This beautiful variety of asparagus boasts large and impressive burgundy spears. Though they will lose much of their color when cooked, Purple Asparagus can be shaved raw in order to avoid any loss in its unique color, and it's just as delicious and sweet when grilled or even simply steamed.
Chesterfield, NJ
Mars Organic Farm operates as a certified organic producer based in Chesterfield, New Jersey. The family-run farm focuses on growing seasonal vegetables, fruits, and herbs without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, while also maintaining cage-free poultry operations including chickens, ducks, and geese.
The farm's fields produce a variety of organic crops throughout the growing season, with availability dependent on seasonal conditions in Burlington County. Their poultry is raised in cage-free environments that allow the birds more freedom than conventional operations, resulting in eggs and meat products marketed as antibiotic and hormone-free.
Serving the local market, Mars Organic Farm provides agricultural resources and services for both small-scale and larger organic operations. Their business model centers on connecting consumers with locally-produced organic foods while working within the practical realities of sustainable farming in the Northeast.
The farm aims to balance commercial viability with environmental practices, offering customers organically-grown alternatives to conventional produce and poultry products. Mars Organic Farm continues to adapt their methods to meet market demands while maintaining their organic certification standards.
