South Brunswick, NJ

Washington, NJ

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 South Brunswick, NJ

Washington, NJ

Von Thun's Country Farm Market

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Bob Von Thun Jr.

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Cindy Von Thun

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Tim Von Thun

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Emma Von Thun

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In 1913, Henry Von Thun purchased 90 acres of prime New Jersey farmland and used that land to homestead and grow potatoes and grain crops. His son, Henry M., continued to farm and over the years carried on the family tradition.

As new generations farmed and the years passed, changes were made. The work horses were traded for tractors, and for many years the farm produced potatoes and various grains while being farmed by Henry M.’s son, Bob Von Thun Sr.

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In 1986, Bob Jr. formed a partnership with his dad which enabled them to farm alongside each other until his dad retired in 2004. Together, they added a farm market and pick-your-own fields to help change the farm’s focus to producing small fruits and vegetables. Today, our homegrown, fresh fruits and vegetables are sold both wholesale and retail through our Farm Markets and Farmers Markets throughout the state.

Five generations of Von Thun’s, along with a hard-working staff, have worked many long hours to bring you healthy and delicious Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables.

Over the years, the farm has become more diversified. Greenhouses were added in 1989, and u-pick berry crops were added. In 1995, Bob & Cindy started expanding the Fall season on the farm.

Along with growing fields of farm fresh produce, two apple orchards, and acres and acres of pumpkins, Von Thun’s Farm is kept busy with a CSA Program, hayrides, a fun, interactive corn maze, and annual Fall family weekends.

Von Thun’s Farm hosts school tours in Spring and Fall and holds a number of family fun days throughout the year. Please follow our links to learn more about our special events, festivals, hayrides, farm animals, and school field trip tours.

As one of the few remaining family-operated farms in central New Jersey, we hope you’ll find the time to come out and visit us this season!