Eight new community farmers markets will open this
season in Camden, Essex, Hudson, Salem, Somerset and
Union counties, Agriculture Secretary Charles M. Kuperus
announced today. Altogether, a record 50 community
farmers markets around the state are expected to be
in operation this year.
"We're happy to work with communities to help
establish and promote these markets, which continue
to increase in popularity for a number of reasons," said
Secretary Kuperus. "Consumers appreciate the
high-quality, fresh fruits, vegetables and other
farm products these markets offer. At the same time,
farmers markets provide another sales outlet for
farmers, which is an important part of our efforts
to strengthen the agricultural industry."
At least 150 New Jersey farmers are expected to
sell at community farmers markets in the state.
This year, the N.J. Departments of Agriculture
and Health and Senior Services will make available
$1.66 million through the federal WIC (Special Supplemental
Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children)
and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs. These
programs offer nutritionally at-risk children, women
and senior citizens an important opportunity to include
fresh fruits and vegetables in their diets. Eligible
participants receive checks that may be redeemed
for Jersey Fresh fruit and vegetables at community
farmers markets and approximately 100 authorized
roadside markets in New Jersey.
Following are the new community farmers market
that will open for the first time this year:
- Jersey Fresh Farmers Market along the Camden
Waterfront
- Woodbury Farmers Market in Camden County
- Common Green Farmers Market in Newark
- Irvington Farmers Market in Essex County
- Van Vorst Farmers Market in Jersey City
- Salem Farmers Market in Salem County
- Montgomery Farmers Market in Somerset County
- Elizabeth Farmers Market in Union County
Attached
is a list (PDF 85K) of the 50 New Jersey community
farmers markets expected to operate this season.
(Market end dates listed are approximate and may
change due to seasonal conditions.) |