New Jersey Department of Agriculture Announces Record for Schools in Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program

As part of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s continuing efforts to improve nutritional opportunities for school children, New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher today announced that a record-high 210 New Jersey schools are participating in the 2022-2023 school year’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP).

New Jersey Department of Agriculture Presents “Best in New Jersey Farm to School Award”

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher today presented Three Bridges Elementary School in Hunterdon County with the “Best in New Jersey Farm to School Award” during a visit to the school’s outdoor classroom. The presentation took place during the celebration of the 12th annual Jersey Fresh Farm to School Week being held September 26-30.

New Jersey Department of Agriculture Announces 2022 #JerseyFreshIsBest Photo Contest Winner

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture today announced the overall winner of the 2022 #JerseyFreshisBest social media photo contest as Kimberly English, a professional artist in Salem County who uses her artwork to advocate for farmers and young farmer education.

New Jersey Department of Agriculture Highlights Jersey Fresh at Stop & Shop

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher visited the Kingsland Avenue Stop & Shop in Clifton to highlight the store featuring Jersey Fresh in its produce department.

Jersey Fresh Shore Distribution to Feature Complimentary Peaches

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture will highlight Jersey Fresh peaches on National Eat A Peach Day, Monday, August 22, with special visits to the shore towns of Wildwood, Atlantic City and Seaside Heights where NJDA marketing staff will be on hand to distribute complimentary Jersey Fresh peaches to beachgoers.