Princeton University students, faculty and staff, as well as local residents
visit the Greening Princeton Farmers Market, an entirely student-run
market that will operate this spring through May 20.

Agricultural tourism, or agri-tourism in New Jersey offers affordable, family-oriented recreational and educational activities and opportunities to learn about the production of food and agricultural products and the state’s rich farming heritage while helping to encourage the preservation of agricultural lands. Activities include hayrides, corn mazes, pick-your-own operations, farm stands, school tours, agricultural fairs, farm festivals, winery tours and horseback riding. There also are several historical attractions where visitors can learn about New Jersey agriculture from the beginning. You don't have to live on a farm to enjoy New Jersey agriculture! Come out for the day. There's always plenty to do!

Interactive Agritourism Website: www.visitnjfarms.org -- Find farms and events and interactively plan itineraries and plot routes for family fun or education.

NJDA Agritourism Database -- Search for pick-your-own farms, farmers markets, community farmers markets, hay rides, corn mazes, farm tours and other activities.

Agritourism Calendar of Events -- See all the fun agricultural activities and festivals planned in the coming months.

Agricultural Fairs
Apple Guide
Attractions
Choose and Cut Christmas Trees
Equine Calendar of Events
Equine Facilities
Gardens and Arboretums
HorsePark of New Jersey
Links
Seafood Events Calendar
Travel and Tourism
Wineries


Attractions:

New Jersey Museum of Agriculture, New Brunswick, NJ
The Museum houses an extensive collection of agricultural, scientific and household tools that spans 350 years of New Jersey's history. Throughout the year, the Museum sponsors many educational events. For a complete calendar, call (732) 249-2077 or visit them on the web at www.agriculturemuseum.org.

Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, Morristown, NJ
Fosterfields is a 200-acre working farm which replicates daily activities of the farming and domestic life from the 1880s through the turn of the century. Events include baby farm animal weekend, haying demonstrations, threshing, sheep dog trials, cider pressing and corn husking. For more information, call (973) 326-7645 or visit them on the web at www.parks.morris.nj.us/parks/ffmain.htm.

Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May, NJ
This 1800s open-air living history museum has incorporated agricultural themes into their calendar of events. For a list of upcoming events, call (609) 898-2300, or visit them on the web at www.hcsv.org/.


Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead Museum, Lambertville, NJ
Located on about 10 acres of land, the museum is an educational institution, restored, maintained and staffed by volunteers. It features the oldest remaining stone house in Hunterdon County and many outbuildings. Museum-barn displays include early farming and homemaking devices. For more information, call (609) 397-2752 or visit them on the web at www.holcombe-jimison.org.

Howell Living History Farm, Titusville, NJ
Howell Farm reflects farming practices circa 1900 and welcomes school groups and parents with young children. Programs include sheep sheering, maple sugaring, potato planting, hayrides, haying and workshops. To find out more, call (609) 737-3299 or visit them on the web at www.howellfarm.org/.

Longstreet Living History Farm, Holmdel Township, NJ
Rural Monmouth County in the 1890s has been recreated at Longstreet Farm where costumed interpreters plow, plant, cook and clean just as was done 100 years ago. For further information, call the Monmouth County Park System at (732) 842-4000, ext. 256, or visit them on the web at www.monmouthcountyparks.com/parks/longstreet_revised.asp.




New Jersey Agricultural Fairs -- Get information and a calendar of the 20 agricultural fairs held throughout the state each year.






Jersey Seafood Events Calendar -- Find seafood and music festivals, industry events, and educational and environmental shore activities.




Equine Calendar of Events -- Find upcoming Show Horse events in the state.

Horse Park of New Jersey -- The 147-acre facility in Stone Tavern, Monmouth County, is fast becoming a world class equine exhibition facility, that last year hosted Olympic Game trials. From March through November, equine events are scheduled for most weekends and many weekdays, including frequent multi-day events.

New Jersey Equine Facilities -- Whether you want to find a place to board your horse, buy a horse, rent a horse, get riding lessons, breed a horse, or see a horse show, you'll find it here.



New Jersey Wineries -- Taste New Jersey Wines! New Jersey has a growing wine industry with 21 wineries producing over 40 different varieties of wines from dry and semi-dry to sparkling and fruit and dessert wines. Here are listed the wineries that are open to the public, for tours and tastings.



Choose and Cut Christmas Trees -- The New Jersey Christmas Tree Growers Association offers a search engine to find a choose and cut Christmas Tree farm near you. It also offers interesting information about Christmas trees.



Apple Guide -- Search for apples at roadside stands and pick-your-own farms and learn about the different apple varieties.




Gardens and Arboretums -- One of the most comprehensive listings of gardens and arboretums open to the public in New Jersey.




New Jersey's Official Travel Website -- Find out what's happening and where to go in the Garden State, if you're a first-time visitor or a life-long resident.