Farm Fresh and Locally Grown: Bergen Farmers' Markets

We here at Patch are all about keeping it local, and what better way to keep it local than to support our local farmers’ markets? As we round the corner into summer, we wanted to give you the skinny on getting skinny by telling you where and when the farmers are rolling into town.

Think fresh, crisp, delicious peaches, blueberries, cherries, cantaloupe, watermelon, corn, squash, cucumbers, beans, carrots, mushrooms, celery, leeks, onions, scallions, lettuce, spinach, peppers, beets, carrots and corn, corn, corn! And don’t forget the home-baked breads, cookies and pies, as well as the handmade wine, freshly made pickles and mozzarella cheese. A bit of nature’s bounty every day.

Here are some of the farmers' markets in Bergen County. Each one has its own distinct flavor so why not visit them all?

Fort Lee Farmers’ Market

• When: Sundays, June 26 – November 20; 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Where: Community Center off Anderson Ave.
• Why Go: Fresh fruits and vegetables, artisanal breads and cheeses, pickles, plants, pies and more. 

Emerson Farmers’ Market

• When: Sundays, June 26 – November 20; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Where: Emerson train station on Kinderkermack Rd.
• Why Go: The Orchards of Conklin from Rockland County is here and aside from their freshly grown fruit, they bring their freshly baked pies and donuts. There are additional farm stands with a large selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, including white carrots, which are sweeter than the orange ones, and freshly picked mushrooms. There’s pickles, freshly made mozzarella and artisanal breads.

 Ramsey Farmers' Market

• When: Sundays, June 12 – November 20; 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Where: Ramsey Train Station, Erie Plaza off Main St.
• Why Go: Fresh fish from Hampton Bays, organic fruits and vegetables, Orchards of Conklin, fresh cut flowers, Dr. Pickles, organic teas and coffees, homespun chili, Ventimiglia Vineyards, quiches, gluten-free bakery items, goat milk cheeses, artisan breads, jams, fresh pies, fresh pastas, honey and so much more!

 Ridgewood Farmers’ Market

• When: Sundays, June 26 – November 5; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Where: Ridgewood Train Station.
• Why Go: There’s a fresh honey stand for honey lovers, homemade jams, fresh breads and pies, pickles, and of course, a huge selection of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as a large selection of fresh herbs. 

 Tenafly Farmers’ Market

• When: Sundays through October 31; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Where: Parking lot at the corner of Tenafly Rd. and Washington St.
• Why Go: Large selection of organic fruits, vegetables, and an organic bread stand. In addition to the organic stands, there are two large vegetable stands, a plant/flower stand, freshly made goat’s milk cheeses, a featured artist and a kids’ art table.

Hasbrouck Heights Farmers’ Market

• When: Tuesdays, June 7 – September 27; 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.  
• Where: Corner of Boulevard and Washington Place.
• Why Go: There are two farm stands offering fruits and vegetables, an organic bakery, pickles, mozzarella, breads, fresh ravioli and a stand that sells organic handmade soap.

 Haworth Farmers’ Market

• When: Tuesdays, June 7 – November 22; 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Where: Terrace St. Parking lot.
• Why Go: Farm fresh fruits, vegetables, pickles, olives, breads, cheeses and more.

 Rutherford Farmers’ Market

• When: Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. June 1 – October 29.
• Where: Williams Plaza.
• Why Go: The Wednesday market features Jersey Fresh produce from two New Jersey Farms, Amish baked goods, pickles, frozen seafood and pasta, dried fruits and nuts and an assortment of other products. The Saturday market only features New Jersey Fresh farm produce. 

 River Vale Farmers’ Market

• When: Thursdays, June 30 – October 27; 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
• Where: 406 Rivervale Rd., across from Town Hall.
• Why Go: It has a lot of  vendors, including two fresh fruit and vegetable stands, one of which is Stokes Farm from Old Tappan; a handmade wine stand—with tastings! (If you like wine, try theirs!); a stand that offers handmade sodas and coffees; a stand with fresh handmade pasta sauces and pizzas; fresh Italian ice stand; a pickles stand; an Amish stand with all the amazing homemade pies, pastries and jams and a fresh mozzarella and bread stand. 

 Teaneck Farmers’ Market

• When: Thursdays, June 23 – October 27; 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.  
• Where: Municipal parking lot off Cedar Lane, Garrison Ave. & Beverly Rd. in back of the Wells Fargo Bank (across from Bischoff’s).
• Why Go: There’s two farm stands, but one of them is Amish, and you have never seen such enormous vegetables or a stand so perfectly arranged with endless offerings. And don’t forget to take home some Amish baked goods like whoopee pies, snickerdoodles or jams. There’s also a mozzarella and bread stand and a pickle stand. 

Englewood Farmers’ Market

• When: Fridays, June 10 – October 28; 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Where: Depot Square off N. Van Brundt St.
• Why Go: Stands with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, an Amish stand with homemade baked goods, a mozzarella and bread stand and pickles.