Get Locally Grown Thanksgiving Ingredients At Farmers Market

MOORESTOWN, NJ — Burlington County residents can get all the ingredients they need for their Thanksgiving dinner locally. The Burlington County Agricultural Center in Moorestown hosts its annual Fall Holiday Farmers Market on Saturday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The farmers market features seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, artisan cheeses, local meat, baked goods, chocolates, and live entertainment.

“This family-friendly event is a fun way to get into the holiday spirit,” Burlington County Freeholder Linda Hughes, liaison to the County Department of Resource Conservation, said. “Before you go to the grocery store, the Freeholder Board and I encourage residents to come out this Saturday to the Agricultural Center, support our local farmers and take advantage of all of the great produce they have to offer.”

The Freeholder Board and the Department of Resource Conservation are also partnering with the Marine Corps League Detachment No. 695 of Burlington County to promote their Toys for Tots drive. They will be collecting donations during the farmers market on Saturday.

“The Freeholder Board is proud take part in this important effort again this year to share the holiday spirit of giving with those in need. Any new toy, large or small, will make a difference,” Hughes said.

The Burlington County Agricultural Center was established in 2005 as an educational facility focused on food production, health and nutrition, and land stewardship. The Agricultural Center, located at 500 Centerton Road, Moorestown, NJ 08057, features a weekly Farmers Market on Saturdays from May to October, as well as special events and educational and culinary programs held throughout the year.

For more information on the Fall Holiday Farmers Market, visit www.burlcoagcenter.com or call 856-642-3850.

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