Farming Practices

In 2007 the Lima Family purchased 206 acres of land in Hillsborough, NJ. Their passion for people and the environment quickly grew into a mission to feed the local community with sustainable, delicious foods. They are now known best for their kid-friendly farm, affectionate animals, knowledgeable staff, pastured pork, fresh chickens, free-range eggs & 100% grass-fed beef.

Lucas & Elise Haring are 4th generations farmers raising pasture-raised & non G.M.O soy free livestock. Previously a dairy and crop farm, they now raise animals in the lush grass and sunshine while working to regenerate the land. From birth to harvest they have full control of the health of their animals and knowledge about everything that goes into the food they produce for their community.

Buck Wild Bison is a NJ family business founded to provide the highest quality bison meat. Shane and Brian Robbins have a passion for the iconic American bison (buffalo), and want to contribute in the the revitalization of this near-extinct mammal. They are also enticed about the impact bison have on local ecosystems and the superior nutritional value provided by its meat.

Natures Own Farm is located in Columbus, NJ. They believe in the idea that a farm is one complex, living organism; too important to compromise with conventional practice. They raise grass fed beef, pastured pork, & poultry for meat retail, as well as young livestock for new small farmers.

The team at Ironbound Farm raises vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, and livestock using regenerative farming practices. Located in the New Jersey Highlands, this 108-acre transitional organic farm is also home to Ironbound Hard Cider, the Cider Garden, and an extensive orchard of heritage cider apples.

Nina & Jonathon White founded Bobolink Dairy & Bakehouse in 2002 on the conviction that delicious food can be produced in harmony with nature. The dedicated workmanship of their artisan bakers, cheese makers, charcutiers, & farm assistants make them able to create and market foods that reflect their historic context.

Owned and operated by Jon & Robin McConaughy since 2004. They started the farm when they realized the demand for healthy, local foods. Now with an on farm market and restaurant, these three entities rely on each other to create a full-circle model of responsible and sustainable food creation & consumption.

Having backgrounds in natural foods and farming, Blue Moon Acres owners Jim and Kathy Lyons set out to pursue a healthier & more sustainable form of agriculture. Farmer Juan and the team at Blue Moon grow organic rice, microgreens, salad mix, & other seasonal veg that, because of their practices, has become naturally disease-resistant, better-tasting, and more nutrient-dense.

Glenn Brewer has been working with bees on his farm in Locktown, NJ for over 20 years. Currently he cares for over fifty hives throughout Hunterdon County. He and his wife, Barbara, also produce pure beeswax candles and products. Mr. Brewer is happy to be doing his part to protect this important pollinator in Hunterdon County!

Charles and Lucia Huebner established Beechtree Farm in 1986. They raise cattle and sheep and sell their pastured meat locally. Advocates for regenerative agriculture, they are active on the Mercer County Board of Agriculture and the Northeast Organic Farming Association. 

Previously known as Honey Brook Organic Farm, James Kinsel and his wife Sherry Dudas now grow certified organic fruits for pick-your-own and wholesale sales. Chesterfield Organic Orchards will continue to offer asparagus, chestnuts and pick-your-own (pyo) fruit crops in bucolic Chesterfield NJ, near Cream Ridge, Allentown, NJ & Bordentown, NJ.

Closter Farm, an USDA organic farm in Closter, NJ believes that the healthiest, best tasting, most beautiful vegetables and livestock are grown when they are a symbiotic product of whole farm health. Every action taken is focused on fostering a diverse, resilient, verdant ecosystem whose natural byproduct is intense soil fertility and natural pest resistance.

Morganics Family Farm, operated by Scott and Alison Morgan, was born from a desire to breach the final frontier of local organic production in the Northeast United States. Thereby taking part in the revitalization of the local grain shed. Their top crops are organic oats, wheat, and garbanzo beans.

Tony and Andrea share the dream of growing beautiful produce year round for themselves and their community. Martenette's goals are to help reconnect people to locally grown quality food while minimizing environmental impact. They are certified organic and grow keeping in mind both the nutritional health of the consumer and their soil.

Organic Professor at Rutgers University and new farmer Dr. Joseph Heckman produces grass fed beef, pasture raised eggs, and grass hay. Part of their farm is certified USDA organic but he abides by organic practices on the entirety of his family's 53 acres.

Red Hill is an eighth-generation Masser family farm located in Pitman, PA. The newer generations, having been concerned with the health & environmental impacts of their conventional food production, are now transitioning the farm to be more regenerative and in sync with nature. They offer grass fed beef, pastured poultry & eggs, organic potatoes, and a variety of non G.M.O grains.

Since 2010 Brian and Courtney have raised pasture raised water buffalo on a 62-acre River Friendly Certified farm in Asbury, NJ and situated across the street from the Musconetcong River. They produce milk, meat products, & artisan cheeses.

Farmes John and Steph, with a shared dream, started Rolling Hills in 2014. Since then they have built amazing relationships with the goal to provide their community with the freshest most high quality produce they've ever seen and tasted. They are USDA certified organic and grow a variety of seasonal vegetables including their well known year long greens.

Solebury Orchards is situated in Central Bucks County in South Eastern Pennsylvania. The farm covers about 80 acres and grows a range of orchard fruits and berries. The main crops are Apples, Peaches, and Blueberries, with smaller acreage of Pears, Plums, Apricots, Cherries, & Blackberries. They follow an Integrated Pest Management system to manage their offerings.

Spring Run Dairy & Creamery are owned & operated by Daniel Lyness on the Lyness Family Farm. The Farm consists of 123 preserved acres in beautiful Pittstown, NJ. They are committed to upholding the highest standards of animal care and sustainable farming to ensure the farm is thriving for future generations.

Stryker Farm is a family farm in Saylorsburg, PA run by Farmer Nolan Thevenet. Their farm raises pastured livestock (hogs, sheep, cows) and acts as a cooperative working with other small local PA family farms also practicing sustainable agriculture.

Sweet Sourland Farms is family owned and operated since 1955. They make maple syrup from our woodlot and have a small flock of Barbados blackbelly sheep. They have a long & abiding commitment to sustainable agriculture, and use renewable energy to power their homestead.

Hazelman Farms started in 2014 in West Milford, NJ. Owner and computer programmer Rocky Hazelman looked to spend more time outdoors & increase fresh food production for his growing family and the surrounding community. Now they pasture raise about 1,700 chickens for eggs and grow some seasonal fruits and veggies.

Mike's Blueberries is a small family owned farm that was established in 2017. They grow a wide assortment of Organic Blueberry varieties in Pemberton, NJ.

Polnasek Poultry Farm is a small poultry farm run by the Polnasek family in Hillsborough, NJ. They raise pastured / free range chickens, ducks, and geese, mainly for eggs, but also offer whole meat birds for their community.

Lindsay Napolitano & Johann Rinkens are farmers, ecologists, designers and herbalists. They operate this beautiful certified organic farm outside of Frenchtown, New Jersey which grows fruit, herbs, and wild edibles within a forest garden design. Their mission is to create the highest quality products crafted with their organic ingredients.

A venture started by Rachel & David Sickler in 2019. What was once a milking parlor is now a farm store where you can find their pastured beef, pork, and eggs. Every animal implemented serves a purpose to regenerate their land while producing the healthiest, highest quality livestock as naturally possible.