Friends of the Burlington County Farmers' Market

2009-08-19T13:47:00.000-07:00

You are invited to 'Feast in the Fields' - Presented by SJ Hot Chefs -- It will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2009 from 4pm to 7pm. Chefs from Elements Cafe, Coriander and La Esperanza will be bringing their culinary skills to the market and serving up a three course buffet. The cost will be $25 plus tax and gratuity. There will be live music and a tour of the Burlington County Community Agricultural Center. For a reservation call: 856-546-8840.

2009-08-05T08:15:00.000-07:00

We're almost halfway through the season!!
So many of you have been coming out to support our local vendors and to spend your mornings at the farm. The live music is always great and the chefs' cooking classes are becoming more and more popular. Last week, Steve Annable from Chophouse Kitchen, really packed the place. Below is a cooking class schedule for the rest of the season. More dates may be added, and we will let you know

August 8 - Elaine Seagrave from Swedes Inn
August 15 - Kevin Taylor from Los Amigos
September 19 - Robin from Robin's Nest in Mt. Holly

Feast in the Fields is coming in September!!! Details to follow....

We're a Candidate for the best Farmers' Market in the Nation

2009-06-05T07:07:00.000-07:00

Our market has been entered into "America's Favorite Farmers' Market" contest, sponsored by our friends at American Farmland Trust.

You can help our farmers gain the recognition they deserve by casting your vote by 0n the logo below and entering zip code "08057" in the search option.

For Sat, June 16th...a lot is going on at the Burlington County Farmers' Market. A Market Bag Promotion begins and while supplies last, customers who spend $20 will get a shopping bag designed by a Burlington County Community College student and made specifically for our market.

South Jersey Hot Chef, Ted Iwachi of Ted's on Main, will be giving a cooking class at the market. Be a part of his class and enjoy the dish he creates. Register at the Market Manager's table starting at 8:30. Class begins at 10:00. The cost of the class is $5. Max of 20...first come, first serve.

Memorial Day Weekend - BBQ'ing Jersey Fresh Style

2009-05-21T09:42:00.000-07:00

Live Music with Sun Dog
Master Gardeners – presenting “Starting Your Garden” at 10am

Here are some ideas for your Memorial Day BBQ weekend events featuring products available this Sat from our vendors:

Little Hooves Romneys for lamb sausage for grilling (sweet Italian, green onion, tomato basil). these lambs are locally grown and farm raised.
Griggstown Quail Farm for marinated Poussin (a personal favorite) for grilling, turkey burgers, and chicken sausage. Don't forget to pick up some of their famous pot pies for the day after the BBQ when you aren't in the mood to prepare a meal from scratch.
Spinella Farm for dandelion (sauté, steam, salad, straight up with garlic, rich in iron), mixed greens, and fresh asparagus.
Hunter Farm for hot house tomatoes...first of the season. Slice them up as a compliment to the burger or with some mozzarella and basil as an appetizer.
Durr Farm for their very own strawberries (strawberry shortcake is an easy dessert) and selection of fresh cut flowers (phlox, iris, & sweet william...to name a few).
Cranberry Hall Farm and Perennial Patches for veggie and herb starts to get your garden going for the next party.
Longview Flowers for fresh cut flowers to spruce up your house for guests or as a gift for the host of the party.

Not to mention...

Darmo Farm for spring greens like arugula and swiss chard.
Davidson's Farm for mushrooms for portabella mushrooms (marinate and grill) along with crimini & shiitake. They will be giving free samples of their special Mushroom and Onion Brushetta recipe and offering specials throughout the day.
Busy Bee Farm for local honey that is great for marinades and dressings.
Barbie Lu's Salsa for apple verde with tomatillo salsa. Its spicy, tangy and tart...all in one bite. This is made with tomatillos and green apples, try with grilled shrimp, flank steak, enchiladas or with a big bowl of chips.
Marcelles for quiches, stuffed breads, danish, & croissants.
Artemis Farm for free range, chemical free eggs for your famous egg salad.

Cookiepallooza has great cookie packages. Puppy Love has treats for your fav 4-legged friends. With all the work you'll have to do to get the house ready...stock up on a local ag solution to your lower back pain from Victory Gardens Products.

If you don't feel like cooking...stop by Henri’s Hotts BBQ for beef brisket, pulled pork sandwiches, homemade salads and breakfast sandwiches in the morning. A Coffee House will have hot or cold coffee along with tea and muffins

May 16th...Opening Day!

2009-05-01T10:57:00.001-07:00

Opening day for the 2009 season is fast approaching. The Burlington County Farmers' Market is kicking off its third season on Sat. May 16th. Market hours are between 8:30 and 1:00 pm. Though its early in the growing season, our vendors will be back with early season offerings like strawberries, greens, herbs, vegetable starts, landcaping / bedding plants, handing / potted plants, and not to mention beautiful cut flowers. Many of the vendors are back with some key additions:

Agricultural Vendors:

Artemis Farm, Southampton
1895 Organic Farm, Lumberton
Briar Island Blueberries & Cranberries, Shamong
Busy Bee Farm, Tabernacle
Cranberry Hall Farm, Cookstown
Darmo’s Farm, Moorestown
Davidson Exotic Mushrooms, Kennett Sq. PA
Durr Wholesale Florist, Chesterfield
Griggstown Quail Farm & Market, Princeton
Hunter’s Vegetable Farm, Cinnaminson
Little Hooves Romneys, Moorestown
Longview Farm, Lumberton
Perennial Patches, Southampton
Smiling Dog Greenhouse, Lumberton
Spinella Farm, Hammonton
Stormwind Alpacas, Columbus
Windy Farm Alpacas, Chesterfield

Prepared Food & Baked Goods:

A Coffee House, Mt. Laurel
Barbie Lu’s Sassy Salsa, Mt. Laurel
Cookiepalooza, Medford
Jimmie’s BBQ, Mt. Holly
Henri’s “Hotts” BBQ, Riverside
Marcelle’s Bakery, Pennsauken
Red Carpet Cakes, Mt. Holly

Unique Goods & Crafts:

Green Cow Studio, Moorestown
Jersey Jerry Broomsquire, Mt. Laurel
Puppy Love Homemade Dog Treats, Langhorne
Starshine Furniture, Tabernacle
Victory Gardens Products, Cherry Hill

Keep up with this blog to hear about weekly live music and programs.

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Plans for 2009 Season are Underway!

2009-03-11T15:18:00.001-07:00

We're happy to report that the 3rd season will be kicking off on Sat. May 16th. Check back soon for more information on vendors and programming information.

October in Bloom

2008-10-16T17:56:00.000-07:00

Get ready for a C-O-O-L Saturday!

October is a busy time at the market. Last week, Lisa Simmons of the New Jersey Tree Foundation, discussed and demonstrated the proper way and the best time of the year to prune your trees and cut back your bushes.

Come to the market this Saturday for great tips on backyarding composting. Susan Konen, from the Burlington County Recycling Center, will be here from 8:30 to 12:30. She will bring compost material samples and demonstrate vermiculture (worm composting). Literature will be provided.

On October 25th, it's Pumpkin Painting Day! Buy your favorite pumpkin from a fantastic selection and uses our paints to decorate it.

For a list of current vendors, take a look below.

See you at The Farmers' Market !

An Exciting Fall

2008-09-30T16:33:00.000-07:00

This upcoming Saturday-- on October 4th -- a special guest will be joining us

at the Farmers' Market.

Mike McGrath, host of the nationally syndicated Public Radio Show, "You Bet Your Garden", will be discussing fall gardening tips. He will explain why fall is the time to plant spring bulbs, trees and shrubs and why it is the best time to perk up your lawns. McGrath, the former longtime editor of Organic Gardening Magazine, will reveal all the secrets of successful second-season gardening in a funny, fast paced workshop.

Live entertainment will be provided by South Saturn Delta, which performs its own brand of R&B blues funk-swamp rock jams.

Vendors you can find at the market this fall.

Agricultural Vendors

Cranberry Hall Farm

Hunter's Farm

Darmo's Farm

Spinella's Farm (heirloom varieties)

1895 Organic Farm

Griggstown Quail Farm

Busy Bee Farm

Perennial Patches

Windy Farm Alpacas

Alpaca Heritage Events

Macallister's Nursery

Davidson's Mushrooms

Briar Island Cranberries

Prepared or Baked Goods

Jimmie's BBQ

Barbie Lu's Sassy Salsa

Red Carpet Cakes

Versailles Bakery

Arts & Crafts

Kalis Krafts

Green Cow Studio

Starshine Furniture

The Burlington County Farmers' Market has so much to offer.

Hope to see you there.

Tomato Day

2008-09-07T06:43:00.000-07:00

As the summer comes to a close, we're still having a great time at the market!

You could find tomatoes all around the market on Tomato Day - from heirloom to organic.

Chef Caren was on the scene preparing 2 tomato dishes for customers to taste. Below is a recipe for an incredible tomato sandwich.

Crispy Pancetta, Mozzarella and Tomato Salad Sandwiches

Serves 6

Ingredients

12 thin slices pancetta (bacon)

6 1/2 inch slices of tomatoes

1/2 cup torn basil leaves

6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Balsamic Glace

1 tbsp fresh chopped oregano

1/2 tsp sea salt

6 slices brioche lightly toasted

6 slices mozzarella cheese

4 cups spring mix or baby arugula

1. Cook pancetta in pan in oven at 350 for 10 minutes until dry an crisp.

2. Place tomato on platter, add basil, olive oil, oregano and salt.

3. Sprinkle with black pepper. Allow to stand 30 minutes.

4. Toast bread, top with pancetta, mozzarella, tomato and spring mix.

5. Sprinkle with balsamic glace.

Enjoy!

As we slide into Fall, 2 new vendors will be joining us. Stay tuned.

Fun With Herbs

2008-08-22T14:07:00.000-07:00

Last week was Just Peachy. Along with delicious peaches from the Durrs, our bakers prepared fresh peach cobblers, peach pies and various peach pastries. Executive Chef / Owner of Culinary Experience prepared a delicious peach dessert to share with our happy shoppers.
It was - Grilled Summer Peaches with Vanilla Brown Sugar Topping

Grilled Peaches
4 peach halves / not too ripe
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tsp granulated sugar

1. In bowl toss peach halves with oil and sugar.
2. Preheat grill on medium high heat and place peaches cut-side down. Wait about 45 seconds, then do a quarter turn, leaving peaches down on the cut side for about 30 seconds (that will give those fancy grill marks).
3. Remove from heat.

Vanilla Brown Sugar Topping
3/4 cup vanilla wafers crushed
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp orange juice
2 tsp granulated sugar

1. In small sauce pan, melt butter
2. Add extract, sugar and orange juice
3. Let cook on low heat until all the sugar dissolves.
4. In bowl, place the crusted wafers . Then add the butter mixture and mix together with a spoon.

Putting Finished Dish Together
Take grilled peaches and put about a tbsp of topping on each half (more if you like). Put in a 400 degree oven for about 5 minutes or until topping gets golden brown. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream (my favorite!)

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On August 23rd, culinary herbalist, educator and food writer Susan Belsinger, will present educational workshops, focusing on ways to enjoy the smell and taste of fresh herbs.

She will conduct 2 workshops during Farmers' Market hours.
10:45 to 11:30am - harvesting tips and how to preserve
11:45 to 12:30pm - free cooking demonstrations featuring summer favorite foods flavored with herbs.

Hope to see you at the Farmers' Market! Come - Learn - Enjoy!

Another Great Saturday

2008-08-14T11:05:00.000-07:00

Farmers' Market Update

**Vendors now offering a diverse selection of local produce**
Cranberry Hall Farm
Hunter's Farm
Durr Farm
Spinella Farm - Heirloom Varieties
1895 Organic Farm - Certified Organic
Darmo's Farm

**Agricultural vendors offering specialty items**

Griggstown Quail Farm

Busy Bee Farm

Perennial Patches

Longview Flowers

Macallister's Nursery

Davidson's Mushrooms

Windy Farm Alpacas

Alpaca Heritage Events

**Prepared Foods**

Jimmie's BBQ

PD Catering

The Kind Kettle

Barbie Lu's Sassy Salsa

A Coffee House

K-9 Pet Chef

**Baked Goods**

Red Carpet Cakes

Versailles Bakery

**Crafts**

Kalis Krafts

Green Cow Studio

Rochelle Rose Bath & Body

This Saturday - Aug. 16th - is Just Peachy Day. Our Chef, Tim Witcher, will be preparing a delicious peach dish. After everyone gets a taste of it, I will post the recipe next week.

However, some of you were asking about the corn dish that Tim made a few weeks ago.

So here it is......

Roasted Jersey Corn Salad with Smoked Bacon-Lime Dressing

Ingredients:

4 cups - roasted corn kernels

7 slices - smoked / cooked bacon, diced

1 each - jersey tomato, diced

1 tbsp - fresh cilantro, chopped

1/4 cup - red onion, diced

1 each - jalapeno, chopped

2 tsp - garlic, chopped

1/2 each - lime

2 tbsp - extra virgin olive oil

1. In bowl, squeeze 1/2 lime, add bacon and olive oil and whisk together

2. Add remaining ingredients

3. Add salt and pepper to taste

4. Enjoy !

Is it Really August?

2008-08-07T10:23:00.000-07:00

The weather on Saturday is going to be perfect for outdoor activities.

*** 82 and Sunny ***

There is so much In-Season Jersey Fresh produce at the market - from all kinds of berries, to all kinds of beans, melons, tomatoes, corn, squash and on and on.....

It seems like it was only yesterday that blueberries arrived at the market. Before you know it, cranberries will be here!

Last week so many of you gathered around Chef Tim Witcher to taste his fresh and quite unique salad he was serving up. I've written the delicious recipe below.
(Next week I'll include his Roasted Jersey Corn Salad with Smoked Bacon Lime Dressing.)

Watermelon Salad with Fresh Mozzarella, Basil and Arugula

Ingredients:

2 cups - watermelon, small diced pieces

1/2 cup - fresh mozzarella, small diced pieces

6 each - basil leaves sliced thin

2 cups - baby arugula

1/4 cup - red onion sliced thin

2 tbsp - balsamic vinaigrette

Salt and pepper

Toss all ingredients in large bowl.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve right away and enjoy!

****See you at the Market*****

Melons in - Blueberries out

2008-07-31T11:18:00.000-07:00

Every week, so many of you have been visiting the market and all it has to offer. This Saturday looks like another great, and possibly a very hot day. We're lucky that it's always cool in the vendors' barn.

Briar Island will be at the market on Saturday with their blueberries. But that may be the last of the sweet, delicious fruit until next year. Tips below for freezing them.

August 3rd is National Watermelon Day and we are celebrating it at the market. Many vendors will be selling watermelons, while some will be giving you samples to enjoy - including Chef Tim Witcher. He will be preparing Fresh Watermelon and Mozzarella Salad for you to sample.

Watermelons.....did you know?

*They are more than 90% water.
*They are part of the gourd family.
*In ancient times, travelers used
them as a source of transportable water
*Their seeds (like pumpkin seeds)
can be roasted and eaten.
*Some people use the rind for making
preserves, pickles or relish.

*That makes the whole watermelon edible!

Tips for freezing Blueberries

High in antioxidents, blueberries are considered a super fruit. In order to reap the health benefits of these tasty little berries all year, while taking advantage of seasonal prices, freezing is an easy way to preserve them.
1. Rinse berries in collander and remove any stems, stray leaves or wildlife.
2. Pat dry and arrange berries in a single layer on baking sheet that will fit flat in a freezer. (I suggest placing a clean, dry dish towel on bottom of tray so berries won't stick.
3. Place tray flat in freezer, so berries don't roll or touch one another. You may stack trays, as long as there's enough space for cold air to move through. Wait about 4 hours, to be sure all berries are frozen through.
4. Once berries are frozen solid, choose containers to keep them in . Many people prefer plastic freezer bags, but I like glass.
***If you use bags, you can use a straw to suck out excess air beore completely sealing, to help prevent freezer burn.
***If you use glass, do not attempt to thaw contents by placing containers in hot water. It may break and harm you.

Blueberries are small and they thaw quickly, so for most recipes, there is no need to thaw them before use. Because they were frozen before placing in larger containers, any berries that are stuck together should be very easy to nudge apart. I usually just shake the jar gently before opening.

Enjoy the watermelons (and blueberries) this weekend. Hope to see you at the market!

A great time to buy local

2008-07-17T12:00:00.000-07:00

We hope you have been enjoying your visits to the

Burlington County Farmers' Market.

**Vendors now offering a diverse selection of local produce**

Cranberry Hall Farm

Hunter's Farm

Durr Farm

Spinella Farm - Heirloom Varieties

1895 Organic Farm - Certified Organic

Darmo's Farm

The Spinella Farm family has such a unique variety of heirloom produce. This Saturday they will be bringing hardneck garlic, hosta la vista squash, french breakfast radishes and fresh gourmet carrots. You should also try their lemon cucumbers!

The Hunters and Cranberry Hall will be bringing their delicious Jersey corn, along with fresh field tomatoes and watermelon.

The Durr Farm still has plenty of juicy peaches. The blackberries that they are bringing on Saturday are just out of this world! Their corn on the cob is great, too.

And look for Briar Island Blueberries to give us their sweet, plump blueberries.

Just Some Blueberry Fun Facts.......

Did you know:

**Blueberries are related to azaleas and rhododendrons.

**Over 200 million pounds of blueberries are grown

every year in North America.

**They won't ripen once they are picked.

**Over 1500 new products containing blueberries

were introduced on the market last year.

**Blueberries have more antioxidants

than most other fruits and vegetables.

**They are delicious!

And Blackberry Fun Facts......

Did you know:

**Blackberries are very high in Vitamin C and fiber.

**They help with stomach problems, such as nausea.

**Blackberries strengthen blood vessels, protect eyesight

and can reduce risk of heart disease.

**Blackberries are fat free.

**They are delicious!

Hope to see you at the Market!

Peaches are here...

2008-07-10T12:30:00.000-07:00

It's a great time of year at the Farmers' Market. Corn, blueberries and tomatoes have just recently come into season. Now peaches are ready to be picked.

We've really had some great crowds at the market each week. Whether it's raining or the sun is shining, people keep coming back for the delicious Jersey produce, our prepared foods and the live entertainment.

With peaches now in-season, and grilling on everyone's minds, here is a very simple yet delicious end to a grilled meal. Peaches are grilled with a balsamic glaze, then served up with crumbled blue cheese. Perfect for summer entertaining!

Grilled Peaches

Ingredients

3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons ground black peppercorns
2 large fresh peaches with skins, halved
and pitted
2 1/2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

Directions

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the sugar
balsamic vinegar and pepper. Simmer until liquid has
reduced by one half. It should become slightly thicker.
Remove from heat and set aside.

2. Preheat grill for medium-high heat.

3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Place peaches on the
grill, cut side down. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until
the flesh is caramelized.

4. Turn peaches over. Brush the top sides with balsamic glaze
and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.

5. Place peaches on serving dishes and drizzle with remaining
glaze. Sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese and enjoy.

It's the season for grilling veggies on the BBQ

2008-07-03T07:23:00.000-07:00

Vendors Offering a Diverse Selection of Local Produce:

Cranberry Hall Farm- Darmo's Farm - The Durr Farm - The Hunter Farm - The Spinella Farm w/ Heirloom Varieties; The 1895 Organic Farm with Certified Organic Produc

Vendors Offering Offering Unique Seasonal Selections:

Briar Island - Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, and coming in the fall, fresh to market cranberries from the Pines

Busy Bee Farm - Honey, honey soaps, potpourri, lavender and herbs

Davidson's Exotic Mushrooms - Exotic mushrooms direct to you from Kennett Square, PA, mushroom capital of the world

Griggstown Quail Farm - Poultry, game birds, honey, pot pies, baked goods

Longview Flowers - Cut flowers, herb plants, heirloom tomatoes, sedum / succulents for containers

Macallisters Nursery - Hanging baskets, patio planters, hardy mums in season

Perennial Patches - Herbaceous perennials

Fenwick Manor Farm, Windy Farm Alpacas, and Alpaca Heritage Events - alpaca fiber products from local alpaca farms

Local Baked Goods:
Red Carpet Cakes - Pies, coffee cake, muffins, cookies

Versailles Bakery - Authentic french breads and pastries

Local Vendors Offering Prepared Foods and Household Crafts:
Barbie Lu's Salsa - homemade seasonal salsas A

Coffee House - Fresh coffee and baked goods

Jimmies BBQ - Grilled BBQ ribs, wings, and sausage

PD Catering - gourmet cuisine

The Kind Kettle - sweet, glazed popcorn

Kalis Krafts - hand-poured soy, vegetable & beeswax candles

Green Cow Studio - Hand-made soap, hand-knitted washcloths

It's that time of year again, when we love to grill outside on the BBQ.

Corn is perfect for grilling: it even comes in its own wrapper. Here is a simple way to make delicious grilled corn.

Grilled Corn in Husks

Seasoned with butter, parmesan cheese and parsley, grilled corn in the husks is especially good. Be sure to give the ears a long soak before putting them on the grill. Hot off the grate, the kernels are moist and tender with a wonderful, sweet flavor.

INGREDIENTS

* 4 ears sweet corn, in husks

* 1/4 cup butter, softened

* 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. Carefully peel back husks from corn to within 1 inch of bottom; Remove silk. Combine the butter and parsley and spread over corn.

2. Rewrap corn in husks and secure with string. Soak in cold water

for 20 minutes; drain.

3. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until

tender, turning often. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Enjoy the holiday weekend!

2008-06-26T12:31:00.000-07:00

Vendors Offering a Diverse Selection of Local Produce:

Cranberry Hall Farm
Darmo's Farm (Starting Mid-July)
The Durr Farm
The Hunter Farm
The Spinella Farm w/ Heirloom Varieties
1895 Organic Farm - Certified Organic

Vendors Offering Offering Unique Seasonal Selections:

Briar Island - Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, and coming in the fall, fresh to market Cranberries from the Pines;
Busy Bee Farm - Honey, honey soaps, potpourri, lavender and herbs
Chandler Farm - For the first month of the market only...vegetable plants, annual flowers, and container herbs;
Davidson's Exotic Mushrooms - Kennett Square, PA - Exotic mushrooms direct to you from Kennett Square, PA, mushroom capital of the world;
Griggstown Quail Farm - Poultry, game birds, honey, pot pies, baked goods;
Longview Flowers - Cut flowers, herb plants, heirloom tomatoes, sedum / succulents for containers
Macallisers Nursery - Hanging baskets, patio planters, hardy mums in season;
Perennial Patches - Herbaceous perennials
Fenwick Manor Farm, Windy Farm Alpacas, and Alpaca Heritage Events - alpaca fiber products from local alpaca farms

Local Baked Goods:
Red Carpet Cakes - Pies, coffee cake, muffins, cookies
Versailles Bakery - Authentic french breads and pastries

Local Vendors Offering Prepared Foods and Household Crafts:
Barbie Lu's Salsa - homemade seasonal salsas
A Coffee House - Fresh coffee and baked goods;
Jimmies BBQ - Grilled BBQ ribs, wings, and sausage
PD Catering - gourmet wraps and grilled corn on the cob
The Kind Kettle - sweet, glazed popcorn;
Kalis Krafts - hand-poured soy, vegetable & beeswax candles
Green Cow Studio - Hand-made soap, hand-knitted washcloths
Rochell Rose Bath and Body - Hand-made soaps

Summer is here!

2008-06-19T12:39:00.000-07:00

Jersey Fresh Blueberries are in-season.

Live Music with Warm Hearted Country Band

4-H Belgium Draft Horse and Miniature Horse

Sunflower seed giveaways

Local and organic produce

Perennials, hanging baskets, tomato plants and cut flowers

Fresh off the grill - ribs and chicken, vegetable wraps and corn on the cob

Delicious chicken pot pies, breads and pastries

Homemade salsa, lavender honey and mushrooms

Alpaca products and candles

Come and enjoy all of this while relaxing with fresh, hot and iced coffee.

Hope to see you on Saturday!

Opening Day is Saturday

2008-06-10T16:12:00.000-07:00

We couldn't be more excited for opening day this coming Saturday, June 14th. Starting this week the Burlington County Farmers Market will be open from 8:30 - 1:00 pm every Saturday through November 1st...rain or shine. This week the Daisy Jug Band will be performing and in the late morning, a special performance by the Burlington County 4H Cloggers Club. Chef Karen Diamond will be cooking up something fresh with ingredients from some of Burlington County's best farmers. This weekly farmers market is held at the Burlington County Community Ag Center in Moorestown, NJ...a preserved farm located near the corner of Hartford and Centerton Roads.

Many of the vendors who participated last year (our inaugural season) are back and some new vendors have been added who will add variety for customers while maintaining the focus on fresh local products of the highest quality.

If you were a frequent market shopper last year, you'll find some changes / additions:

Most of our vendors will be under the renovated barn so that rain or shine, the market will be up and running
Music and unique programs will be featured weekly
Some new seating options
Two new local chefs to demonstrate all that can be done with fresh and top-notch offerings from our local farmers.
The County Master Gardeners will be back the 2nd market day of the month to provide on-site gardening tips and answer your questions.
The site is much improved with expanded Community Gardens, a Raised-Bed Demonstration Garden Area and two Rain Gardens, designed and maintained by two dedicated Burlington County Master Gardeners.

If you appreciate this outlet for fresh Jersey Fresh products and family fun...tell a family member, neighbor or friend about farmers market in Moorestown. The second year should be a great one with your continued support for our featured farmers and local vendors.

Vendors in GREEN are new for the 2008 Season. This is a producer-driven community farmers market so you'll find that the products offered will change with the season. Check the following link to see what is typically available during New Jersey's growing season:

http://www.state.nj.us/jerseyfresh/searches/availability.htm

NJ Tomatoes Have Added to List of States with Safe Tomatoes...so the now in-season Jersey Fresh greenhouse tomatoes and the soon to be available field tomatoes are safe. Food security...just another reason to support your local farmers.

http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/news/press/2008/approved/press080610.html

Vendors Offering a Diverse Selection of Local Produce:

Cranberry Hall Farm- Cookstown (Burlington), NJ; Darmo's Farm (Starting Mid-July) - Moorestown (Burlington), NJ; The Durr Farm - North Hanover / Chesterfield (Burlington), NJ;
The Hunter Farm - Cinnaminson (Burlington), NJ; The Spinella Farm - Hammonton (Atlantic), NJ w/ Heirloom Varieties; The 1895 Organic Farm - Lumberton (Burlington), NJ - Certified Organic

Vendors Offering Offering Unique Seasonal Selections:

Briar Island - Shamong (Burlington), NJ - Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, and coming in the fall, fresh to market Cranberries from the Pines; Busy Bee Farm - Tabernacle (Burlington), NJ - Honey, honey soaps, potpourri, lavender and herbs; Chandler Farm - Lumberton (Burlington), NJ - For the first month of the market only...vegetable plants, annual flowers, and container herbs; Davidson's Exotic Mushrooms - Kennett Square, PA - Exotic mushrooms direct to you from Kennett Square, PA, mushroom capital of the world; Griggstown Quail Farm - Princeton (Mercer), NJ - Poultry, game birds, honey, pot pies, baked goods; Longview Flowers - Lumberton (Burlington), NJ - Cut flowers, herb plants, heirloom tomatoes, sedum / succulents for containers Macallisers Nursery - Bordentown (Burlington), NJ - Hanging baskets, patio planters, hardy mums in season; Perennial Patches - Southampton (Burlington), NJ - Herbaceous perennials Fenwick Manor Farm, Windy Farm Alpacas, and Alpaca Heritage Events - Burlington County, NJ - alpaca fiber products from local alpaca farms

Local Baked Goods:

Red Carpet Cakes - Mt. Holly (Burlington), NJ - Pies, coffee cake, muffins, cookies
Versailles Bakery - Collingswood (Camden County), NJ - Authentic french breads and pastries

Local Vendors Offering Prepared Foods and Household Crafts:

Barbie Lu's Salsa - Mt. Laurel (Burlington), NJ - homemade seasonal salsas A Coffee House - Mt. Laurel (Burlington), NJ - Fresh coffee and baked goods; Jimmies BBQ - Willingboro (Burlington), NJ - Grilled BBQ ribs, wings, and sausage; PD Catering - Edgewater Park (Burlington), NJ - gourmet cuisine The Kind Kettle - Mt. Laurel (Burlington), NJ - sweet, glazed popcorn; Kalis Krafts - Marlton (Burlington), NJ - hand-poured soy, vegetable & beeswax candles Green Cow Studio - Moorestown (Burlington), NJ - Hand-made soap, hand-knitted washcloths

Here are some links of interest. More links and interesting stories will be posted as the season moves on. Check back with this blog mid-week throughout the summer and the fall.

http://www.state.nj.us/jerseyfresh/

http://www.njfarmfresh.rutgers.edu/

http://www.seasonalchef.com/

http://www.njskylands.com/fmpreserve.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_food

http://www.slowfood.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain_garden

2008 Market Season Plans Are Underway!

2008-02-13T14:40:00.001-08:00

The 2008 Burlington County Farmers Market Season will start on Saturday, June 14th and run until Saturday, November 1st. More information will be posted shortly.

Our First Rainy Day!

2007-10-25T14:17:00.000-07:00

Well... Our last day is going to be a wet one. It had to happen sooner or later. What a great season we had! Thank you for coming out and supporting our local vendors.

If you love fresh broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, collards, eggplant and squash, don't miss out on our last day. Our farmers have so much more, including cut flowers, pumpkins, gourds and apple cider.

Rain or shine, we planned a big day on Saturday, with more vendors, live music and pumpkin carving and decorating. We'll have two different kinds of chefs on Saturday. Our regulars, Nick and Nick, will be preparing escarole soup and broccoli salad. And Curbside Chef will be visiting us, creating a variety of seasonal dishes.

We want to thank you again for your support this year. So many of you visited each week, spending time with the vendors, listening to the music, chatting with the chefs about their secret ingredients and enjoying the chicken and ribs. It's been a learning year for us and we'll be back next year, opening a little bit earlier and with some new ideas.

So make this Saturday your grocery day and eat fresh and in-season at the Burlington County Farmers' Market. Bring your family and friends.

T H A N K Y O U

Where did the season go?

2007-10-18T13:09:00.000-07:00

Just 2 more weeks until the close of our season! And the fall produce just keeps on coming. It's a great time to visit the market, with all the squash, sweet potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, pumpkins, gourds and so much more.

Medford Station will be performing this Saturday. So come and enjoy the music and the semi-fall weather, have some lunch and pick up some dinner before you leave. Remember to stock up on your local and fresh fall produce.

Our last market day will be on October 27th. Bring the kids and enjoy pumpkin painting and carving. There will also be activities sponsored by the Cranberry Association.

So make Saturday your grocery day and eat fresh and in-season at the Burlington County Farmers' Market. Don't forget to tell your family and friends about the market. See you there!

Finally Fall!

2007-10-11T13:12:00.000-07:00

It's going to be a great Saturday at the market. Fall weather will finally be with us. Come and help us celebrate National 4-H Week. There will be all kinds of animals for the children to pet and the very talented cloggers will dancing for us around noon. Before noon, you can enjoy live music by Pine Hollow Drifters.

Along with our weekly agricultural vendors selling their fresh, cool-weather produce and fall decorations, Edwards' Christmas Trees will be back with their unique broom corn wreaths and swags and painted pumpkins and gourds.

The Master Gardeners will also be at the Market, sharing ideas about fall lawn care.
So, come early and get some hot coffee or cider to go along with your fresh, and still warm, baked goods. Remember to visit the chefs to sample their fall treats. And don't leave until you grab some lunch at Jimmie's BBQ and dinner at Griggstown Farm.

So make Saturday your grocery day and eat fresh and in-season at the Burlington County Farmers Market. Don't forget to tell your neighbors, friends and co-workers about the market!

Where's the fall weather?

2007-10-04T14:01:00.000-07:00

We had a great Corn Fest last Saturday! So many people came out to enjoy the live music, the roasted corn, and the free scarecrow making fun. The weather was perfect.

It's going to be more like summer this Saturday. So come out, listen to the live music, enjoy the warm weather, and see what our agricultural vendors have in their fall line-up. Their squash, sweet potatoes, broccoli and apples are fresh and delicious.

It has to get colder soon. And Fenwick Manor will be here on Saturday, selling their one-of-a-kind, hand-woven and hand-made alpaca clothing and accessories. They have such beautiful products.

As always, Jimmie's BBQ will be cooking up great chicken and ribs; good for lunch at the market or dinner later on. And remember to grab some of Griggstown's pot pies. Delicious!! Kalis Krafts and Busy bee will be selling their home-made and tasty bee-made products.

So make Saturday your grocery day and eat fresh and in-season at the Burlington County Farmers' Market. Don't forget to tell your neighbors, friends and co-workers about the market.

Sunny Skies Again!

2007-09-27T13:54:00.000-07:00

Corn Roast is here --- September 29th!!
Come on out and enjoy a great SUNNY day at the Burlington County Farmers Market. We have so much planned for the day. Along with roasted corn on the cob, you will be able to make your own scarecrow. It's that time of year again for fall decorations, and pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks are here. We will have plenty of vendors who can help you out with all your needs.

This Saturday you will find a Native Corn Husk Doll maker, demonstrating and displaying her dolls. There will also be 2 different wheat weavers, displaying and selling their products.

Our weekly agricultural vendors will also be here on Saturay, so come and stock up on their fresh fall vegetables.

Come and enjoy the BBQ and relax while you listen to live music by Ernie and Neal.
So make Saturday your grocery day at the Burlington County Farmers Market.
As always, thanks for your support. Hope to see you on Saturday!

Fall Around the Corner

2007-09-20T14:23:00.000-07:00

There is nothing like a farmers markets in the fall. The squash, sweet potatoes, gourds, pumpkins, indian corn and cornstalks are in, along with the apples and apple cider. You can always count on Chefs Nick and Nick to prepare something fresh and in-season for you to sample.

This Saturday, you will be able to find hand crafted brooms from Jersey Jerry Broomsquire, beautiful candles from Kalis Krafts, hand crafted alpaca products from Windy Farm Alpacas and delicious honey from Busy Bee.

Jimmie's BBQ will be cookin up their delicious chicken, ribs and hot dogs. And remember to stop by Griggstown Quail Farm for mouth watering pot pies and other great dinner treats.

We're very excited about the next few weeks at the market as we head into fall. We still have two more festival days to come. At the end of September we will celebrate fall with free scarecrow making, a corn roast, a wheat weaving demonstration and cookie decorating. And remember, we always have live music for you to enjoy. There is much more I'll tell you about next week.

So make Saturday your grocery day and eat fresh and in-season at the Burlington County Farmers Market. Remember to tell your neighbors, family and friends about the market.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Corn Roast Saturday!

2007-09-13T09:48:00.000-07:00

We will be celebrating with a corn roast this Saturday. Come on out and enjoy the market, while sampling our roasted corn, courtesy of Hunter and Cranberry Hall Farms. We'll be behind the grill from 9:00 until the corn runs out. The chefs will be preparing wonderful fall specialties of sweet potato chips and spinach salad with sweet potato croutons. Remember to get their recipe secrets before leaving.

As fall approaches, so do the wonderful fall crops. You can still enjoy the summer produce and fall produce at the same time. Fenwick Manor Farm will be with us on Saturday with their beautiful handwoven, hand-crafted products. Busy Bee Farm and Green Cow Studio will also be at the market, selling their many varieties of honey and hand-made soaps.

If you come to the market hungry, remember to stop by Jimmie's BBQ for a delicious and quick lunch of chicken, ribs or hot dogs, while enjoying live music by Home Cookin Bluegrass. Remember, we'll have live music every week until the market closes on October 27th. And Griggstown can help you with your dinner dilemmas. Their chicken pot pies and fruit pies make great meals.

So make Saturday your grocery day and eat fresh and in-season at the Burlington County Farmers Market. Don't forget to tell your neighbors, friends and co-workers about the market.

Summer is still here......

2007-09-06T14:06:00.000-07:00

Summer fruits and vegetables are still in. The market will be in full swing until the end of October, and we have so much planned in the upcoming weeks. Each Saturday you can visit the market and enjoy live music. Last week the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble entertained the shoppers. They were fantastic! This Saturday come and enjoy music by Warm Hearted Country.

Our agricultural vendors are still selling their delicious summer produce. And, remember to pick up some juicy fall apples. Our chefs, Nick and Nick, will be preparing some apple specialties for your sampling. They always seem to surprise us with their unique combinations of ingredients.

Come have lunch at the market and enjoy the music.

Our Corn Roast will be at the end of September, with music and activities planned for the kids. Details soon.....

So make Saturday your grocery day and eat fresh and in-season from the Burlington County Farmers Market. Don't forget to tell your neighbors, friends and co-workers about the market! Hope to see you there!

Where did the summer go?

2007-08-30T08:52:00.000-07:00

It's Labor Day weekend already! We've had a great summer at the County's Farmers Market as we prepare to head into the Fall. Our agricultural vendors still have plenty of their summer fruits and vegetables available while they prepare to bring in their fall line of crops. The Durr Farm is ready with their gala apples. Edwards' Christmas Tree Farm, our new vendor, will be joining our market this Saturday. They will be selling their broom corn wreaths & swags, painted pumpkins & gourds, dried floral wreaths & arrangements and wheat weaving.
Our favorite chefs, Nick & Nick will be preparing something delicious as usual, for your sampling. Make sure you stop by for a taste!
Our Farmers' Market Music Series will run from this Saturday until the end of October. Come and enjoy the music of Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble on Saturday. There will also be face painting for the children from 8:30 until 1:00.

So make Saturday your grocery day and eat fresh and in-season at the Burlington County Farmers Market. Don't forget to tell you neighbors, friends and co-workers about the market. See you soon!

Tomato Fiesta is Here!!

2007-08-23T09:50:00.000-07:00

It's Tomato Fiesta Day at the Farmers' Market this Saturday!! We hope you can come out and enjoy the tomatoes, tomatoes, and more tomatoes. Our agricultural vendors will continue to sell their summer crops, while showcasing their varieties of tomatoes. Come and spend the day with us, and enjoy the variety of prepared foods and produce from our vendors. Chefs Nick & Nick will be preparing a variety of tasty tomato treats for you to sample. Maybe our bakers will even add some tomatoes to their delicious breads and rolls. There will be a live Mariachi Band and dancers from the Mexican Dance Company to entertain you.

Even though the blueberries are gone, Christina from Briar Island will be back to share information on cranberries. She is going to bring brochures on the Pinelands and have cranberry activities the kids can get involved with. Jersey Jerry the Broomsquire will be here with his hand-made brooms made from broom corn sorghum. And be sure to visit Mary from Perennial Patches just one more time. This will be her last Saturday with us. Of course, Alpaca Heritage, Kalis Krafts, and Busy Bee will be back selling their uniquie, one of a kind products.

So make Saturday your grocery day and eat fresh and in-season from the Burlington County Farmers' Market. Don't forget to tell your neighbors, friends and co-workers about the market!

Summer's in full swing!

2007-08-16T07:50:00.000-07:00

It certainly won't feel like summer this Saturday...we hope you can come out with us and enjoy the fantastic (cooler) weather! Our agricultural vendors continue to have those wonderful summer crops, as we also look forward to their fall specialties. Right now they are preparing for our Tomato Fiesta which will take place on August 25th. More about that next week...

To compliment our other bakers, Jennifer from Red Carpet Cakes joined us last week for the first time, and brought her out-of-this-world muffins and other sticky treats. She is a great addition to our farm market family.

Windy Farm Alpacas will be back with us on Saturday with their hand-woven, hand-crafted products. It's always exciting to see their one of a kind items. Busy Bee and Green Cow will be with us again, selling their delicious varieties of honey and hand-made soaps.

For a quick, delicious lunch or if you are planning ahead for dinner, remember to stop by Jimmie's BBQ for their ready-to-eat specialties or Griggstown for their pot pies or marinated chicken, to be enjoyed later at home. Each Saturday, Nick and Nick use local produce to create a taste bud masterpiece for your sampling. Remember to grab their recipe secrets before leaving.

The Burlington County Library will be at the market for the first time on Saturday, sharing their many variety of books and special events that they have planned for the end of summer and into the fall.

So make Saturday your grocery day and eat fresh and in-season from the Burlington County Farmers Market. Don't forget to tell your neighbors, friend and co-workers about the market!

And the sunny skies continue.....

2007-08-09T09:20:00.000-07:00

We've really had such beautiful weather, although sometimes it's been a little too hot. Saturday looks like it will be another great day. Our agricultural vendors are overfowing with fresh, delicious fruits, vegetables and herbs. We're sorry to see the blueberries go, but Briar Island will still be at the market to share information on cranberries and blueberries. And even though blueberries are gone, peaches are still in!

We have an additional baker coming this Saturday, until the end of the season. Red Carpet Cakes will be bringing along their muffins, pastries and donuts to compliment Mama's Cookies and Erlton's Italian baked specialties.

Burlington County's Master Gardeners will be here on Saturday to give us some tips on lawn care. They should have some good ideas to help us during this heat wave.

And to help quench your thirst, Boost is back!

So make Saturday your grocery day and eat fresh and in-season from the Burlington County Farmers Market. Don't forget to tell your neighbors, friends and co-workers about the market. Spread the word!

August is here!

2007-08-01T09:02:00.000-07:00

What a great Saturday we just had! We really thought the rain would force us inside. To our surprise, not only was it dry, it was sunny and hot. Thanks to so many of you who came out to support our local vendors. We had a peachy day!!

We are going to have even more produce this Saturday at the market. Durr Farm will be complimenting our current agricultural vendors with additional fresh fruits and vegetables.

Blueberries are almost out of season. So stop by Briar Island and get your last of the season. Mary from Perennial Patches will be having another special this Saturday selling her summer-bloom flowers.

We can't forget about Chefs Nick and Nick. They will be preparing fingerling potato salad with sundried tomatoes and green beans. Delicious again!

So make Saturday your grocery day and eat fresh & in-season from the Burlington County Farmers Market. Don't forget to tell your neighbors, friends and co-workers about the market! Spread the word!

Festival and Picnic at the Market!

2007-07-26T08:57:00.000-07:00

It's Just Peachy at the Burlington County Farmers Market. We hope you can come spend the day with us. You can bring a blanket and a picnic basket if you'd like, and of course enjoy the variety of prepared foods and peach treats from our vendors. There will be live music and face painting for the kids.

Along with the fresh fruits and vegetables from Spinella Farm and Cranberry Hall Farm, Hunter's Farm will be bringing sliced watermelon and peach cider to sell. Hopefully, they will be able to create some refreshing peach slushies with their neighbor, Boost Cafe. It's a peach festival, so Durr Farm will be ready with their peaches, peaches, and more peaches.

Erlton always has wonderful stromboli and focaccia and Ernestine from Mama's Homemade Cookies will be baking her treats for Saturday. To compliment these vendors, The Village Bakery will be coming for one day with their delicious peach pies and frangipane peach bars. They will be here from 10 until noon, so be here early.

Of course - Chefs Nick and Nick always seem to collect a crowd around them. On Saturday, they will be preparing carmelized peaches with dandelion greens and champaigne vinegrette, along with peach chutney. Delicious as usual...

It's going to be a fantastic day - Rain or shine!!!
Hope to see you there.

More Blueberries and Peaches!

2007-07-19T08:53:00.000-07:00

The weather has really been on our side! The agriculture vendors are in full swing with their sweet corn, tomatoes, cantelopes, melons, blueberries and peaches, along with so much more fresh produce.

If you love your perennials, get ready for Saturday. Mary from Perennial Patches will be having her perennial "Dollar Day" event. Ernestine from Mama's Homemade Cookies will be with us again delighting us with her baked goods, along with hot and cold coffee from the Coffee Beanery.

Every Saturday chef Nick and Nick surprise us with the most delicious summer salads, using the most interesting combinations of ingredients. Everyone seemed to enjoy their watermelon soup last Saturday. A true taste bud delight! We look forward to another great day with them.

Bruce from Boost Cafe is also returning with his slushies and pretzels. He will be with us every Saturday through August. As we mentioned last week, Jimmie's BBQ will continue to give us their delicious chicken and ribs, but will also add sausage and hot dogs to their menu, for those of you who would like lunch on-the-go.

We want to remind everyone that some vendors are on a rotating schedule and not present each week. This Saturday we look forward to having Green Cow Studio with their homemade soaps, Woolbearers with their hand spun wool products and Alpaca Heritage with their beautiful fleeces and yarns.

We also want to mention that Busy Bee will be at the market as always, selling their lavender, soaps and delicious lavender honey. And Griggstown Quail Farm continues to sell their out-of-this-world fruit pies, pot pies and poultry. Unfortunately, Loprete's Bread Company will not be added as a vendor, as previously stated.

Coming soon **** July 28th **** Just Peachy Festival! Get ready to bring your blanket and have a picnic! More info to come.

As always, thanks for your support. Hope to see you on Saturday.

Peaches and New Vendors!

2007-07-12T11:55:00.000-07:00

We had such a great crowd last Saturday and it looks like we're in for beautiful weather again this weekend.

Everyone seemed to enjoy Hunter's sweet corn last week. Along with the corn, and other fresh produce, this week Hunter Farm will be bringing their own seedless watermelon and eggplant. Cranberry Hall Farm will also be bringing their own cantelopes and watermelon this Saturday! And peaches are in full swing at the Durr Farm. Look for peaches, peaches, peaches!! Mary from Perennial Patches had great success last week with her lilies. This Saturday she will be bringing ornamental grasses.

We also have two new vendors joining us this Saturday. Loprete Bread Company of Marlton will be with us selling
Italian pastries, cheeses, olives, cinnamon buns and more. Ernestine from Mama's Homemade Cookies is promising to delight our taste buds with treats from her kitchen, as well as coffee from the Coffee Beanery.

If you have tasted Jimmie's delicious ribs and chicken, you will be pleased to hear they will be selling sausage and hot dogs next week, for those of you who would prefer a quicker lunch-on-the-go. We are really looking forward to that.

And finally, the Master Gardeners will be present this Saturday to demonstrate how to incorporate perennials into your landscape. They should have some pretty good ideas! If you have any pests in your own garden that you want to ask them about, feel free to bring your questions.

As always, thanks for your support. Hope to see you on Saturday!

Get your July 4th weekend produce & gifts at the market!

2007-07-05T10:30:00.000-07:00

Stop by to pick up your corn, tomatoes, peaches (yes, it's that time of year again!) and other produce to bring to your 4th of July BBQ this Saturday. Don't forget to pick up marinated chicken for the grill, fresh cut flowers for the host or hostess, check out our wonderful selection of handmade crafts to brings as gifts...and so much more!

On to July

2007-07-01T10:33:00.000-07:00

Our first three weeks in June were a success! Many people came out to enjoy the farmers market, support our vendors as well as to enjoy our special programming. The Past Times Bluegrass band provided wonderful music on our opening day, while everyone enjoyed face painting and watching our resident Chef, Nick Sweeny, prepare delicious, seasonal dishes.

We're looking forward to July when Jersey Fresh produce will be in season and in abundance.

Farmers' Market Days in June

2007-05-22T14:37:00.001-07:00

Grand Opening festivities on June 16th will feature live music, cooking demonstrations, and more!

On June 30th...please join us for our "Summer Solistice" Celebration! Live Music, Farm Activities, Arts, Crafts, Cooking Demos, and more!

Every week at the Burlington County Farmers Market you will find fresh, locally grown produce accompanied by arts and crafts from various ag products from an amazing assortment of vendors (see previous post for vendor information). The last Saturday of every month will be a special event...stay tuned for information on July's planned event, "Just Peachy."

Did you know that a Community Garden will open on-site by mid-June? Feel free to stop by the garden area to see and smell what the community gardeners are up to. If you'd like a garden plot, call 856-642-3860 and request an application as soon as possible.

Vendors at the Burlington County Farmers Market

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Agricultural Vendors:

Briar Island Farm, Shamong, NJ (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries)
Busy Bee Farm, Tabernacle, NJ (lavender, lavender honey, soap, eggs)
Cranberry Hall Farm, Cookstown, NJ (diversified produce, eggs)
Durr Farm, North Hanover, NJ (fresh-cut flowers, berries, peaches)
Griggstown Quail Farm, Princeton, NJ (poultry, poussins, eggs, fruit pies, pot pies)
Hunter's Farm, Cinnaminson, NJ (diversified produce)
Perrenial Patches, Southampton, NJ (perennials, herbs, greenhouse plants)
Spinnella Farms, Hammonton, NJ (heirloom & specialty produce, eggs)
Fenwick Manor Farm Alpacas*, New Lisbon, NJ (alpaca products, fiber, fleeces)
Heritage Alpaca Events*, Columbus, NJ (alpaca products, fleeces, yarn)
Windy Farm Alpacas*, Chesterfield, NJ (alpaca fleeces, yarn, alpaca products)
Little Hooves Romneys*, Moorestown, NJ (whole and half lambs, hay, straw, wool)

Artisan & Craft Vendors:

The Jersey Jerry Broomsquire*, Mount Laurel, NJ (handmade brooms from broomcorn sorghum grown on a Burlington County preserved farm)
Green Cow Studio, Moorestown, NJ (handmade soaps, washcloths)
Kalis Krafts*, Marlton, NJ (hand-poured soy, vegetable, and beeswax candles)
Woolbearers*, Mount Holly, NJ (hand-spun wool products from sheep raised at the BCCAC)

Prepared Food Vendors:

Jimmie's BBQ (chicken, sides and ribs made from locally raised pork)
Erlton Italian Bakey, Camden, NJ (Foccacia, Italian Breads, meat, vegetable, cheese & cinnamon breads)
The Daily Grind, Mount Holly, NJ (coffee, breakfast items)
Boost Cafe*, Riverside, NJ (Boost slushies, pretzels)

* Vendors who are on a rotating schedule and are not attending every week

Opening Day is Saturday, June 16th

2007-04-05T16:10:00.000-07:00

The first Farmers Market at the Burlington County Community Agriculture Center is scheduled for Saturday, June 16th. The Farmers Market will open at 8:30 am and run until 1:00 pm, rain of shine. The Farmers Market will run every Saturday through the middle of October.

Check back to this site for information related to vendors and programming that is currently being planned for market days.

As of Friday, April 6th, 16 applications from interested farmers and rural craft vendors have been received. We expect to have a complete list of vendors and the ag products they will be selling listed on this site by April 20th.

The format of the Farmers Market is an open-air tailgate market anchored by locally grown produce vendors. The purpose of the market is to provide the farmers an outlet to sell their products directly to the consumer.

The Farmers Market is being held at the Burlington County Community Agriculture Center in Moorestown Twp. This is a preserved, working farm that was aquired by the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders in 2005. Parking is available on-site. The site will be open to the public starting June 1st. The site will also have a Community Garden and will be the site of a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm in the spring of 2008.

We hope to see you out at the farm starting Saturday, June 16th !