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Get Jersey Fresh at Farmers' Markets

It's farmers' market season, and with a bounty of local community markets, it's easy to buy local.

It’s farmers’ market season in New Jersey, and the state Department of Agriculture is encouraging residents to buy local.

There are plenty of opportunities to snap up fresh Jersey produce at local farmers' markets along the Shore, many of which offer much more than fruits and veggies. Some have extended seasons and will be set up weekly through October or later.

Check out our list of Jersey Fresh Farmers’ Markets, and leave suggestions for other great produce shopping spots in the comments section.

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Also, visit the Jersey Fresh webpage for information on roadside stands, in-season recipes, nutrition information and more.

Asbury Park

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Asbury Fresh 

Location: Kennedy Park, at the corner of Grand and Cookman Avenues

Open: Sundays from noon to 6 p.m., June 23 to Sept. 8

Available: Variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, Artisnal crafts and products

Asbury Park Carousel Farmers’ Market

Location: Boardwalk, First and Ocean Avenues

Open: Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m., June 27 to Oct. 3

Available: Variety of fruits and vegetables, herbs, honey, herbal remedies, pickles, nuts, flowers, jelly and jams, hot sauce, eggs, raw cheeses and baked goods

WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers accepted by some farmers

Atlantic Highlands

Atlantic Highlands Farmers’ Market 

Location: Veteran’s Park, 111 1st Avenue

Open: Fridays from noon to 6 p.m., May 10 through Sept. 6

Available: Variety of fruits and vegetables, plants, pickled items, baked breads, pastries, polish foods, gourmet nuts and dried fruits, candy and fresh roasted coffee

WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers are accepted by some farmers

Belmar

Belmar Farmers’ Market

Location: Pyanoe Plaza, 9th and Main Street

Open: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 25 to Sept. 14

Available: Variety of fruits and vegetables, plants, perennials, crafters, artists, natural products, pottery, artisans and gardeners

WIC and Senior FMNP checks accepted by some farmers

Bradley Beach

Giamano’s Farmers’ Market 

Location: 301 Main St. (Route 71)

Open: Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., June to October

Available: Variety of fresh produce and vegetables

WIC and Senior vouchers accepted by some farmers

Englishtown

Englishtown Auction Sales/Farmers’ Market

Location: off County Road 527

Open: Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. year round

Available: Variety of fruits and vegetables

WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers are accepted by some farmers

Freehold Borough

Downtown Freehold’s Farmers’ Market 

Location: Hall of Records, 1 East Main St.

Open: Fridays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 12 to Oct. 18

Available: Variety of fruits and vegetables, baked goods, honey and flowers

WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers are accepted by some farmers

Highlands

Highlands Farmers’ Market 

Location: Huddy Park, Bay & Waterwitch Avenues

Open: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 29 to Nov. 2

Available: Variety of fruits and vegetables, organic vegetables, herbs, flowers, plants, coee, teas, honey breads, baked goods, cheese, fresh pasta, homemade soaps, candles, shea butter and all natural body products

WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers accepted by some farmers

Keyport

Keyport Farmers’ Market 

Location: Fireman’s Park, W. Front Street

Open: Thursdays, 1 to 7 p.m., June 6 to Oct. 24

Available: Variety of fruits and vegetables, honey and beeswax candles, Italian specialty food products and baked goods

Long Branch

West End Farmers’ Market 

Location: Brighton and Sairs Avenues

Open: Thursdays noon to 6 p.m., June 5 to Dec. 4

Available: Variety of fruits and vegetables, plants, Italian specialty cheeses, breads, salsas and baked goods

WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers accepted by some farmers

Manasquan

Manasquan Farmers’ Market 

Location: Main Street and Miller Preston Way

Open: Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 27 to Aug. 29

Available: Variety of fruits and vegetables, plants

Red Bank

Galleria Red Bank Farmers’ Market 

Location: 2nd Bridge Ave.

Open: Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 12 to mid-November

Available: Variety of fruits and vegetables

WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers accepted by some farmers


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