Barnyard Buddies Club Membership

on June 8, 2022

Become a 2022 Barnyard Buddies Club Member

Summertime brings warm weather, barbecues, Jersey Fresh produce, and the return of our signature Barnyard Buddies kid’s program! Barnyard Buddies is every Friday, mid-June through Labor Day, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Each of our 12 sessions is $10 per participant (only kids pay, not parents) and is appropriate for ages 2 & up.

We know a lot of our kids join us for multiple sessions throughout the summer which is why we’ve decided to offer a Barnyard Buddies Club Membership. For only $129.99, a Barnyard Buddies Club Membership includes:

12 weeks of Barnyard Buddies program admission ($120 value)
A “Barnyard Buddies Kid” t-shirt ($12 value)
Your choice of a plush Barnyard Buddies stuffed animal from our farm market ($10 value)
A Season Pass to the farm to use all season long ($40 value)
$10 off additional 2022 Season Passes ($10 value, each)

Purchase Your BYB Membership!

2022 Themes:

June 17th – Farmer’s Choice
June 24th – Cows
July 1st – Pigs
July 8th – Goats
July 15th – Horses & Donkeys
July 22nd – Sheep
July 29th – Chickens & Eggs
August 5th – Bugs & Bees
August 12th – Corn
August 19th – Fruit
August 26th – Flowers & Seeds
September 2nd – Tractors

Join the I Love CSA Challenge

on February 9, 2022

Announcing our ‘I Love CSA Challenge’

For a chance to win a $250 Visa gift card -or- a free CSA share!

If you’re like our staff here at the farm, you’re looking forward to spring and loving the thoughts of:

Fresh, local food
Eating healthy
The feeling of community
Consistent quality & value
Quick, convenient pick-up
New recipes & guidance on cooking
Knowing exactly where your food comes from

That’s exactly what CSA is all about…and we want to share all those wonderful values with you, your family, and your friends!

Join the 'I Heart CSA Challenge' Now!

Our challenge is easy…

What folks do you know that would enjoy the fresh, healthy produce received in a CSA share? Or knowing their food will be harvested fresh for them each week by local farmers they can trust. Who do you know that would enjoy getting new recipes & produce cooking/storage tips each week?

Simply share the contact info of a few folks you think might enjoy CSA (yes, we are asking for potential new CSA member referrals). We’ll contact them with CSA Program info & an incentive to join. We won’t overdo it with sending lots of emails, & we promise to never share contact info with anyone!

What you’ll win…

You’ll receive a chance to win a $250 gift card or CSA share (size of your choice!) for each referral you give. And each person referred to us will be given a chance to win, too!

We will randomly choose 2 ‘I Love CSA Challege’ winners who will be notified on Valentine’s Day … one REFERER and one REFERENCE!

This challenge is for EVERYONE! You don’t have to be a CSA member to join. And if you are a CSA member that has already paid for your CSA share, we’ll give you a complete refund if you are one of our lucky winners!

Need more CSA Program info? Get it HERE!

Join the 'I Heart CSA Challenge' Now!

Celebrating 20 Years of Spookley

on September 15, 2021

No fall is complete without a corn maze experience and we’ve curated an extra special one this season to celebrate the 20^th anniversary of the story of Spookley the Square Pumpkin! The story of Spookley is one that is especially relevant in this day and age – a story of acceptance, kindness, and inclusivity. What started as a creative bedtime story by Joe Troiano has evolved into a tool farms across the country are using to share anti-bullying messaging to their young guests.

This year’s maze design features the beloved square pumpkin surrounded by other farm fixtures. Guests can choose to enjoy either or both phases of the maze. The first phase is shorter and perfect for our guests with limited walking ability. It tells the story of Spookley and how his friends helped him overcome being the only square pumpkin in a school of regular pumpkins. The second phase is nearly five acres with lots of twists and turns guaranteed to keep maze-goers on their toes. There are ten stops along the way where you can answer a question and get a clue as to where to turn next. There’s also fun, interactive games like Farm Scene Investigator (FSI) or Maize-Opoly that you can play as they go through the maze, depending on which location they’re visiting.

The corn mazes at Von Thun’s open for the season this Saturday, September 18^th when the farms open for their Fall Festivals. The corn maze is included with all general admission tickets which also include unlimited hayrides, access to the apple orchard and pumpkin patch, and more than 20 games and attractions suitable for all ages. Tickets can be purchased online to save guests time when they arrive at the farm!

Do you and your family love Spookley? We’ve got lots of Spookley merch available to purchase in our farm market! It makes a great gift for a young kid or for a teacher to add to their classroom!