New Jersey Department of Agriculture Kicks Off Jersey Fresh Season

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher and local officials kicked off the Jersey Fresh season by visiting Muth Family Farm, a USDA certified organic operation in Gloucester County, which is currently harvesting asparagus, strawberries, spinach, and other greens. Jersey Fresh items are now appearing in farmers markets and stores around the state.

Jersey Fresh Shore Distribution to Feature Complimentary Peaches

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture will highlight Jersey Fresh peaches on National Eat A Peach Day, Monday, August 22, with special visits to the shore towns of Wildwood, Atlantic City and Seaside Heights where NJDA marketing staff will be on hand to distribute complimentary Jersey Fresh peaches to beachgoers.

New Jersey Department of Agriculture Makes Jersey Fresh Peach Visit

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher highlighted Jersey Fresh peaches and National Peach Month with a visit to Eastmont Orchards in Monmouth County. Secretary Fisher, along with state and local officials, toured Eastmont orchards to emphasize that locally grown peaches and other farm products are readily available around the state.

New Jersey Department of Agriculture Highlights Jersey Fresh Blueberries

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher highlighted the beginning of blueberry season in the Garden State with a visit to Macrie Brothers Blueberry Farm. Secretary Fisher and state and local officials viewed the packing of Jersey Fresh blueberries to emphasize that locally grown produce and farm products are readily available now at farmers markets and stores around the state.

Jersey Fresh Local Peaches Available Throughout the 2022 Growing Season

begins with the yellow-fleshed variety Sentry around July 4, with a sprinkling of very early white and yellow fleshed peaches.