From Farm to Table Bergen farmers’ markets offer fresh fruits and veggies
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From Farm to Table Bergen farmers’ markets offer fresh fruits and veggies
Every year from late spring through the fall, various farmers’ markets sprout up around the county.
Farmers arrive at these markets laden with bushels, boxes and barrels of fresh vegetables and fruits – often at great prices. Many farmers’ markets also feature vendors with specialty items like fresh-baked goods, pickles and relishes, jams and jellies, honey, cheeses including hand-made mozzarella, pasta, plants, flowers and more.
Farmers’ markets are typically sponsored by local chambers of commerce or the town government, and promoted in part bythe state Department of Agriculture’ sJersey Fresh program. Some farmers accept WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program vouchers.
ALLENDALE
Location: 500 W. Crescent Ave.( Allendale Borough Hall) Datesand times: 9:30 a. m. to 2:30 p. m., Saturdays, June 6 to Oct. 24 Alsoavailable: Plants, honey, jams, oliveoil, pickles, baked goods, breads, cheese, pasta, hummus, green bags
ENGLEWOOD
Location: Depot Square Park at thecorner of Demarest Avenue and North Van Brunt Street Datesand times: 11 a. m. to 6 p. m., Fridays, June 5to Oct. 30( closed June 12) Alsoavailable: Baked goods, pickles, honey, flowers and more
FORTLEE
Location: 1355 Inwood Terrace, Fort Lee Community Center outdoor plaza Datesand times: 8a. m. to 2 p. m., Sundays, June 28 to Nov. 22 Alsoavailable: Bread, cakes, olives
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS
Location: Between Central Avenue and Boulevard Datesand times: noon to 6 p. m., Tuesdays, June 16 to Oct. 27 Alsoavailable: Bread, cheese, cookies, sauces, jewelry, handcrafts
ORADELL
Location: Oradell Post Officeparking lot, Kinderkamack Road and Oradell Avenue Datesand times: 10 a. m. to 3p. m., Sundays, June 7 to Nov. 15 Alsoavailable: Eggs, jams, bread, plants
PARAMUS
Location: Northparking lot of Petruska Park, 475 Fairview Ave.( north of Midland Avenue) Datesand times: 2-6:30 p. m., Wednesdays, June 10 to Sept. 30 Alsoavailable: Eggs, jams, jelly, bakery goods, Italian items, pickles, Mediterranean items, fresh-made guacamole, dog and pet items, farm-to-table take-home meals, olive oils, spices, balsamic vinegars, Italian ice, nuts, functional pottery, soaps and salves, empanadas and free nutritional advice
FRESH TAKE Fruits and vegetables forsale from MattarazzoFarms at the Rutherford Farmers’ Market.
RAMSEY
Location: Ramsey Main Street train station Datesand times: 9a. m. to 2 p. m., Sundays, June 7to Nov. 29 [ An indoor farmers’ market is held 10 a. m. to 2p. m., December through March on Sundays at the Eric Smith School.] Alsoavailable: Artisan breads, cheeses, homemade pasta, fresh fish, olive oils, pasture-raised meats, free-range eggs, honey, yak and llama wear, teas, coffees, spices and more
RIDGEWOOD
Location: West side of NJ Transit train station Datesand times: 9a. m. to 3p. m., Sundays, June 21 to Nov. 1 Alsoavailable: Jams and jellies, homemade mozzarella, baked goods, pickles
RIVER EDGE
Location: 215 Continental Ave. at theAmerican Legion Parking lot Datesand times: 1-6 p. m., every Tuesday from June 9 to Oct. 6
RIVER VALE
Location: 406 River Vale Road( parking lot behind the tennis courts adjacent to thetownhall). Datesand times: noon to 6 p. m., Thursdays, June 18 to Oct. 29 Alsoavailable: Plants, bread, mozzarella, fresh-baked goods, gluten-free products, empanadas, chili, eggs, grass-fed beef, chicken, port, frozen prepared meals, hummus, tapenades, homemade marinarasaucesand soups, Amish baked products, honey, all-natural body products and soups, dried fruits, nuts, ice cream, guacamole, pickles, olives, pottery
RUTHERFORD
Location: Williams Plaza on Park Avenue Datesand times: 11 a. m. to 6 p. m., Wednesdays, June 17 to Oct. 28, and 8a. m. to 2p. m., Saturdays, July 11 to Oct. 31 Alsoavailable: Pickles, pasta, Italian bread, oliveoil, cheeses, baked goods
TEANECK
Location: Beverly Road and Garrison Avenue Datesand times: noon to 6 p. m., Thursdays, June 4 to Oct. 29 Alsoavailable: Plants, flowers, herbs, pickles, olives, freshly baked goods, gourmet prepared foods, honey, jams, cheese, meats, poultry, seafood, gourmet nuts and dried fruits
WESTWOOD
Location: July through November: 101 Washington Ave.( borough hall parking lot); November through April( monthly) 55 Jefferson Ave.( Westwood Community Center) Datesand times: 9a. m. to 2 p. m., Saturdays Alsoavailable: Produce, fruits, meats, artisan breads, cookies, pies, jams and jellies, gluten free items, fruit leather, nut butters, certified organic and fair trade coffee, gourmet nuts and dried fruits, cupcakes, cheesecakes, fresh squeezed juices, honey, maple syrup, pickles and olives, oliveoil, ice cream, hummus and beef jerky, as well as special events, food trucks, guest chefs and live music
CHRIS PEDOTA / THE RECORD
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