by Brad Fay | May 24, 2020 | Farms, Pandemic
Norz-Hill Farm (above) offers personal shoppers in an open-air tent. Since the start of New Jersey’s stay-at-home order for the pandemic, on-farm markets have remained open as essential services. That’s great news because our local farmers are a valuable resource...
by qdlab | Apr 17, 2020 | Farms, Norz-Hill Farm
The Norz family started farming at the present location in 1920, with the fourth and fifth generations now working the land. Located just 35 miles southwest of New York City in Central Jersey, Norz-Hill Farm consists of 1,200 acres of corn, soybeans, alfalfa...
by qdlab | Apr 16, 2020 | Farms, Von Thun’s Country Farm Market
Von Thun’s is open from May – October and offers u-pick fruit, a fully stocked farm market, and greenhouse plants. U-pick crops include strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, apples, and pumpkins. Join them for their Strawberry Festival Weekends (June) and...
by Brad Fay | Mar 24, 2020 | Farms, Pandemic
When New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced the closing of most retail businesses in his “stay-at-home” order to fight the Coronavirus pandemic, he exempted “grocery stores, farmer’s markets and farms that sell directly to customers.” That’s great news...
by Brad Fay | Dec 15, 2019 | Central Jersey Farms, Farms, Wineries
This holiday season express your values by giving gifts grown in the earth beneath your feet, on the farms of Central Jersey. Support local farmers, promote sustainability, and encourage healthy lifestyles by shopping small and local. You can also plan your holiday...
by Brad Fay | Sep 7, 2019 | Central Jersey Farms, Harvest season
Your Guide to Visitor-Friendly Farms in the Garden State New Jersey is the Garden State for a reason. For more three centuries, the state’s fertile fields and valleys have fed America’s cities and armies. Indeed, Central Jersey was the site of the “forage wars” of...
