Crop Growing on New Jersey Farm (© David Olah | Dreamstime.com)

Folks in New Jersey should find it easier than ever to buy local produce this spring. Packer.com reports that due to near perfect weather conditions New Jersey’s farmers have “produced ample supplies of high-quality spring vegetables.”

The article states that while higher fuel prices have hurt New Jersey’s farmers, higher prices for produce shipped from across the country have led buyers to buyers for eastern markets to turn to growers in closer proximity. Romaine, green leaf, red leaf, bibb and boston lettuce are among the big sellers.

According to the article, “Tom Sheppard, president of Eastern Fresh Growers Inc., Cedarville, N.J., reported slightly lower yields on spring asparagus out of New Jersey, but said strong markets are making up for the decline.”

If you’d like to read the article in Packer.com cited above go to: N.J. lettuce, asparagus meet with strong demand