The Farms of New Jersey & Their Impact | Episode 5
In this episode:
-Van Wageningen & Daughters: A microfarm in Kinnelon, all organic and run by a family with three young daughters. See how much one can fit into your own backyard, learn about making your own food, and regenerative farming means.
-Donaldson Farms: A large farm, mix of wholesale, resale, and agritourism in Hackettstown. In the family for six generations, see the variety of offerings, the reasons to visit, and learn about farming challenges and joys.
-America’s Grow-a-Row: An incredible nonprofit in Pittstown getting healthy produce to the homes that may need it most — and educating people along the way. Started as a father/daughter garden, now serving over four million pounds of food yearly.
Learn more about how our food is grown in various ways, the mix of resale, wholesale, and agritourism farms, and ways to volunteer any weekday morning here in NJ!
On each episode of Healthy In The Garden State, join your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, as she explores all that New Jersey has to offer in regards to supporting healthy living. From gyms to hospitals to farms to kitchens and more, we find insights, information, and inspiration from people and places helping to make NJ the healthiest it can be. All episodes stream free on YouTube.
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