TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher and USDA officials will visit Hoboken Farmer’s Market this week to call attention to National and State Farmers Market Week and to encourage New Jersey residents to support these markets and our state’s farmers. Gov. Chris Christie has proclaimed Aug. 6 through 12 as Farmers Market Week in New Jersey. The USDA has also proclaimed the week National Farmers Market Week.
There are approximately 140 community farmers markets in the state this season. Farmers who attend the markets sell produce they’ve picked at the peak of ripeness within 24 hours of sale to ensure the best taste and highest quality.
The Hoboken Farmers Market is in its 20th season and is located at 4th and Garden Streets from 2 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday through Nov. 21. There are more than a dozen vendors, including three farmers and a variety of other food-related booths.
Eating Jersey Fresh fruits, vegetables and other agricultural products can go a long way to improving overall health. Eating locally also is a good choice for protecting our environment by reducing the miles a meal travels between farm and fork, lessening fuel consumption. In addition, choosing locally grown products helps keep New Jersey farmers on their land, preserving the Garden State’s quality of life.
Secretary Fisher will visit the Hoboken Farmers Market 2 p.m. on Tuesday at 4th and Garden Streets, Hoboken, NJ, 07030.
— New Jersey Department of Agriculture