New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn visited Hunter’s Farm and Market in Burlington County to promote the availability of Jersey Fresh produce. He emphasized the convenience of on-farm markets and community farmers markets for consumers to purchase fresh produce.
“These on-farm markets, as well as community farmers markets, offer consumers a convenient method to purchase our outstanding Jersey Fresh produce that is picked at the peak of freshness,” Secretary Wengryn said. “These markets also allow for customers to interact with the growers so they can learn more about how their food is grown, while also supporting the local economy.”
Currently, there are around 700 independent on-farm markets and approximately 140 weekly community farmers markets in New Jersey. As Jersey Fresh celebrates its 40th anniversary, Hunter’s Farm and Market marks its bicentennial with operations dating back to 1760. The farm is managed by John Hunter and his family, who continue a legacy spanning eight generations.
The farm currently offers strawberries and asparagus nearing season's end alongside zucchini, squash varieties, romaine lettuce, radishes, broccoli, leeks, scallions, and spring onions. Soon they will add cucumbers, tomatoes, peas, cabbage, beets, blueberries, and eventually sweet corn.
“The season is off to a really good start," Amy Hunter noted. "We appreciate our customers who have become regulars over the years and enjoy meeting new ones each year too."
Eating locally sourced produce not only supports health but also benefits the environment by reducing transportation miles. It aids in preserving farmland in New Jersey by keeping local farmers operational.
