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Edible Jersey Market Review
Our favorite time of year: farmers' market season! Whether in your own community or during your summer travels, farmers’ markets are one of the best places to experience the tastes of the Garden State. Get out, buy local and support our farmers this season. Many markets opening statewide this weekend. Here's our 2018 guide: http://ediblejersey.ediblecommunities.com/…/farmers-market. Merchantville Sat., 10am–2pm, June–Oct. Centre St. and Chestnut Ave.
Car Seat Inspections at 9/9 Farmers Market
Mark it on your calendars! Saturday, September 9 from 10AM-1PM at the Merchantville Farmers Market, Safe Kids of Southern New Jersey will be performing Car Seat Inspections for Merchantville Residents. Come out and have your car seats inspected by certified Car Seat technicians. I Look forward to seeing you all there!
Farmers Market registration begins
ONE MONTH ONLY! Early registration special for Merchantville's "Market Off Centre". As little as $10 per market. Send details on your handmade, homemade, and/or local products or services and you could be approved for the 2017 season. Offer ends February 28. Call (856) 816-2478 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
South Jersey Farms Adjusting After Long, Cold Winter
South Jersey's cold winter weather continued into spring and, because of this, many farmers say that they're at least one to three weeks behind on their crops. Southern states such as Florida and Georgia are finishing out their growing seasons at their normal times, but northern states such as New York and Pennsylvania are getting an even later start than South Jersey due to even harsher conditions.
Farmers Market plans "Chili Cook-Off" for October
Merchantville's "Market Off Centre" will host their annual Chili Cook-Off during the farmers market on 10/21/17. They have had good turnouts in past years and are looking for the best local chili recipes and competitors! Let us know if you want to join in the fun. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to let them know.
2016 Market Season
The Merchantville's Farmers Market will kick off its fifth season in June. This community market supports and promotes local farmers, growers and producers of agricultural products and features locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, and packaged foods, weekly entertainment, arts and educational programs, and fun activities for everyone. Please visit our Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marketoffcentre/?ref=settings page join us in helping to promote this market season.