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5 Local Farmers' Markets to Visit Now

Princeton Farmers' Market has a variety of local farms including Cherry Grove Organic Farm, Chickadee Creek Farm, Davidson's Exotic Mushrooms, Demi Olive Oil, Fruitwood Farms, Gourmet Nuts & Dried Fruits, Honey Rose Botanical and more.

May 31, 2020 By Rachel Fullan

With summer almost here, we are rounding up our favorite local farmers markets to grab local and fresh produce, meats and more. Here are our 5 favorites:

Trenton Farmers Market

960 Spruce Street, Lawrence Township | Open Wednesday-Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 9AM-3PM

Local farms include Cedarville Farms, Corner Copia Farms, Cranberry Hall Farm, Pineland Farm, Russo’s Fruit and Vegetable Farm and Terhune Orchards. There are also a variety of baked goods, prime meats, cold cuts, seafood and more.

Princeton Farmers Market

46-80 Franklin Ave, Princeton | Open Thursdays, 10AM-2PM

Local vendors include: Cherry Grove Organic Farm, Chickadee Creek Farm, Davidson's Exotic Mushrooms, Demi Olive Oil, Fruitwood Farms, Gourmet Nuts & Dried Fruits, Honey Rose Botanical, Lima Family Farms, Longview Flowers, Lost Bread Co., Picklelicious, Terhune Orchards,

*Visit the website to see who is offering pre-ordering or other methods of contactless payment. You can find the customer and vendor policies as of 5/23 on their website https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a58e44b8dd0413ff3aeaebc/t/5ecd998be7d73d6dee87e53a/1590532491734/PFM+Summer+2020+Rules.pdf

West Windsor Community Farmers' Market

Princeton Junction Train Station | Open Saturdays 9AM-1PM

Local farms include Beechtree Farm, Cherry Grove Farm, Chia-Sin Farm, Davidson Exotic Mushrooms, Fulper Family Farmstead, Griggstown Farm, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Jeff's Organic Produce, Krowicki Farm, Morganics Family Farm, North Slope Organic Farm, Terhune Orchards, Two River Gourmet Mushrooms and WoodsEdge Farm. Vendors include Capsaicin,

Contemplate Kitchen, Curries and Chutneys, Dr. Pickle, First Field, Frank's Pickled Peppers, Jammin' Crepes, Helpful Foodie, Local 130 Seafood, LoRe' Pasta, Mama Dude’s, Mishti Chocolates, Nice and Sharp Sharpening Service, Terra Momo Bread Company, Tico's Eatery & Juice Bar and WildFlour Bakery.

The market is participating in Yes We CAN! Food Drives. Purchase food items at the market, bring a non-perishable food from home or give a cash donation.

Hunterdon Land Trust

Dvoor Farm, 111 Mine Street, Flemington | Sundays 9AM-1PM

Local farms include Apple Ridge Farm, AquaSprout Farm, Best in Bloom Bouquets, Blue Mist Hollow Farm, Bobolink Dairy & Bakehouse, Burek by Zeni, Cabbage Throw Farm at Comeback Farm, Evergreen Refill, Fare is Fowl, Fieldstone Coffee Roasters, Fired Up Flatbread Co., Gorgeous Goat Creamery, Madison N Co Pet Treats, Michisk Farm, Neshanic Station Apiaries, Purely Farm, River Lea House, Sandbrook Meadow Farm, Toadshade Wildflower Farm, Will’s Amazing Vegan Burgers, WoodsEdge Farm.

Pennsylvania Dutch Farmers Market

Kingston Mall, 4437 NJ-27, Princeton | Thursdays 9:30AM-6PM; Fridays 9A-6P; Saturday 9A-4P

There are 11 different vendors in the market, serving anything from freshly cooked chicken and baby back ribs, fresh meats and cheese, milk and eggs, fresh produce, delicious soft pretzels, baked goods, salads and desserts and much more!

Where are your favorite local farms and spots to get fresh NJ produce this summer?