by Brad Fay | Aug 13, 2024 | Harvest season
During the American Revolution an officer passing through New Jersey described it as “the garden of America.” Another called it “a land of milk and honey.” Only seven decades ago New Jersey officially adopted the Garden State nickname, and just last year the state...
by Brad Fay | Oct 1, 2023 | Harvest season
Five years ago, comedian Jon Stewart ruled “Central Jersey does exist” on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, stepping in to resolve a controversy that had been simmering in New Jersey for years. This year, just in time for Central Jersey’s 2023 harvest season, New...
by Brad Fay | Sep 7, 2022 | Harvest season
New Jersey’s reputation as the Garden State dates to at least 1781 when a French military officer passing through Central Jersey described in his diary the “beauty of the country, which everywhere corresponds with the reputation of the Jerseys, called the garden of...
by Brad Fay | Sep 18, 2021 | Central Jersey Farms, Festivals, Harvest season
To access the interactive agritourism map click HERE. Wholesome, outdoor fun has never been more in fashion, making the 2021 return of harvest festivals in Central Jersey season extra special. Many of these weekend festivals started in mid-September, and virtually all...
by Brad Fay | Sep 10, 2020 | Harvest season, Wineries
To access the interactive agritourism map click HERE. Central Jersey’s farmers have stepped up during the pandemic of 2020, nourishing us with fresh, local produce, while providing wholesome outdoor activities such as “pick-your-own” berries, apples, and peaches. The...
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...
