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Opening Day of the Greenutley Nutley Farmers' Market is Sunday June 18

Opening Day of the Greenutley Nutley Farmers’ Market is Sunday June 18

NUTLEY, NJ – The JerseyFresh Nutley Farmers’ Market, like Nutley itself, is one of those gems that is hidden right in the middle of everything. With major roadways and freeways cutting through and across almost every town in the state except Nutley, the township is unique in that “you can’t get there from here.”

A trip into this Essex County community involves turns and curves, as well as passing…

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Frewmsh turkey burger over Jersey greens, cucumber, tomstoes and radishes.

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Can't get enough tacos in our house. This time was with fresh grilled chicken breasts, grilled onions and Jersey bell peppers.

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Ramsey Farmers' Market Garlic Festival Sunday, October 9th

Ramsey Farmers’ Market Garlic Festival Sunday, October 9th

RAMSEY NJ – The award winning Ramsey Farmers’ Market welcomes fall with their first ever Garlic Festival this Sunday, October 9th from 9AM-2PM at the Erie Plaza train station on West Main St., Ramsey, NJ.

Everything garlic…including garlic varieties from Rocks and Roots Garlic Farm, chopped marinated garlic, roasted garlic and 5 cheese ravioli, flavored oils, garlic powder and braids, garlic…

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At the Drop of an Apple, it’s Almost Time to Welcome the Fall Season

Gillian Armstrong, on behalf of the New Jersey Apple Industry Advisory Council

With the end of summer approaching quickly, its time to start thinking about sweeping up those sandy beach bags and firing up the grill one last time before entering the spirit of autumn. In only a few short weeks pumpkin spice will be making it's appearance at your local coffee shop, schools will be back in session, and most importantly, apples, our favorite fall fruits will be making their way back into our kitchens. After a very long, difficult year of managing and preparing the orchards, farmers are thrilled to announce another great season will be here before we know it.

Jersey apple growers are especially excited about opening their doors this year to the 2016 apple season come September. “It’s been a year full of extra work and hope, but were ready!” says farmer Pete Johnson of Burlington County.

This year, mild winter weather patterns caused early budding for many fruit trees that were later followed by on-going waves of bitter cold temperatures. These unpredictable sets of weather conditions took a major toll on fruit blossoms, making the 2016 season very susceptible to high levels of loss. In effort to combat against such threatening circumstances, Jersey growers had to take extreme measures of defense in hopes to save their 2016 crop. This April, with temperatures dropping below 30 degrees farmers were found dragging irrigation lines, hoses, and sprinklers into the orchard to spray water over the trees during all hours of the night. When applying this irrigation method farmers use the energy released from the water when it freezes to keep the temperature of the ice at a constant 32 degrees, providing a thermal layer for a budding plant. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Agriculture worked collaboratively to allow farmers to utilize this and other methods of protection including controlled, open burnings or specialized torches known as “smudge pots” to protect the livelihood of New Jersey fruit growers. While these methods seemed to have been helping, fruit growers held their breath for weeks as they waited out the cold to predict the impact of the 2016 crop.

Photo: Giamarese Farm, Middlesex Co. New Jersey

It was because of long hours, hard work and collaboration that farmers were able to overcome the unsettling spring, and ensure a bountiful apple season this autumn. This September, apple growers are relieved to report another great season will be here with high volumes and large assortments for consumers to enjoy.

Stay tuned to hear more from our Jersey Fresh team on the status of the season, happening events, apple facts, and stories from our growers this season by following the Jersey Fresh tumblr page and liking Jersey Fresh on Facebook. Don’t forget to share your experience this apple season by hashtagging #JerseyFreshLove to show your love for all things, Jersey Fresh!