Turning Point Farm
About Us
Turning Point Farm
Turning Point Farm is a market farm located in Harrison Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. Established in the spring of 2022, TP farm sits on a 6-acre plot that produces 50+ types of seasonal vegetables and fruit from April through November. With the use of numerous European farming practices, we can produce enough product to supply 50 of our CSA members, along with our market and farmstand customers.
TP Farms’ mission is to grow natural, full flavor produce nine months of the year, in order to supply local families with naturally grown produce. We strive to supply every one of our customers with the best possible produce that has been grown, harvested and sold only by us.
With organic and regenerative practices being the backbone of the farm, you can be certain that you are receiving extremely high-quality, organically grown produce each and every week!
Seasonal
Virtual Farmers Market
What Makes our Market Unique
Tired of spending hours at the grocery store, only to find subpar produce that’s been shipped from far away?
Not only is it frustrating to waste time and money on subpar produce, but it’s also not environmentally friendly to ship food long distances.
Introducing Turning Point’s new Virtual Farmers Market, where you can support local farmers and get fresh, locally-grown produce directly from us!
Say goodbye to long lines and crowded grocery stores, and enjoy farm-to-table freshness.
TP Farm
Our 2023 Crop List
Spring Crops
Arugula, Asparagus, Basil, Bok Choy, Green Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrots, Cilantro, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Collards, Dandelion, Dill, Endive, Green Onions, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leafy Greens, Leeks, Lettuce Heads, Mint, Mustard, Napa Cabbage, Oregano, Peas, Radishes, Raspberries, Rosemary, Scallions, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Thyme, Turnip, Zucchini
Summer Crops
Artichoke, Basil, Green Beans, Beets, Blackberries, Cantaloupe, Carrots, Celery, Corn, Edamame, Eggplant, Garlic Scape, Green Onion, Leeks, Lettuce Heads, Lettuce leafy greens, Mint, Onions, Green Onions, Peppers (Hot & Sweet), Potatoes, Raspberries, Rosemary, Radish, Spinach, Scallions, Sumer Squash, Swiss Chard, Tomatillos, Heirloom Tomatoes, Jersey Field Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Watermelon, Winter Squash, Zucchini,
Fall Crops
Arugula, Basil, Green Beans, Beets, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chicory, Collards, Cilantro, Cucumbers, Dandelion, Dill, Eggplant, Endive, Gourds, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Lettuce Head, Lettuce Leafy Greens, Mint, Mustard, Napa Cabbage, Onions, Green Onions, Oregano, Parsnip, Peas, Peppers (sweet), Radicchio, Radish, Rudabega, Rosemary, Scallions, Spinach, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Swiss Chard, Thyme, Tomatoes, Turnips, Zucchini
Turning Point Farm CSA
Community Share Agriculture
Turning Point Farm offers a seasonal 28 week, 50 member CSA program, which runs from the second week of May until the third week of November. The CSA boxes are fully customizable and packed weekly according to the customers preferred produce, including various available weekly add-ons.
For more information please click below. As our valued customer, you have complete control over the entire process!
1. First step
Look over the 2023 crop list, decide if it fits your needs, and decide the best share size for your family. Full Size shares are best for families of 3-5, and Half Shares are best for families of 2-4.
2. Second step
Click on any CSA Registration button, and follow all instructions through the CSA software to set up your account. You will need a credit card or paypal guest account (PLEASE ENSURE YOUR ACCOUNT IS VERIFIED IN ORDER FOR YOUR ORDER TO FINALIZE), email address, name & address. You will also be asked to select your pickup/drop off location. Additional locations will be added as the 2023 season approaches.
3. Third step
Sit back and relax knowing you have secured your produce for the 2023 season, and keep an eye out for emails with updates! Thank you for being a member with TP Farm. Please email us at TPOFarmNJ@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.
What is a Market Farm?
A Market Farm is just as it states, a farm that produces only for local Farmers Markets. This farming style has been around for hundreds of years, starting in small secluded villages throughout Europe. Many of these villages rely on Market Farms as their only available source of fresh produce. This farming model slowly made its way to Canada and the United States, with a surge in recent years.
Market Farms are being opened and operated mostly by a new generation of farmers who do not come from established farming families. Most farmers are leaving their 9-5 jobs and stressful city lives, and moving to a small plot of land which they can operate as a profitable Market Farm.
Market Farms are slowly becoming the “Farm of the Future” throughout the United States and Canada. With the rising cost of fuel, labor, fertilizers and machinery, plus the ongoing expansion of commercial warehouses, many large commercial farms are closing down. In some places like New Jersey, large commercial farms are closing at an alarming rate!
On a Market Farm, all tasks are completed by the owners with minimal hired help and little or no wholesaling, which saves large amounts of fuel, labor and time. A lot of manual tools are used along with small walking tractors, which in turn leaves very little overhead for machinery. Many Market Farmers design and build their own tools to help make daily operations easier and less laborious.
We encourage you to support your local Market Farm. We strive to grow the best produce to sell directly to our customers every week, and are transparent about our practices, which in return gives our customers confidence that they are choosing quality produce!
Sustainability & Organic Practices
Market Farms are a “low expense operation”, which require a few key practices in order to be successful. Organic practices are usually the backbone of their operation, which is very affordable on a small/mid scale, and in most cases, even more affordable than conventual farming.
Many farms use a “no-till” style of farming to generate a healthy soil. Our goal as a farm using organic practices is to build a “living soil” and maintain it throughout the years. We’ve learned that we do not feed our plants, but instead the soil, which in return feeds our plants! With the use of composted animal manures, natural materials and cover crops, we are able to generate fertilizer through a natural decomposing process to feed our plants. A profitable Market Farm can generate more than 95% of its’ fertilizer from the bi-products it produces.
Locally Grown
We grow locally in Gloucester County, New Jersey, and use organic practices throughout the farm. We pride ourselves in being a small-scale farm, because it gives us the opportunity to focus our care and attention on growing the best organically grown produce we can!
Our Farm
Pick yourself or let us arrange something for you
We want you to have the freedom to choose what you receive with your subscription! Each season you will be able to choose what you will receive from our seasonally available produce and add-ones.
Fresh Produce
Growing locally means your produce traveled under 100 miles to get to you!
Organic Growth
We use meticulous organic practices to grow our delicious produce.
Cut Flowers
Love fresh flowers in your home? Add a bouquet of flowers to your CSA Box, or pick one up when visiting us at our weekly Farmers Markets.
Add-Ons
Choose what you’d like to add on to your CSA box each week, from eggs and meat, to cut flowers and honey!
Are you wondering where to find us? Our 2022 Farmers Markets included Wenonah, Haddonfield, Haddon Heights, as well as Magnolia and Merchantville Night Markets.
We look forward to adding well known New Jersey Farmers Markets to our list next season, and will be announcing additional markets as the new season approaches!
Gallery
View Our Previous Farmers Market Season
2022 was a season of growth, which gave us an opportunity to meet so many great future regulars and fellow farmers! We can’t wait to see what 2023 has in store!
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