Conveniently located in Middlesex County Etsch Farms is one of the oldest continuously operating family owned farms in New Jersey. Autumn is a special time of year, it's Corn Maze time. We have a wide variety of activities for everyone including pony rides for the kids, duck races, the farm corn hole game, hay rides, friendly farms animals, pick your own pumpkins, kids play area, and refreshments. We also have a farm store where you can find homemade jams and assorted treats and decorations for your holiday season. Click the tabbed links above to learn all about Etsch Farms.
Ear Corn	Ground and Whole Corn	Cracked Corn
Tamale Corn (in season)	Rye	Wheat
Hay	Straw	Party Room
School Trips	Corn Maze	Dogtoberfest

Farm Hours for Grains Mon - Fri 8:30 AM - 5 PM Saturday 8:30 AM - Noon Sunday Closed

Corn and Grains

Feed Corn (whole) Large bag Small bag	Wheat (available mid-August) Seed Bag Call for availability
Feed Corn (cracked) Large bag Small bag	Rye (available mid-August) Seed Bag Call for availability
Ear Corn (available September - November) Call for availability	Tamale Corn(available short time in July) Pick your own Call for availability

Call Today - 732-521-4843

FAX - 732-561-2198

Email - info@etschfarms.com

Delivery Available - Call for Pricing

Farm Hours for Hay and Straw Mon - Fri 8:30 AM - 5 PM Saturday 8:30 AM - Noon Sunday Closed

Hay and Straw

Hay Bales Standard, and Large Square Both horse quality and mulch available	Straw Bales Mini, Mid-Size, Standard, and Large Square Mini straw bales are a great Fall or Halloween decoration
Loose Hay Bag

Call Today - 732-521-4843

FAX - 732-561-2198

Email - info@etschfarms.com

Delivery Available - Call for Pricing

Hold your Fall Event at our Farm

• Have your Birthday Party, Scout meeting, or Play Date at the farm
   
• Events can be held any day of the week
   
• Group area is in one of our spacious barns
   
• 2011 group packages included Corn Maze Admission, Hayride, and a Small Pumpkin
   
  • Event add-ons include Pony Rides and/or Favors

 

• Download and fill out the Group Agreement form to speed up your
  reservation
   
• Call 732-794-6785 or email us to book your fall event today

The Corn Maze over the years

2011 Corn Maze

2010 Corn Maze

2009 Corn Maze

2008 Corn Maze

 

A Fall Trip For Your School

• We can accomodate school groups during weekdays in September and October
   
• Trip includes Corn Maze Admission, Hayride, and Agricultural Lesson
   
• Teachers and chaperones are free
   
• Download our Lessons on Agriculture brochure to learn about our program
  for Elementary School children
   
• Call 732-794-6785 or email for more information and to schedule your fall Farm Experience

	"Family and Friends"
1 min 59 secs
	Music: Love is Faith by Ellen Warshaw

"The Working Farm"
	3 mins 58 secs
Music: The Story of My Life by Deana Carter

	"Sunflowers and Butterflies"
2 mins 35 secs
	Music: The Copper Hat and Harmony Grove
	both by Greg Maroney

"Animal Friends at Etsch Farms"
	2 mins 59 secs
Music: All My Days by Alexi Murdoch and
Fortuitous by BT

	"Our Pumpkin Patch"
2 mins 2 secs
	Music: Soul Junction by Red Garland

"Making the 2011 Maze"
	3 mins 27 secs
Music: Too Many Drivers by Lightnin' Hopkins and
Last Chance by George "Harmonica" Smith

	"Dogtoberfest II"
13 mins 25 secs

Kid's Fun Page

have some fun by downloading these pages and coloring them

 

 

Etsch Farms, 556 Buckelew Ave (Rt 522), Monroe Township, NJ 08831

Phone 732-521-4843 | Fax 732-561-2198 | email info@etschfarms.com

• From the New Jersey Turnpike
  • Take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 8A. The farm is only 5 miles from the exit.
  • After toll, bear left towards Monroe Township onto Forsgate Drive (CR-612 East).
  • Continue about 1 1/2 miles on CR-612 to the end (you'll see a lake on your right).
  • Make a right onto Buckelew Avenue (CR-522).
  • Continue 3 1/2 miles to Etsch Farms, which will be on your left.
• From US Highway 9
  • Take US Hwy 9 North or South towards the Freehold area.
  • Exit US Hwy 9 at Throckmorton St. / Freehold / Englishtown. The farm is only
    6 1/2 miles from the exit.
  • At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto CR-522 West.
  • Continue on CR-522 for 4 miles (the name of the road will change) to the end.
  • Turn right at the traffic light onto N Main Street / CR-522 / CR-527.
  • At the first traffic light (less than 1/10 mile), turn left onto Water Street / CR-522.
  • Continue on CR-522 for about 2 miles to Etsch Farms, which will be on your right.
• From US Highway 1
  • Take US Hwy 1 North or South towards the Monmouth Junction / South Brunswick area.
  • Exit US Hwy 1 at Ridge Road. If southbound on US Hwy 1, make left at exit crossing
    over US Hwy 1. If northbound on US Hwy 1, make a right onto Ridge Road. The farm is
    only 14 miles from the exit.
  • Continue on Ridge Road for 3 1/2 miles.
  • Turn right at CR-522 / Ridge Road.
  • In 1/2 mile, turn right at the traffic light onto CR-522 / Ridge Road.
  • Continue on CR-522 for a little more than 5 1/2 miles into Jamesburg.
  • In Jamesburg, after going under RR overpass, make a slight left at the STOP sign onto
    CR-522 / E Railroad Avenue. Careful, this is a confusing intersection.
  • Continue on CR-522 for 4 miles to Etsch Farms, which will be on your left.
• From US Route 130
  • Take US Route 130 North or South towards the Monmouth Junction / Dayton area.
  • Exit US Route 130 at Ridge Road. At the end of the exit ramp (either direction),
    make a left onto Ridge Road going East. The farm is only 8 miles from the exit.
  • Ridge Road becomes CR-522.
  • Continue on CR-522 for a about 4 miles into Jamesburg.
  • In Jamesburg, after going under RR overpass, make a slight left at the STOP sign onto
    CR-522 / E Railroad Avenue. Careful, this is a confusing intersection.
  • Continue on CR-522 for 4 miles to Etsch Farms, which will be on your left.
• From NJ State Route 18
  • Take NJ Route 18 North or South to the East Brunswick / Old Bridge area.
  • Exit NJ Route 18 at Cranbury/South River Rd. CR-535 South.
  • Continue on CR-535 into Monroe.
  • At the traffic light, turn left into Jamesburg.
  • In Jamesburg, after going under RR overpass, make a slight left at the STOP sign onto
    CR-522 / E Railroad Avenue. Careful, this is a confusing intersection.
  • Continue on CR-522 for 4 miles to Etsch Farms, which will be on your left.

For map and directions click here

History of Etsch Farms

In 1931 George Etsch, a vegetable farmer in Queens, moved his family to Monroe Township. He spent a number of years growing vegetables and grains. In 1950 his son, Roy Etsch, graduated from college and came back to the farm to help run the business. Roy also worked as a part-time teacher in the Monroe Township school district and served as the mayor of the town. From the early 50s through the mid-60s, Etsch Farms grew potatoes. Then, from the mid- to late-60s vegetables, sweet corn, and string beans were harvested and sold. Corn, hay, and straw became the main crops from then on. In 1981 Roy's son, Jim Etsch, graduated from college. He followed along in his father's footsteps and came back to work on the farm. Jim proceeded to open the retail end of the business, selling to the many local horse farms in the area. The first Corn Maze was opened in 2006 in a field next to Jim and his wife Caroline's home. The following year, the Maze was moved up to the main farm. Today, Jim continues to run the operations of Etsch Farms along with his wife Caroline and their sons, Zachary and Peter.

 

Some of our favorite links

		New Jersey Farm Bureau
		NJAES Board of Managers
		USDA, Farm Service Agency
		New Jersey Agricultural Society
		Middlesex County Fair Association