Where in Southeast New Jersey to find pick your own farms and orchards for fruit, vegetables, pumpkins and canning & freezing instructions!

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This month's notes: March 2014: Spring is just around the corner.  Strawberries are here in Florida, Texas and California, next in late March and April for much of the South, then in May for most of the country and June in cooler northern areas. See how easy it is to make strawberry jam or strawberry-rhubarb jam! See this page for hundreds of easy canning and freezing instructions/recipes, canning equipment guide! Also make your own ice cream - see How to make ice cream and ice cream making equipment and manuals. Then see each state's crop availability calendar for more specific dates of upcoming crops. Organic farms are identified in green!  See our guide to local fruit and vegetable festivals!. Please tell the farms you found them here - and ask them to update their information!!

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This page provides a detailed list of southeast NJ's  pick- your- own (PYO, U-pick, pick-it-yourself) farms.  We also have our own free and simple, step-by-step, illustrated instructions on canning, freezing and drying  many fruits and vegetables, such as  how to make jam, apple butter, applesauce, spaghetti sauce, salsa, pickles, ketchup or freezing corn .   If you are looking for Canners, mixes, jars, pectin and other canning supplies at the best prices anywhere!

I'm always looking for suggestions of more farms and events to add and feedback about any you have visited, so if you encounter any, just click on the preceding link, as appropriate!  And if you have a farm and want to add it or correct the information, please click on the link to "add my farm".

Southeast New Jersey U-Pick Farms and Orchards, sorted by county

Remember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name is a blue link) to confirm the information before you go! They may close, run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me!

Atlantic County

  • B & B Farms - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries,
    250 S. Mannheim Avenue, Egg Harbor, NJ 08215. Phone: 609-965-5558. Email: clbrown44@aol.com. Open: Daily Monday thru Sunday, (berries and weather permitting) 8 am to 4 pm; Call first. Directions: We are located 1 1/4 miles off Route 30 (White Horse Pike) on Mannheim Avenue in Pomona, NJ - cross one intersection (Duerer Street)- we are the second driveway on right. We have B & B Farms sign at intersection and at driveway. Click here for a map and directions. Blueberries: June 15 to August 1; Visit our Facebook page for additional updates. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: June 13, 2010)
  • Blueberry Bill Farm - Blueberries,
    914 11th Street, Hammonton, NJ 08037. Phone: 609-839-4306. Email: booperswife@aol.com. Open:  Every day from June 15th through August 1st; call for picking availability and hours. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions.  Payment: Cash, only. Blueberry plants.  (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: July 17, 2013)
    A visitor writes on July 17, 2013: "Loved going to this farm -a hidden gem! Went last week and the blueberry bushes were covered with berries. Made picking very easy. Not highly advertised, but their Pick Your Own is excellent. We picked close to forty lbs of blueberries! At $1.25/lb, it was great! You are given a container to put the berries into while you pick. Boxes to bring your harvest home in are available, not sure if there is a charge for them as I had brought my own. No farm animals, bounce houses, etc...just very yummy berries at a good price! No idea if organic or not. "
  • DiMeo Blueberry Farms & Non-GMO Organic Berry Plant Nursery - Organic, blueberries, gift shop, restrooms
    3101 Nesco Road, Hammonton, New Jersey 08037. Phone: (609) 561-5905. Alternate Phone: (215) 327-2537. Email: dimeofarms@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Saturday (10am to 5:30pm) Sunday (1pm to 5:30pm) By appointment only; Please go to our website and call us or email us first before you come to the farm; This way we can spend time with you. Directions: See our DiMeo Blueberry Farms website for directions to our farm. We are very easy to find in Hammonton, New Jersey. Click here for a map and directions. Organic heirloom blueberries: June 10 to August 15, Pumpkins: September to November, Blueberry Plants for Sale: All year. Our berries are organic Non-GMO blueberries. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Please note that we require you to call DiMeo Blueberry Farms first before you come to the farm. We are currently set up for "BY APPOINTMENT ONLY" visits to our farm in Hammonton, New Jersey. We sell organic Non-GMO berry plants if you like the berries when they pick. Click here for our Facebook page.  (ADDED: May 07, 2009) (UPDATED: June 28, 2012) (UPDATED: August 21, 2013)
  • Fox's Cranberries - cranberries, Roadside Market
    5741 Cranberry Ct., Weekstown, Egg Harbor City, NJ. Phone: (609) 965-0358. Open: 10/7 until 10/31 CLOSED FOR RAIN, daily.
    Pick Your Own: cranberries and a roadside Market with fresh, dry-picked cranberries.  (ADDED: March 13, 2013, from NJ Dept of AG)
  • Legendary Blueberries, LLC - blueberries,
    511 West Duerer Street, Egg Harbor, NJ 08215. Phone: (609) 703-3355. Directions: Follow White Horse Pike to Tre Figlios' Turn on Mannheim Avenue across from restaurant Go down one block make left on Duerer Street First house on the right. Open: Daily Customer service from 9 am to 2 pm; Self service from 2 pm to 7 pm; July 1st to Mid August, berries permitting. Payment: Cash, Check. You Pick, What You Like. (ADDED: May 31, 2008)
    Comments from a visitor on July 08, 2009: "this blueberry farm was great, we were a little unsure of what to do when we got there after the customer service was closed but we called up michelle and she was very friendly and helpful. There were plenty of blueberries for the picking and they were DELICIOUS! we will definitely be going back."
    Comments from a visitor on June 29, 2009: "Legendary Farms blueberries were a great site - customer service is only open a few hours a day (if you smile, they will give you a popsicle) but they will let you pay and pick their large farm without someone present. There's lots for the picking and its beautiful! Thank YOU so much for doing this website. Its incredibly helpful. "
  • Lindsay's Blueberry Farm -Uses natural growing practices,  blueberries, porta-potties, picnic area (bring your own food)
    436 Pleasant Mills Road, Hammonton, NJ 08037. Phone: 609-561-2474. Email: jlindsay436@comcast.net. Open: Open Sunday and Monday, 8 am to 7 pm; Thursday through Saturday, 8 am to 7pm Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Directions: Directions: From North: Take Garden State Parkway to New Gretna exit 52. At end of ramp, turn left onto Greenbush to Route 9. Make a right on Route 9 through New Gretna to a fork in the road. Bear right onto Route 542 and proceed about 20 miles to Lindsay Farm on the left. From Atlantic City via the expressway to Hammonton exit. Proceed north on Route 54 through Hammonton to Route 30, make a right, go through 3 lights, turn left onto Route 542. Lindsay Farm is 1 mile on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Weymouth variety is available approximately June 10 to June 30; Jersey variety is available approximately July 4 to July 31. Payment: Cash, only. Although not organically certified, only organic methods are used. No pesticides or chemical sprays are used on the berries. (UPDATED: March 10, 2014) (UPDATED: July 13, 2013)  (UPDATED: July 29, 2013) (UPDATED: March 24, 2010)
    Comments from a visitor on July 08, 2009: "Picked today - great place!! SMALL but friendly and easy to pick. A+ nice family run place!!"
    Comments from a visitor on June 29, 2009: "Lindsays' blueberry "farm" is their backyard. Its really cute, they don't have a lot of blueberry bushes so as the first varieties are picked over they "close" for a week to let the second and third variety ripen to make picking worth it. They are organic (not certified) but wonderful - 60 cents a pint for organic blueberries! This past weekend 6/28/09 they were closed until 7/4 to let the second variety of blueberries ripen. "

Cape May County

  • Allen Family Farm - Uses natural growing practices, apples, blueberries, corn (sweet), tomatoes, Other fruit or veg, porta-potties, picnic area
    26 Tarkiln Road, Belleplain, NJ 08270. Phone: 609-861-3778. Email: blueberrykids@verizon.net. Open: End of June through September; 7 days a week; sunup until sundown. Directions: Gravel Road at Fire Tower. Click here for a map and directions. Blueberries are not sprayed so you may eat as you pick. Family friendly; children welcome Bring a picnic lunch. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check. Beach plums available late summer and early fall; tomatoes and corn late July until early September call first peaches early August apples late August through October call first pumpkins and sweet potatoes October: call first(UPDATED: May 30, 2011)
  • Rea's Farm Market - strawberries, pumpkins, Roadside Market
    400 Stevens St., West Cape May, NJ. Phone: (609) 884-4522. Fax: (609) 884-3364. Open: May 1 - Oct 31, Sun - Thur 9am to 5 pm; Fri & Sat 8am to 6pm. Directions: South of Cape May Canal on Seashore Rd to 4th Ave (on right) turn right onto 4th Ave go to Bayshore Rd (stop sign) Market across the road., Farm fresh vegetables and fruit, home-made breads, pies, etc; home-canned items; home-made jelly & jams; bedding plants; drinks; and more. Payment: cash, check, WIC and Senior FMNP checks accepted. March 13, 2013, from NJ Dept of AG)
  • Stiles Farm and Nursery - blueberries,
    172 South Delsea Drive Route 47, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210. Phone: 609-463-9680. Email: mpsljs@yahoo.com. Open: 9 am to 5 pm on Monday thru Saturday, closed on Sunday. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. We are a short stones throw from King Nummy Trail Campground, Old Stagecoach Campground and Hideaway Beach.  (ADDED: June 20, 2013) (UPDATED: July 01, 2013)

Cumberland County

  • Ingraldi Farms - Pick Your Own: Strawberries; pumpkins
    1319 Cedar Avenue, Millville, NJ. Phone: (856) 451-1019. Email: queen1024@comcast.net. Directions: 1/4 mile on Cedarville Road, from Millville Airport, Across from Reick Ave. Open: Daily, May - October, 10 am to 6 pm. Also Available: Hay rides to pumpkin patch. (UPDATED: March 13, 2013, from NJ Dept of AG)
  • Marlboro Farm Market & Garden Center - Pick Your Own: Pumpkins 
    601 Route 49, Bridgeton, NJ. Phone: (856) 451-3138. Email: marlborofarm@verizon.net. Directions: 3 miles W of Shiloh. Open: Year round, 9 am to 7 pm. Roadside Market: Tree-ripened peaches; apples; pumpkins; sweet corn; strawberries; blueberries; full line of produce 
    Also Available: Jersey Fresh Cooks cookbook; bedding plants; seasonal flowers; shrubs; trees; apple cider; pumpkin hay rides in fall; WIC and Senior FMNP checks accepted .  (UPDATED: March 13, 2013, from NJ Dept of AG)
  • Nate Bisconte Farm - Pick Your Own: Strawberries 
    Morton Ave. & Lebanon Road, Rosenhayn, NJ. Phone: (856) 455-3405. Open: Sunrise - 2 pm.
  • South Jersey Easter EGGstravaganza - flowers, Easter Egg Hunt
    The Original Party Farm 3061 Cedarville Road, Millville, NJ 08332. Phone: 856-305-7476. Email: ytbdig@aol.com. Directions: From RT 55, take exit 27 (Millville)Go 4 miles and make right turn on Main ST (RT 49) Go 1 mile and make a left onto Cedar ST. Go 5 miles and location on left. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in April. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. (ADDED: January 06, 2009)
  • Sparacio's Strawberry Farm & Farm Market - strawberries,
    670 Landis Avenue, Bridgeton, NJ 08302. Phone: 856-451-4142. Email: glsparacio@comcast.net. Open: 6am to 1pm daily, weather permitting; Call to check availability. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard, WIC Vouchers. (ADDED: February 09, 2010)
    Comments from a visitor on May 25, 2009: "They have a nice farm market, picnic tables, and ice cream stand .This is the first year I have picked my own berries here, and I liked it very much. Price per pound was $1.40. Bring your own buckets and baskets or buy them there. Staff was very helpful and friendly." (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: May 25, 2009)
  • Woodbridge Farm - Pick Your Own: Strawberries 
    100 Back Road, Newport, NJ. Phone: (856) 447-4724. Open: May & June, Sunrise to Sunset. Also has a roadside market with strawberries 

Ocean County

  • Argos Farm - pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, farm market, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Jumping pillow, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    1250 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731. Phone: 609-693-3513. Email: angela@argosfarm.com. Open: Thursday and Friday from 2pm to 6pm Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm September 21 to October 27, 2013. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Take the Garden State Parkway to Exit 74- Forked River. Make a left onto Lacey Road West. Argos Farm is located one mile on the left hand side. Click here for a map and directions. Corn Maze and Pumpkin Picking is open from September 21st through October 27, 2013. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Restore the Shore Fundraiser Saturday, September 28, 2013. (UPDATED: September 24, 2013)
  • Ariel Herbs - ORGANIC, Certified Organic herbs and produce 
    1525 Silverton Road, Toms River, NJ. Phone: (732) 240-3652. Email: rlewis295@comcast.net. Also Available: WIC and Senior FMNP checks accepted.
  • Brookville Farms - Blueberries, pumpkins
    1211 Wells Mills Road, 511 Rte 72, Waretown, NJ. Phone: 609-713-1594.  Fax: 609-698-5390. Email: bvillefarm67@gmail.com.
    Open: 4/15 t o 12/20, Monday to Sunday, 9am - 5pm. Roadside Market: Fresh Vegetables and fruit; also Available: Plants, Flowers, Pumpkins & more.
  • Champion U-Pick - Blueberries 
    60 Cherry Street, Whiting , NJ. Phone: (732) 350-4467. Directions: Route 70 W to Route 539, left onto Route 530, right onto Cherry Street, 1/4 mile on right.  Call for conditions. Open: Call to check availability before you go; Monday to Friday 7 am to 5 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 7 am to 5 pm. (UPDATED: July 14, 2008) (UPDATED: August 3, 2013, from their website)
    Comments from a visitor on July 14, 2008:     "Champion U-Pick in Whiting, NJ (Ocean county) now closes at 5pm daily. The berries are ready and delicious!!"
  • Dewolf's U Pick Farm - beans, beets, blackberries, broad beans, broccoli, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, herbs/spices, melons, onions, peppers, plums, pumpkins, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    58 W. Colliers Mill Rd, New Egypt, NJ 08533. Phone: 609-758-6288. Email: site@dewolfsupick.com. Open: Call for hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions:  Off Route 539. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, WIC Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: August 03, 2013)
    A visitor writes on August 06, 2013: "Friendly service. Blackberries $2 per pound. Blackberries were plentiful. Goats on site.  You can drive your car to the specific field you want to pick. Pull up at their covered "drive through" to weigh and pay for your produce when you are done. You can walk to the blackberry fields from the farmshop parking lot. Bulk discounts available. There is a farmshop where you can purchase pre-picked produce and canning supplies. They provide containers to hold what you pick."
  • Emery's Farm - Certified Organic, blueberries, pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, farm animals
    346 Long Swamp Road, New Egypt, NJ 08533. Phone: 609-758-8514. Email: berryfarmer@aol.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for some crops. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Please visit our website for up to date picking information. Weather can impact our schedule and harvest! We want you to be informed before you drive out.   (UPDATED: September 22, 2011) (UPDATED: August 3, 2013, from their website)
    Comments from a visitor on September 02, 2011: "emerys farm in ocean county nj no longer has rasberrys. "
    Comments from a visitor on July 21, 2009: "Hi! I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your website. I used a lot of your information for my first jam making and canning experiments a couple of months ago. This past weekend I went blueberry picking at Emery's organic farm in New Jersey. They are FABULOUS!"
  • Hallock's U-Pick Farm - Strawberries; tomatoes; peas (sweet, black-eyed, field); beans (green, flat, wax, butter, Lima); peas; potatoes (white, sweet), okra; onions; cabbage; broccoli; collards; eggplant; peppers (bells, fryers, assorted hots; greens (mustard, turnip); bitter balls; jute leaves; sweet potato leaves; other vegetables 
    38 Fischer Road, New Egypt, NJ. Phone: (609) 758-8847. Directions: Off Route 528. Open: Apr. to November, 7 am to 7:30 pm, Saturday, Sun., holidays 7 am to 5:30 pm. In addition to u-pick, there is pre-picked:   Fruits & vegetables inc.: sweet corn; cantaloupes; watermelons; apples; cauliflower; pumpkins; winter squash; kohlrabi; okra; potatoes; strawberries; beans (string, wax, flat, Lima, butter); broccoli; cabbage; tomatoes; cucumbers; peppers (bell, fryer, hot); eggplant; spinach; pumpkins. Also Available: Corn stalks; honey; jams; jellies; canning supplies.
    Comments from a visitor on June 28, 2009: "I just wanted to say how much i love your site. I was looking for a "new" place to U-Pick strawberries, as the place I used to go has become rather regimented, and has way too many rules... Decided on Hallick farm and had the best time, great strawberries, great staff, GREAT prices!!! WE called in between the rain storms and they always gave a good update, (it rained a lot and I called a lot) and honest as to conditions and amount of berries. She has jars and pectin too, saved me a trip to the store twice. CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK FOR SWEET CORN!!! But I really wanted to write and thank you for your site, (I have so far only canned fruit jams, but am ready to move on to more.) You really have a knack for those links-- they are great for anyone who is not to sure how to do something. Your explanations are so clear, and your writing style so "normal" that I feel like I'm talking to a friend. I'm not the most computer savvy person and you have it all set-up so EASY!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! "
  • Krowicki's Farm Market & Greenhouse - Strawberries, peaches, apples 
    862 Route 539, New Egypt, NJ. Phone: (609) 758-1133. Directions: 41/2 miles S of Route 537 on Route 539, farm on left or 7 miles N of Route 70, farm on right. Email: krowickifarms@yahoo.com.  Open: Daily, April - Oct, 9 am to 5 pm; CALL BEFORE YOU GO AND ASK IF THEY ARE PRESENTLY ALLOWING U-Pick. . In addition to u-pick, there is pre-picked:   Asparagus, sweet corn, cantaloupes, watermelon, honey dew, apples, cauliflower, pumpkins, winter squash, blueberries, potatoes, strawberries, beans (Lima, string), peas, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, turnips, beets, squash, tomatoes, radishes, cucumbers, onions, peppers (bell, fryer, hot), eggplant, plums, nectarines, cherries, apricots, bedding plants, vegetable plants, hanging baskets, potted plants, herbs. Also Available: Straw for wholesale or retail, corn stalks, mums.
    Comments from a visitor on August 01, 2010: "I wanted to take my family to pick fruit today so I contacted the above farm at the number listed on your website (609-758-1133) and got no answer all morning long. I emailed the email address listed on your website (ckrowicki@yahoo.com) and asked them "Are you open today?" This is the response I received: "YES WE ARE OPEN FOR U PICK right NOW, BUT WE ONLY HAVE U PICK PEACHES AND NECTARINES AT THE MOMENT. WE WILL START PICK YOUR OWN APPLES AT THE END OF THE MONTH". After receiving that response we drove out to their farm. We received a very cold welcome and when we asked if we can pick our own fruit they said "we don't do that anymore". We asked them about the email we received - and they said that the person who sent us the email is not there right now. We were shocked at their rudeness and hope that you will advise other families of their obnoxious behavior.
  • Manahawkin Pick Your Own Berry Farm - strawberries, raspberries, blackberries
    178 Beachview Avenue, Manahawkin, NJ. Phone: 609-597-3437.
  • Silverton Farm - ORGANIC, Strawberries, Raspberries, Pumpkins, Green Beans, Cherry Tomatoes, Flowers 
    1520 Silverton Road, Toms River, NJ. Phone: (732) 244-2621. Directions: Route 70 to New Hampshire Ave. S 2 miles left on Silverton Road 1/4 mile on left. Open: Mid-May - Nov. 5, Mother's Day, Christmas, Tuesday - Sunday, 10 am to 5 PM 
    Also Available: Our own Honey & Eggs. Class trips; hay rides; call for reservations.

Farmer's Markets, Farm Stands and Roadside Stands, Etc.
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

Atlantic County

  • R and J Farm - Uncovered outdoor market, pumpkins, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    723 W. Herschel Street, Galloway Twp., NJ 08215. Phone: 609-593-6180. Fax: 609-593-6180. Email: randjcornmaze@comcast.net. Open: September Friday 2pm to 11 pm Saturday 10 am to 11pm Sunday 10 am to 5pm Group reservations available; Call and made a reservation. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Corn Maze opening September 19th; Movie nights under the stars free on Friday and Saturday nights in October; Friday and Saturday nights in October, flashlight night in the regular maze and Haunted Walk though another corn maze. Payment: Cash, Check. mums, cornstalks, straw bails. (ADDED: August 13, 2009)
  • DiMeo Blueberry Farms & Non-GMO Organic Berry Plant Nursery - Uses natural growing practices, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Uncovered outdoor market, Preserves, jams, jellies, gift shop, restrooms
    366 Middle Road, Hammonton, NJ 08037. Phone: (609) 561-5905. Alternate Phone: (215) 327-2537. Email: dimeofarms@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Sunday, Open 7 days a week, from 1pm to 6pm; open Saturday and Sunday all day; By appointment only; Please go to our website and call us or email us first before you come to the farm; This way we can spend time with you. Directions: See our DiMeo Blueberry Farms website for directions to our farm. We are very easy to find in Hammonton, New Jersey. Click here for a map and directions. Blueberries: June 10 to August 15, Pumpkins: September to November, Blueberry Plants for Sale: All year. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Please note that we require you to call DiMeo Blueberry Farms first before you come to the farm. We are currently set up for "BY APPOINTMENT ONLY" visits to our farm in Hammonton, New Jersey. Our family farm market also has wonderful rare Antique Wooden Blueberry Crates for Sale, Beach Plum Tress for Sale, and Premium Blueberry Plants for Sale by DiMeo Blueberry Farms & Non-GMO Organic Berry Plant Nursery in Hammonton, New Jersey. (ADDED: February 05, 2010) (UPDATED: August 21, 2013)

Cumberland County

  • Jeannette's Bloomers - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, all produce is sustainably grown, Crafts, artistic products, etc, flowers, gift shop
    143 High Street, Leesburg, NJ 08327. Phone: (856)785-1285. Fax: (856)421-3265. Email: jsp55ish@comcast.net. Open: Please call for an appointment. Directions: Take Route 47 (Delsea Drive) south to Maurice River Township. At split with Route 347, stay to the right on "old 47" (Delsea Drive). Go past Wawa and take first road on the right. This is Main Street (County Route 616). There is a sign that indicates Dorchester and Lessburg. Go 2.3 miles to High Street. Make a left onto High Street (also County Route 616). Go about 0.2 miles. Jeannette's Bloomers will be on the left at 143 High Street. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Jeannette's Bloomers provides professional quality arrangements and bouquets for all occasions utilizing as much locally grown flowers as possible. We specialize in unique flowers that you typically do not find at the florist or grocery store. We provide flowers for all occasions - weddings, funerals, "get-well", "get-out-of-the-dog-house", Easter flowers, and Mother's Day flowers. We grow many of our flowers in a sustainable manner, utilizing organic practices, just like Grandma. Locally grown specialty cut flowers, limited bedding plants, hanging baskets. Christmas greenery - wreaths, swags, garland, and table centerpieces cut from locally grown evergreens available. (ADDED: December 14, 2010)
  • Sparacio's Strawberry Farm & Farm Market - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Covered outdoor market, Preserves, jams, jellies,
    670 Landis Avenue, Bridgeton, NJ 08302. Phone: 856-451-4142. Email: glsparacio@comcast.net. Open: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm;Saturday 8Am to 4pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard, WIC Vouchers. Locally grown sweet peas in spring....shelling service available. Fresh strawberry shortcake, chocolate covered berries, ice cream, hot dogs & burgers. (ADDED: February 09, 2010)

Ocean County

  • Beach View Farms - Uses natural growing practices, Garden stand on a residence (which is NOT on a farm), Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, all produce is sustainably grown, all produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management), Covered outdoor market, beans, beets, blackberries, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, herbs/spices, lavender, peas, summer squash, tomatoes, Honey from hives on the farm, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, birthday parties, school tours
    178 Beachview Ave, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. Phone: 609-661-2240. Email: Beachviewfarms@gmail.com. Open: November - April : Friday - Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00pm; May - October:  Monday - Saturday 8:00am to 7:00pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: April 16, 2013)
  • Dewolf's U Pick Farm - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    58 W. Colliers Mill Rd, New Egypt, NJ 08533. Phone: 609-758-6288. Email: site@dewolfsupick.com. Open: Please call. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, WIC Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: August 03, 2013)
  • Emery's Farm - Certified Organic, Farm stand / farm market on a farm, some produce is certified organically grown, Indoor market, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, blueberries, pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, farm animals
    346 Long Swamp Road, New Egypt, NJ 08533. Phone: 609-758-8514. Email: berryfarmer@aol.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for some crops. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Please visit our website for up to date picking information. Weather can impact our schedule and harvest! We want you to be informed before you drive out. (UPDATED: September 22, 2011)

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Ocean County

  • Argos Farm - Honey (retail), Clover honey, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, farm market, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Jumping pillow, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    1250 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731. Phone: 609-693-3513. Email: angela@argosfarm.com. Open: Thursday and Friday from 2pm to 6pm Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm For the month of October. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Honey updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Take the Garden State Parkway to Exit 74- Forked River. Make a left onto Lacey Road West. Argos Farm is located one mile on the left hand side. Click here for a map and directions. Corn Maze and Pumpkin Picking is open from September 21st through October 27, 2013. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Restore the Shore Fundraiser Saturday, September 28, 2013. (UPDATED: September 24, 2013)
  • Beach View Farms - Uses natural growing practices, Honey (retail), Blackberry honey, Lavender honey, Wildflower honey, Wild thyme honey, Honey from hives on the farm, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, birthday parties, school tours
    178 Beachview Ave, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. Phone: 609-661-2240. Email: Beachviewfarms@gmail.com. Open: November - April : Friday - Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00pm; May - October:  Monday - Saturday 8:00am to 7:00pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: April 16, 2013)
  • Emery's Farm - Certified Organic, Honey (retail), Blueberry honey, Buckwheat honey, Clover honey, Honey from hives on the farm, farm animals
    346 Long Swamp Road, New Egypt, NJ 08533. Phone: 609-758-8514. Email: berryfarmer@aol.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for some crops. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Please visit our website for up to date picking information. Weather can impact our schedule and harvest! We want you to be informed before you drive out. (UPDATED: September 22, 2011)

Farm Venues for Events, Activities, Parties and Meetings:

Atlantic County

  • Sahl's Father Son Farm - Lighting, Birthday parties, School and educational groups, Daycare and preschool groups, Other Private Parties, You may bring your own food, Some Tables and chairs are provided, Some Linens and table silverware are provided, Corn maze, Pumpkin patch, pigs, golf nearby, Free Onsite Lot parking lot, children welcome, No pets please, No smoking allowed, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, pony rides, birthday parties, school tours
    422 West Pestalozzi Street, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215. Phone: 609-965-9300. Email: fathersonfarm@gmail.com. Open: Ticket Booth is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 4 pm to 7 pm; Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm; The grounds remain open after ticket booth hours until 9 pm on all those evenings. Directions: From the White Horse Pike (Rt 30) — Turn north onto Odessa Avenue from the White Horse Pike. Follow Odessa Avenue for 3.5 miles to the Sahl Farm. The farm is adjacent to the Pomona Golf Course and fronts Odessa Avenue and Pestalozzi Street Follow the signs to the Sahl’s Father Son Farm main entrance on Pestalozzi Street. Click here for a map and directions. Feed Corn is harvested in September through November and is available from September to January; Corn maze, hayrides and pumpkin picking will be open from September 18th - November 6th;. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. 2009 Philadelphia Eagles' Corn Maze 2010 Philadelphia Phillies' Corn Maze 2011 Corn Maze theme TBA Flashlight night every night. Come get your ticket at 7 pm and stay till the grounds close at 9 pm. Pig Races run on Saturdays at noon, 3:00 pm, and 6:00 p.m. Aside from our 11 acre corn maze, we have a corn box, sand pile, trench maze, rope maze, mini hay bale maze, corn tunnel, outdoor picnic tables, and an indoor picnic room for birthdays and parties. We harvest and sell feed corn from late September till around January or until we sell out. (ADDED: October 06, 2010) (UPDATED: February 10, 2011)

Ocean County

  • Beach View Farms - Uses natural growing practices, Wedding Reception, Birthday parties, Filming or photo shoots, Classes, lectures or Speakers, School and educational groups, You may bring your own food, Some Tables and chairs are provided, Bring your own linens and table silverware, Hotel nearby, Motel nearby, Vegetables, or bush fruit, Fishing nearby, hunting nearby, boating nearby, golf nearby, tennis nearby, fitness/health club nearby, Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, children welcome, No pets please, No smoking allowed, Honey from hives on the farm, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, birthday parties, school tours
    178 Beachview Ave, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. Phone: 609-661-2240. Email: Beachviewfarms@gmail.com. Open: November - April : Friday - Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00pm; May - October:Monday - Saturday 8:00am to 7:00pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: April 16, 2013)

Horse Rides and More:

Ocean County

  • Argos Farm - Boarding stables, Horse trails (guided), Riding academies, schools, Horses rented (guided trails), English riding equipment & instruction, Fishing nearby, hunting nearby, boating nearby, golf nearby, swimming pool nearby, tennis nearby, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, School tours, children welcome, No pets please, No smoking allowed, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, farm market, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Jumping pillow, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    1250 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731. Phone: 609-693-3513. Email: angela@argosfarm.com. Open: Monday to Saturday from 10am to 8pm all year. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Activity updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Take the Garden State Parkway to Exit 74- Forked River. Make a left onto Lacey Road West. Argos Farm is located one mile on the left hand side. Click here for a map and directions. Corn Maze and Pumpkin Picking is open from September 21st through October 27, 2013;. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Restore the Shore Fundraiser Saturday, September 28, 2013. (UPDATED: September 24, 2013) (UPDATED: March 02, 2011)

Wholesale Foods

Cumberland County

  • Louis Iaconelli LLc fresh market produce - Local sales at our farm, Local delivery, strawberries, Other fruit or veg,
    393 Morton Avenue, Rosenhayn, NJ 08352. Phone: 856-451-8683. Alternate Phone: 856-297-3277. Fax: 856-451-4177. Email: iaconelliec@yahoo.com. Open: Monday to Sunday 8am to 5:pm call to place or pick up an order. Directions: Starting at route 55 north, take exit #32B/route 56 West Rosenhayn onto Landis Avenue (Route 56 CR-622) 4 miles left turn onto Morton Avenue 1 mile third past Deerfield Twp School. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. All seasonal produce is picked to order. Please call in advance. Available seasonal produce: Fresh okra (variety, Jambalaya) Strawberries (variety Chandler). (ADDED: January 17, 2013)

Ocean County

  • Beach View Farms - Uses natural growing practices, Local sales at our farm, Local delivery, all produce is sustainably grown, all produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management), beans, beets, blackberries, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, figs, flowers, herbs/spices, lavender, olallieberries, peas, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, birthday parties, school tours
    178 Beachview Ave, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. Phone: 609-661-2240. Email: Beachviewfarms@gmail.com. Open: November - April : Friday - Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00pm; May - October:Monday - Saturday 8:00am to 7:00pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: April 16, 2013)
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