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Harvest Festivals are Back in Central Jersey!
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...
Central Jersey Has Become a Bicycling Mecca
Did you know that Central New Jersey offers some of the most fabulous bicycling opportunities in the United States, just an hour from New York City and Philadelphia? Discover the Garden State’s “other shore,” along the Delaware River, or explore the 70-mile D&R...
No Joke: N.J. Is Still the Garden State–Come See!
Forget the New Jersey stereotypes. Central Jersey is a paradise of farms, nature, parks, and history—and just an hour from New York City. It’s the perfect destination for daytrips, weekend getaways, and more. One of Central Jersey’s best kept secrets is the D&R...
’21 Guide: Great Year to Visit Central Jersey Farms
Central Jersey’s farms are reopening to a very different landscape this season, following the worst public health crisis in a century that fundamentally changed Americans’ relationship to food. After a year of being cooped up at home with time to spare, Americans are...
2020: Bad for Humans, Great for NJ’s Bald Eagles
New Jersey’s bald eagles produced a record 307 offspring in 2020, a remarkable 23% increase over the prior year. Even more impressive is the long-term trend, as eagles have made a stunning recovery in the Garden State. For most of the 1980s and 1990s, there was just...
2021 Resolution: Eat & Drink Local!
For 2021, let’s all resolve to eat and drink Central Jersey Local! Here’s your guide to farms and beverage makers who are open during the winter season with lots of wholesome food and drink choices–good for you, good for the local economy!
2020 Holiday Gifts from Central Jersey Farms & Wineries
Most of us will miss seeing friends and family this holiday season, but we can still send some Central Jersey love, straight from the family farms, wineries, and distilleries of the Garden State! The 2020 coronavirus pandemic has led many New Jerseyans to rediscover...
Harvest Season 2020 Staycation Guide – Visit NJ Farms & 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...
Staycation Daytrips to Get You Thru Summer 2020
The global health crisis has canceled 2020 summer vacations for thousands of New Jerseyans, making now the perfect time to be a tourist in your own backyard. Hop in a car with your family or companion and discover the farms, historic sites, and pathways that make...
Central Jersey Farms Ready to Nourish Us this COVID Summer
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...