got this and she said it was amazing, but she said she thought $3 was a bit much (the unglazed donuts are $1.25 each). She's vegan, so didn't partake in the float, but she also wasn't going to ask if there's milk in the donut. If you're getting only donuts, they are purchased in the store. They have tables and chairs nearby for you to picnic and enjoy your treats. Going through the gates, there was a table but they were busy with other people so we walked right in. There is no entrance fee, which was nice. You go through the apple orchard first. It seems like most of the apples have been picked through, though there are a lot of developing apples. Some of the nicer ones were way too tall for us; they don't provide ladders. We only managed to find one that looked nice. At the end, there used to be a sunflower field and the corn maze. It's epic but you don't know how formidable until you're past the point of return and realize it's not a kids maze. We were in there for a while! Even met other kids that thought they'd be lost forever. The corn stalks are taller than a human and they're pretty dense so you can't look over or through them. It's a true maze and I was impressed. I wish they would provide a paper maze puzzle of the corn maze because I'm so curious how it is from above. Lots of dead ends. What I can say is don't lose hope. You'll get there! (When we finally found the exit, it was almost like a dream because we had been staring at corn for so long.) In hindsight, it was good we ate something first. Once done, we explored the sunflowers and saw the pumpkin patch. As we headed out, we went to pay for our lone apple and we discovered THE CORN MAZE IS NOT FREE. It's $10 per adult and $5 per kid. They charged us $1 for the single apple. I guess they work on the honor system? I didn't mind much because that maze clearly took planning. Before we left, we visited the store full of baked goodies. I got a few cider donuts, a dumpling, and a piece of crumb cake because they just brought out a fresh tray. Plus a lattice harvest pie. The pies with crumble aren't vegan, but the lattice pies are made of vegetable shortening. Restrooms! They have a row of port-a-potties by the parking lot. They're actually the cleanest ones I've been to before. No sinks but they do have a dispenser of antibacterial hand gel. The openings are a bit large so if your kid needs to use the toilets, hold onto them. Overall, it was quite enjoyable and I definitely think everyone should go through a corn maze of this caliber at least once in their life. The apple pickings were sparse but at least you get delicious floats and donuts! Note: they have gluten free goodies in the store but they are nut based (almond flour). They also had one gluten free-vegan item.

- Friendly staff everywhere, from inside the market place, throughout the picnic areas and food…read moretrucks, and into the U-pick patches - Huge farm with plenty of space to roam, play and pick; fun for the whole family - Lots of activities for the littles: multiple bicycle/cart tracks, rubber duck racing, basketball hoops; etc - Went specifically for peach picking this time (8/9): separate entry for peach patches, must purchase bag/bucket prior to entry, yellow and white peach varieties, most were firm and need time to fully ripen/soften - Visited early this year for strawberry picking (6/15): grounds were wet, soggy and muddy due to rain, plenty of plump, juicy strawberries to go around, ground level so tiny children are able to pick their own

Huge farm, lots to do and would probably be beyond busy on the special occasion, festivity days…read moreduring peak picking times. We ended up visiting this Von Thun location (the other being in South Brunswick) on a super soggy, wet June day just as strawberry picking season was coming to a close and even though the weather wasn't ideal, our family STILL really enjoyed our time here. There were probably only 20-30 other people here at most, but it felt even less considering how large the grounds are here. The lack of folks definitely had to do with the weather as it rained most of the day, but when we arrived the rain had just stopped, so it worked out PERFECTLY. Since it did rain, unfortunately, the farm was a mud slop of a trail and our shoes/sneakers were drenched after picking, but it was great in that there was BARELLLLY anyone here so we had our pick of the farm and didn't have much competition in picking strawberries. Even though the conditions weren't ideal, we picked a massssssive, overflowing bucket of super beautiful and fresh strawberries along with some raspberries too. A lot of strawberries were beat up, but once we got deeper into the strawberry area, we found tons of perfect strawberries. The farm does not allow for eating while picking, but we couldn't help but try a few of the strawberries because they were soooo fresh. AND, we observed plenty of other folks doing the same, so we definitely weren't the only ones. There was also a huge play area too on the farm that we can imagine that if it were busy would be pretty chaotic. Overall, this is a greaaat, greaat farm for picking and we hope to be back on a nice day where we can experience the full offerings of the farm.

We had so much fun meeting and loving all the animals here. That's the first time I've ever bottle…read morefed a baby goat and it won't be my last. We are really excited to go back, especially for the goat hiking! I wasn't expecting to see camels but was pleasantly surprised as Godiva extended her little velvet nose for a kiss. Thank you to all the hard workers that keep this place going and give these animals a comfortable, loving place to call home. This was a "Girls Day", one of many, but this was one of our favorites for sure!! Please go visit if you love animals!

I had a terrific experience taking a tour with Natalie on a beautiful spring evening. Rose Bridge…read moreFarm is a special place to spend some time learning about the animals that are fortunate to live there - some of which have been rescued from not so great situations. From giving a snack to Buddy the friendly vocal sheep, to bottle feeding the adorable baby goats, my visit to Rose Bridge Farm was a great escape from the noise and commotion going on in the outside world. It is well worth making a reservation on the website to visit. There are also special activities to sign up for ranging from making a succulent "wall" to hiking with the lovely hiking goats in Wissahickon Park. Some yoga with the baby goats also sounds like a real treat and challenge to try one day.

I was in the area for a meeting and did a search of farms and stumbled upon Greenbriar Farmstand…read more I was greeted by Scott and was given a run down of the farm and what the sell at their farm store. Lots of items packed in the stand. Fresh produce, baked goods, homegrown grass fed beef and dairy. Most of the items are straight from this farm while some are sourced from other local farms. I came away with steaks, burgers, hot dogs, heirloom tomatoes, valley shepherd yogurt, Lioni mozzarella and some granola. Great spot with reasonable prices. I'll definitely return soon.

A private small farm run by a nice local couple who offers fresh baked goods…read more The also offer personalized service which the larger farms are unable to provide. So check it out.

The Farm in Harmony is absolutely amazing!! The corn maze is by far the best I have ever been to,…read morethe trails through the maze are clean, and easily visible and there are no corn stumps in the trail to trip over. The farm shop is so cute also!! I recently was able to host a birthday party there for my 7year old, and it was perfect!! All the kids really had a great time in the maze, apple launch, and playing in the hay bale maze and flying the plane!! Giulia, the owner is such a sweetheart and so incredibly kind. I truly appreciate her being bale to host the party!! It truly is a great place to bring the kids or adults of any age. Its a hidden gem in Warren County!!

From the owner: Explore this military themed Corn Maze of the Purple Heart. The Corn Maze includes a mini maze for…read morelittle ones and the main maze. Each maze has numbered stations that help you both navigate as well as learn about military awards and some of their recipients. Visitors receive free punch cards and for each completed card returned the farm donates $1 to the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

Hidden Brook Ranch Alpacas is fun and educational for all ages!…read more Best to make reservations ahead of time. In addition, you'll need to sign a waiver in order for your reservation to be completed. Costs: $25 - Alpaca Experience and Guided Walk (60 mins.) $15- Meet and Greet Alpacas (30 mins.) At the farm ,you'll see a couple of tall Llamas standing guard in addition to the alpacas. : D Gary was the owner and guide tour. Unlike visiting other alpaca farms, Gary put an educational spin on our visit. Gary shared about the shearing and the different grades of alpaca yarns, which of course would go along with the yarn costs. A small group of us led the alpacas by leashes. Of course, each alpaca has its own personality. Just like people.. LOL.... My bf's alpaca "St. Nick" (who was born on Christmas) had the sweetest disposition. My alpaca "Wally "had its moments". Wally wanted to stop a lot and just graze. After we finished tour, everyone went over to a table where handwashing implements were available. A cute gift shop is available with beautiful alpaca related items and even duck eggs! A small parking lot is available. A very clean port-a john is available for customers.

My husband and I drove to this lovely part of Warren County and met alpacas and llamas, learned…read moreabout them, had many questions answered about their care, learned how to feed them, and took Jack the llama for a walk on a halter. The Gen-X age dude who owns the ranch is super chill and friendly. At the end of our tour he showed us the yarn and hand-knitted items made from their very own alpacas and llamas.

Blew away my expectations. They were so well organized and the people on the farm were so friendly…read more Would absolutely book your visit asap.

What an amazing and unique experience! The tour starts off with some fun facts, then goes into…read morefeeding/petting. If you buy the walking tickets, you get to walk alongside the alpacas and feed them. I highly recommend paying extra for the walking! The staff is genuinely so friendly and so knowledgeable. Pro tip: the alpacas are more active in the morning because they're waiting for guests to feed them. By the afternoon they're pretty tuckered out from all the feeding. So if you're scared to feed them, the staff suggested booking afternoon tickets. Definitely a great and unique experience!

Iron Bound is consistently a good experience. Over the years this farm has evolved into a culinary…read moredestination with ingredients as local as it gets. The meats on the menu are from the farm! The uniqueness of the cider is the highlight of the meal that is already exceptional. It's also a place you can feel good about supporting. The mission of Iron Bound since its founding has been to be good stewards of the land and good humans all around. The energy here is as immaculate as the food. If you are coming from a distance pack a cooler with ice to take home the home grown meats. The breakfast sausage is our favorite!

The food is farm-to-table table. There is also a mini-market where you can purchase the very same…read morefresh produce and ciders you can order. The outside seating areas are gorgeous. They also have covered outside seating with a bar. For the area and Th freshness, its somewhat on the level of a Whole Foods pricing schema, but as it is a farming collective, the farms receive more of a share of the proceeds.