NJ Department of Agriculture highlights Jersey Fresh season - WRNJ Radio

NJ Department of Agriculture highlights Jersey Fresh season - WRNJ Radio

NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Joe Atchison on Tuesday highlighted the Jersey Fresh season by harvesting asparagus at Sheppard Farms in Lawrence Township and viewing the electronic packing of asparagus at Eastern Fresh Growers, emphasizing that locally grown produce and other farm products are now appearing in farmers markets and stores across the state. “The season is off to a great start as our early crops, such as …

It's officially asparagus season in Ontario - Fruit & Vegetable Magazine

It’s officially spring in Ontario when asparagus is available in the local farmers’ markets. Asparagus is the first fresh local vegetable crop available for the Ontario growing season. “Spring means the beginning of a new growing season in Ontario, which will bring with it a whole new wave of opportunities for consumers to support local food and farming businesses by buying products grown right here at home,” says Larry Davis, farmer and directo…