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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