Burlington County Farmers Market Reopens In Moorestown

MOORESTOWN, NJ — Burlington County residents are invited to shop local for their fruits and vegetables at the annual county Farmers Market, which is currently underway. The Farmers Market is held every Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m., through October at the Burlington County Agricultural Center in Moorestown.

“This popular Saturday market is one-stop shopping for our residents who are looking to dig into some summer crops this season,” Burlington County Freeholder Deputy Director Linda Hughes, liaison to the County Department of Resource Conservation, said.

The Farmers Market also includes a community garden, annual and perennial plants, cut flowers, baked goods and other prepared foods, cheeses, live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, unique crafts and more.

“I am so pleased to offer these weekly markets to our residents and provide opportunities to support and highlight our thriving local agricultural industry,” Hughes said.

Over the past several decades, Burlington County has protected over 61,000 acres of farmland and open space, county officials said. It also supports a local agricultural community that produces plants, flowers, fresh tomatoes, corn, and blueberries, just to name a handful.

In 2005, the Freeholder Board established the Burlington County Agricultural Center as an educational facility focused on food production, health and nutrition, and land stewardship. The Agricultural Center offers special events and educational and culinary programs held throughout the year, which visitors can learn more about at the Farmers Market.

The Burlington County Agricultural Center is located at 500 Centerton Road, Moorestown, NJ 08057. The Farmers Market will be open every Saturday rain or shine with free admission and parking. For more information, please visit www.burlcoagcenter.com or call 856-642-3850.

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