In August, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) gave a hand to one of our local Farms & Orchards (258 Ellisdale Rd, Chesterfield, NJ 08515) by harvesting the fruits. GPA members worked and collected charity donations to give back to our community.
118 Acres in Chesterfield, NJ – Certified Organic
This remarkable 118-acre property is a working certified organic farm that is rarely found in today’s world. The original house, built in 1710 with a 1760 addition, boasts several original features such as a walk-in fireplace and wide plank floors.
Outbuildings abound, including a garage, workshops, storage, and a market area. The property also features numerous greenhouses, two acres of multi-bay Haygrove tunnels, numerous specimens of mature nut and fruit trees plus peach, apple, asparagus, strawberries, figs, plums, and persimmon.
The property is in farmland preservation and includes the right to build another house (1 RDSO). With two streams, two ponds, wooded acres, and tillable acres, the property is surrounded by other preserved farms, ensuring peace and privacy for generations.
The property is equidistant between the historic villages of Crosswicks and Allentown and has a loyal customer base and wholesale clients with plenty of room for growth. The land is also well-suited for a winery, brewery, or horse estate, and special events are in the process of approval. Bonus- Short drive to major highways- I-195, I -295, NJTP for access to major markets.
GPA Volunteers (8/23, 8:30-11:30am, 3 hrs): Zichen Ling, Vivien Yang, Henderson Han, Jennie Han, Yiheng Wang, Xiying Deng, Leran Pan, Helen Qi, Dorothy Qi, Emily Wang, Denzel Wang, Chenhao Luo, Ethan Jiang, James Jiang, Frank Zhang, Larry Hu, Chelsey Li, Eli Li
