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Strawberry Season: Get Them Jersey Fresh In Barnegat-Manahawkin

Strawberry season starts at the end of May. Here's where you can get the best local produce.

Looking for some fresh strawberries?
Looking for some fresh strawberries? (Jenna Fisher/Patch)

BARNEGAT-MANAHAWKIN, NJ — One of the best parts of spring and summer is the delicious fresh produce here in New Jersey.

We're lucky to have tons of great farmer's markets and farm stands in the area. And with strawberry season starting at the end of May there's no better time to support local businesses by shopping for these sweet berries.

Skip the chain grocery stores and get the freshest strawberries from these local spots.

Find out what's happening in Barnegat-Manahawkinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Stores

  • Sassafrass Hill Farm (184 NJ-72, Barnegat)
  • Anvil Farms (2523 Anvil Road, Lacey)
  • Trailside Gardens (112 Wells Mills Road, Waretown)
  • Hallock's U-Pick Farm (38 Fischer Road, New Egypt)
  • Frank's Jersey Fresh Produce Market (1801 Bayview Ave., Barnegat Light)

Farmer's Markets

Find out what's happening in Barnegat-Manahawkinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Barnegat (14 Birdsall St., Barnegat)
    • Open Thursdays June 27 through Sept. 19
  • Stafford (Heritage Park, Stafford)
    • Open Tuesdays June 18 through Aug. 27
  • Lacey (203 Lacey Road, Forked River)
    • Open Fridays through Sept. 27
  • Downtown Toms River (33 Washington St., Toms River)
    • Open Wednesdays June 12 through Oct. 2

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