Aug 8, 2024

New Jersey celebrates Farmers Market Week in Ocean City

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn highlighted the 25th Annual National Farmers Market Week during a visit to the Ocean City Farmers Market.

The USDA-designated week runs from Aug. 4-10, and is designed to encourage consumers to support local markets.

“August is prime time for Jersey Fresh produce like tomatoes, sweet corn, and peaches,” Wengryn said in a news release. “Farmers markets are perfect for community gathering and meeting our local farmers.”

New Jersey boasts around 140 community and 700 independent farmers markets, where produce is often sold within 24 hours of harvest to ensure freshness. The Ocean City Market, now celebrating its 30th year, operates Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to noon at the Ocean City Tabernacle grounds.

Rose Savastano from the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce praised the market’s success and community support.

“Our farmers provide top-quality produce,” Savastano said in the release.

For more information, findjerseyfresh.com.