Farmers` Market - Farmland Information Center
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Farmers` Market - Farmland Information Center
Burlington County Community Agricultural Center Farmers’ Market Shop Jersey Fresh This year, the Burlington County Farmers’ Market is celebrating its third season offering Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods and unique crafts for sale. from some of the best chefs in South Jersey. Look for classes led by a variety of “South Jersey Hot Chefs” and other professionals from area restaurants. Part of the County Community Agricultural Center located at the former Winner Farm at Hartford and Centerton roads in Moorestown, the Farmers’ Market offers you a great opportunity to shop locally for produce that’s fresh and tasty. Open every Saturday through Nov. 7, the market not only helps our local economy, it also supports our local farmers. While you shop, enjoy live music, as well as educational workshops and programs. And this year, for just $5, you can also learn how to prepare the produce you buy at the market Sponsored by the Burlington County Freeholders, the County Agricultural Center also features a Community Garden. In addition, a Community Supported Agriculture Farm that enables members to purchase advance shares of produce grown on a section of the property is leased by Growing Homes, Inc. The Ag Center’s primary goals are to foster support for local farmers and to provide residents with an outlet for fresh, healthy and affordable food. Directions Heading West on Route 38 Go West on Route 38. Make a right onto Hartford Road. Go through one light then make a right at the second light onto Centerton Road. The entrance to the parking lot is about one third of a mile on the right. Heading East on Route 38 Go East on Route 38. Take the jug handle for Hartford Road to make a left. Go through one light then make a right at the second right onto Centerton Road. The entrance to the parking lot is about one third of a mile on the right. Heading South on Route 295 Take I-295 South to Exit 43B toward Delran. Merge onto Creek Road. Make a left at the light onto Centerton Road. The entrance to the parking lot is about one mile on the left. Heading North on Route 295 Take I-295 North to Exit 40A toward Mount Holly/Route 38 East. Merge onto 38 East. Take the next jug handle for Briggs Road to make a left. Make a right at the next light onto Marne Highway/Route 537. Make a left at the next light onto Hartford Road. Make a right at the next light onto Centerton Road. The entrance to the parking lot is about one third of a mile on the right. Burlington County Farmers’ Market 2009 Located at the Burlington County Community Agricultural Center 500 Centerton Road Moorestown, NJ Joseph Donnelly - Freeholder Director Bill Haines Jr. - Deputy Director Chris Brown Many Anne Reinhart James Wujcik Open Every Saturday • 8:30am - 1:00pm May 16 - November 7 Rain or Shine www.growinghomecoop.com Individuals requiring special accommodations are requested to give 2 weeks advance notice. Large Print (Except during declared weather emergencies) Sponsored by the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Department of Resource Conservation Market Vendors 2009 Farmers’ Market Schedule Cooking Classes featuring "South Jersey Hot Chefs" Schedule subject to change Agricultural Vendors • Artemis Farm, Southampton • 1895 Organic Farm, Lumberton • Briar Island Blueberries & Cranberries, Shamong • Busy Bee Farm, Tabernacle • Cranberry Hall Farm, Cookstown • Darmo's Farm, Moorestown • Davidson Exotic Mushrooms, Kennett Sq. PA • Durr Wholesale Florist, Chesterfield • Griggstown Quail Farm & Market, Princeton • Hunter's Vegetable Farm, Cinnaminson • Little Hooves Romneys, Moorestown • Longview Farm, Lumberton • Perennial Patches, Southampton • Smiling Dog Greenhouse, Lumberton • Spinella Farm, Hammonton • Stormwind Alpacas, Columbus • Windy Farm Alpacas, Chesterfield Prepared Food & Baked Goods • A Coffee House, Mt. Laurel • Barbie Lu's Sassy Salsa, Mt. Laurel • Cookiepalooza, Medford • Henri's "Hotts" BBQ, Riverside • La Baguette Bakery, Pennsauken • Red Carpet Cakes, Mt. Holly May 16 May 23 May 30 June 6 June 13 Burlington County Master Gardeners "Growing Plants in Containers" Music by "MEDFORD STATION" June 20 Alicia Mychicus "Heritage Gardens" Music by "WARM HEARTED COUNTRY" June 27 Music by "JEFF RAY AND TODDY J" July 4 Music by "HOME COOKIN" July 11 Burlington County Master Gardeners "All About Tomatoes" Music by "TODD'S PORCH" July 18 Burlington County Master Gardeners "Canning and Preserving" Burlington County Recycling Office "Recycling Information" Music by "BAD DOGZ" Aug. 22 Aug. 29 Red, White and Brew Wine Pairings in conjunction with Chef Robin Winzinger cooking demo Music by "BEN SUTIN QUARTET" Burlington County Master Gardeners "Ask about Bugs" Music by "CHRISTOPHER WESTFALL" Sept. 5 Music by "TRES BON JAZZ TRIO" Sept. 12 Burlington County Master Gardeners "Fall Planting" Music by "HANK'S CADILLAC BAND" Sept. 19 Burlington County Master Gardeners "Fall Flowers and Vegetables" Music by "BEN ARNOLD BAND" Sept. 26 Burlington County 4-H Featuring Guest Veterinarian, Dr. Leslie Brady Music by "TODD'S PORCH" Oct. 3 Burlington County Health Dept. "Breast Cancer Awareness" Music by "SOUTH SATURN DELTA" Oct. 10 Burlington County Master Gardeners "All About Pumpkins" Pumpkin Painting -Paint the pumpkins you purchase at the market using our paint and brushes. Music by "PLUM RUN" Oct. 17 Judith Kraull "History of Cranberries" Music by "JERSEY BOUND" July 25 Music by "TWO FEET PETE" Oct. 24 Aug. 1 BurlCo's Men's Health Network "Men's Health" Burlington County 4-H " Seeing Eye Dog Demo" Music by "NORMAN TAYLOR" Burlington County 4-H Cloggers Cloggers' Performance at 10 AM Music by "PAST TIMES BLUEGRASS" Oct. 31 Burlington County Master Gardeners "Cranberry Crafts and Cooking" Burlington County Recycling Office "Backyard Composting" Music by "SPOOK HANDY" Nov. 7 Burlington County Health Dept "Body Image: Focus on Kids" Music by "VIRAGO" Unique Goods & Crafts • Green Cow Studio, Moorestown • Jersey Jerry Broomsquire, Mt. Laurel • Puppy Love Homemade Dog Treats, Langhorne • Starshine Furniture, Tabernacle • Victory Gardens Products, Cherry Hill Burlington County Recycling Office "Backyard Composting" Music by "BASEMENT MUSICIANS" Burlington County Master Gardeners "Starting Your Garden" Music by "SUNDOG" Burlington County 4-H "We Love Ewes" Sheep shearing demo Music by "WHISKEY GIRLS" Burlington County Health Dept. "Nutrition: Understanding Labels" Music by "LAKAWANNA RAIL" Aug. 8 Aug. 15 Burlington County Master Gardeners "Weather Effects on Your Garden" Music by "JEFF RAY AND TODDY J" Music by "DAISY JUG BAND" $5 (Cash only – includes tasting and recipes!) Register Day of Program • Space limited Classes begin at 10 A.M. June 6 Ted's on Main, Medford Chef Ted Iwachiw June 13 Coriander's, Voorhees Chef Vipul Bhasin June 27 Elements Café, Haddon Twp. Chef Fred Kellermann July 11 Bacio, Cinnaminson Chef Robert Minitti July 18 Anthony's, Haddon Heights Chef John Pilarz Aug. 1 Chophouse, Lindenwold Kitchen 233, Westmont Chef Steve Annable Aug. 8 Swedes Inn, Swedesboro Chef Elaine Seagrave Aug. 15 Los Amigos, Berlin Chef Kevin Taylor Aug. 22 Robin's Nest, Mt. Holly Chef Robin Winzinger Wine Pairings Red, White & Brew, Mt. Holly 609-265-5068