Our Mission
As local farmers with a deep-rooted farming heritage, we take great pride in transparently raising livestock in the beautiful Garden State of New Jersey.
At our farm, we embrace challenges because we believe that nothing worth doing is easy.
We value hard work, dedication, and a commitment to nurturing our land and livestock without taking shortcuts.
Our belief is that healthy animals thrive in spacious, lush grass fields with ample sunshine, eliminating the need for any hormones or antibiotics.
We are thrilled to share both good food and good stories with you.
Why The Farmers Market
We are committed to providing you with the healthiest chicken possible. We ensure responsible care for our animals and land from start to finish. Our Cornish Cross chickens roam on lush green pastures specially planted to nourish their well-being. They enjoy fresh air, sunshine, and the ability to forage and scratch mother earth, just like happy, healthy chickens should.
Our chicken is never treated with antibiotics or hormones. From day one, the chickens have the freedom to choose locally sourced, non-GMO feed and fresh, clean water. At around 2 weeks old, they are moved to pasture where they continue to grow, with plenty of space to roam, forage on grass, bugs, and legumes.
We raise our animals with the same love and care we would give to our own family. That's why it's important to us that you know the true story behind every piece of meat you get from us. You deserve to know where and how your food is sourced and you should be able to trust your farmer. We maintain complete transparency by sharing our story, daily farming practices, and methods through social media, our website, and direct communication with our customers.
Stay updated on our journey by following us on Instagram, Facebook, and subscribing to our email list. Join us to get an in-depth look into life at The Farmers Market. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to call our farm market at 856-478-0294. We are here to help you with any needs or concerns you may have while doing business with us.
General FAQ's
Why are you called "The Farmers Market"?
The name "The Farmers Market" holds significant meaning for us as it reflects our deep-rooted family ties to agriculture. Our family's farming legacy traces back to 1905 when Hillary's husband's family settled on the Homestead farm in South Jersey. Similarly, Hillary's own family started farming in Central Jersey in the mid-1940s. Both families have continued farming, forging their unique paths while honoring their farming heritage. Choosing "The Farmers Market" as our name felt like the perfect tribute to both our family's farming legacy.
Where can I purchase your pasture raised chicken?
You can find our pasture raised chicken at our farm market in Mt. Royal, New Jersey, which is open from May through December. Our farmer's market offers the widest range of product options, including various cuts and sizes. It's also a great opportunity for you to speak directly with us and get answers to any questions you may have about our chicken.
We offer online ordering with in market pick up at this time. This convenient option allows you to stock up on our best products for a grab-n-go option. It also ensures that you are able to secure our chicken while getting the best deals.
Can I order online?
Our goals is to ship across all the lower 48 states. However, at this time we do not offer shipping.
Do we offer farm shares?
We offer different farm share options so you can stock up on your favorite pasture raised chicken and ensure availability. To view the available shares, simply go to the header of our page and click on the "Farm Share" tab. Please note that our CSA farm shares are for pick-up only at our farm market and do not offer shipping.
Where is your farm market located?
Visit our farm market in Mt. Royal, New Jersey, located on Mantua Road. Here, you'll find our animal farm with a wide variety of farm animals to visit during operating hours. The Homestead, our original farm, is located in Mantua, New Jersey, where we grow our produce. Our pasture raised chicken comes from a third farm of 25-plus acre in Mantua as well. Overall, we raise all our pasture raised chicken and produce on approximately 200 acres throughout Mantua.
Why does your chicken taste so good?
We take pride in our commitment in producing high-quality meat chickens from start to finish. Initially, our desire to raise meat chickens was for our family's consumption. To ensure we raised healthy and happy chickens, we conducted extensive research and invested years of our free time preparing our farm. For tasks we couldn't do ourselves, we carefully selected private contractors, prioritizing personal connections with local family businesses. We source our chicks from a local family hatchery, our non-GMO feed from a family mill in Pennsylvania, and process our chickens at a USDA approved local family poultry facility in New Jersey. By investing extra care, attention, and resources, we deliver better products for our family and yours.
Animal FAQ's
Is our chicken organic
While we are not certified organic, we are committed to producing and practicing with 100% natural methods. We prioritize raising the best products for our own children and sharing them with our customers.
We believe that establishing a personal connection and trust with the family behind the meat is more meaningful than relying solely on a certification sticker. Therefore, we do not see the need for the red tape and additional costs associated with certification.
Are you GMO-free?
Yes, all of our livestock feed on the farm is 100% GMO-free.
Is your meat hormone free?
Yes, our meat is 100% free of any kind of growth hormones or any added hormones.
Has your meat been treated with antibiotics?
Never. The meat we sell through The Farmers Market brand is always 100% antibiotic free from day one.
Harvesting FAQ's
Do you harvest humanely?
Absolutely. We are deeply committed to ensuring that every step of raising and harvesting our animals is carried out with care and consideration for their well-being. Our animals are processed under USDA inspection at a local, family-owned poultry facility. We prioritize minimizing stress for the animals and ensuring they are slaughtering humanely. This not only aligns with our values, but it also has a positive impact on the quality of the meat. We believe in consistently upholding humane practices in every instance of harvest.
How are animals handled during processing?
At The Farmers Market, we prioritize the humane and ethical treatment of our animals throughout their lives. This commitment extends to our harvesting process, where we strive to minimize stress and ensure thoughtful and humane practices. Our process is closely monitored and supervised by the USDA to ensure exceptional care and quality.
Are all your chickens born on your farm?
We use a local, small family-owned hatchery for all our chicks that is just a short drive into Pennsylvania from our farm. Within a day of hatching we have our chicks on the farm and in their borders.
Shipping FAQ's
Do you offer shipping?
At this time we do not ship. We offer local pick up 7 days a week at our farm market 8am-6pm during our season (May-Decemeber). Off season TBD. Please check our website and social media for pick up time during off season.
Is there shipping insurance available?
We will offer insurance once we are able to start shipping.
Where do you ship your meat?
Our goal is to offer shipping to the lower 48. Please keep checking back to see when we will start offering this. Until then we are a local pick up online at our roadside market.
Thank you for understanding that because we want to ensure that we grow the right way the first time, these things take time.
Visiting FAQ's
Can we visit the farm for a tour?
Feel free to visit our farm market any day from May through December during our opening hours (typically 8am-6pm). For seasonal hours, check our social media pages on FB or IG.
At our farm market, you and your family can explore the barnyard and interact with our animals. Don't forget to visit our farm store, where you can find our chicken, a variety of local products and chat with our team.
Occasionally, we open up the farm for special events, such as farm tours, to give our customers and friends a firsthand experience of farm life and where their food comes from. These events will be announced in our Your Farm News email newsletter (sign up for our news letters). Aside from these occasions, our days are busy with farm chores, running the market, and trying to spend quality time with our family.
Can we shop at the Farm Market?
Visit our farmers market open daily from May through December. We offer a wide selection of homegrown and locally sourced produce. To complement your shopping list, we also carry out-of-state produce. In addition, you'll find our large selection of dressings, jams, jellies, sauces, dips, seasonings, barbecue sauce and dry rubs. And of course, we have a large variety of cuts of our pasture raised chicken available!!
We offer a wide range of flowers to meet your floral needs throughout the year. In the summer, in addition to our produce and chicken, we have fresh cut farm bouquets that are absolutely stunning daily. As fall approaches, we have popular items such as pumpkins, cornstalks, and mums. In December, you can find Christmas trees, wreaths, grave blankets, and garland.
Don't miss our gift shop, which features unique and special items perfect for gifts or treating yourself. Throughout the year, the gift shop is beautifully decorated for the holidays and seasons. And be sure to indulge in one of our delicious pies – they're truly amazing for any occasion!
What are your store hours?
To determine our current store hours, please call us at 856-478-0294 or check our social media accounts on Instagram or Facebook. We are open 7 days a week starting in May through December, rain or shine, with extended hours in general. Please note that our opening and closing hours may vary during the transition from spring to summer, summer to fall and fall to winter.