Duke Farms To Close Amid Coronavirus Concerns

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Duke Farms has announced a full closure of its facilities and grounds beginning on Saturday "out of an abundance of caution" due to new coronavirus concerns.

"The health and safety of Duke Farms’ employees, volunteers, visitors, and community members is our top priority. The staff has been working with state and local health officials throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to implement measures to make sure Duke Farms does everything possible to help address this public health crisis," Duke Farms stated Friday.

The full closure includes but is not limited to: the Farm Barn Orientation Center, Café, Orchid Range, Community Garden, Arboretum, the bicycle rental program, and all trails.

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All gates will be closed to the public, as well as the entrance to the Farm Barn parking lots. All programs and events will be canceled or rescheduled to a later date.

The length of the closure or when Duke Farms will reopen has not been announced at this time. Duke Farms is located at 1112 Dukes Pkwy W. in Hillsborough Township.

Developments in the new coronavirus outbreak continue to unfold rapidly in New Jersey now that the number of cases has risen to 29, and one person has died. (See Related: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know)

On Thursday, the first Somerset County case was announced in Bridgewater. (See Related: Bridgewater Man Could Be 1st Somerset County Coronavirus Case)

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