Kurt W. Alstede

Kurt W. Alstede has extensive work experience in the agriculture industry and government organizations. In 1982, they founded Alstede Farms, LLC, a family-owned farm in New Jersey that grows a variety of fruits and vegetables. Kurt W. served as the owner and general manager of the farm, overseeing various operations and strategies to maintain a successful business. Additionally, Alstede has been a member of the New Jersey State Board of Agriculture since 2021.

Alstede has also held positions in government organizations related to agriculture and land preservation. Kurt W. served as a member of the New Jersey Highlands Council, fulfilling roles such as Vice Chairman and Acting Chairman from 2004 to 2018. Kurt W. was also a member of the Farm Service Agency State Committee under the USDA from 2001 to 2006 and again from 2018 to 2020.

In addition to their agricultural work, Alstede has been involved in various community organizations. Kurt W. has served as a firefighter and held administrative roles at the Chester Volunteer Fire Co. #1 since 1982. Kurt W. was also involved with Pleasant Hill Cemetery as a member and later the President of the Board of Trustees from 2010 to 2018. Alstede has been a trustee at the First Congregational Church of Chester since 2016.

Furthermore, Alstede has served on the Board of Trustees for the Ralston Cider Mill Museum since 2019 and is a member of the Board of Directors for Farm Credit East, ACA. Kurt W. has also served on the New Jersey State Committee for the USDA's Farm Service Agency from 2001 to 2006 and currently serves as a member of the New Jersey State Committee.

Overall, Kurt W. Alstede has a wealth of experience in agriculture, land preservation, and community involvement.

Kurt W. Alstede graduated from Delaware Valley University in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture, with minor studies in Agronomy and Agricultural Business. Kurt W. later pursued extra studies at County College of Morris from 2003 to 2008, focusing on Language. Prior to that, they attended West Morris Central H.S. from 1979 to 1982, where they graduated as the Salutatorian with a degree in General Studies.