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Ashley Farm

I thought that you would all like to meet the some of the folks at Ashley Farm where we distribute in Flanders NJ.

Aimee Ashley [now Myers] and I were classmates in the NJ Ag Leadership Development Program class IV together. Aimee is a hard worker and very open to innovation and refinements that move her family business forward. Her brother Scott is a member of the current NJALD program class VI.

Muriel and Hubert Ashley began farming in 1948 in Flanders NJ. They started raising turkeys soon after and so today the third generation of Ashleys are raising turkeys, which they do very well indeed! In addition to the home farm of 20 acres the Ashleys farm another 150 rented acres. Their crops include raising all the grain for their poultry operation. Last year they raised around 6,000 birds! Some birds are for the holiday market but they also offer ground turkey and parts year round. In addition to Larry [Aimee and Scott's dad], Aimee and Scott they employ 15 seasonal workers between the market and farm. Yep, if you read that right it means just three full time employees keep things humming.Aimee hard at work

Ashley Farm also produces sweet corn, pumpkins and vegetables in addition to the grain for their birds. In 1973 they built a retail market which Aimee now manages in addition to her other farm chores. I encourage you to drop in if you are out for a day trip in Morris County. Of course our members who pick up at Ashley farm have the chance to visit the market weekly.

I'm thrilled to partner with the Ashleys who are responsible family farmers doing a great job producing food for their community. We'll have to see how our relationship develops over time and I think things will only get better especially since we're off to such a great start!

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