Category: Tim Kealy

There’s something quietly reassuring about the way a neighborhood comes alive when people gather around food grown close to home. It’s not a grand, festival-like gathering with banners and speeches, but rather a steady pulse of a community expressing itself. Markets offer that kind of presence. They form the rare spaces where commerce feels like… Continue reading The Subtle Ways Farmers’ Markets Strengthen Neighborhood Communities

The story of New Jersey agriculture is being rewritten in fields, markets, and communities across the state.

New Jersey, in all its contrasts, demonstrates that agriculture can be more than an industry—it can be the common ground on which city and countryside meet.

Spring in New Jersey marks a season of rebirth—not only for nature but for agribusiness opportunities as well. As the Garden State bursts into bloom, farmers have the perfect chance to explore innovative ways to diversify their operations. Moving beyond traditional crops and livestock, agribusinesses can tap into growing markets like value-added products, agritourism, and… Continue reading Spring Agribusiness Opportunities in New Jersey: Expanding Beyond the Fields

Farmers have long been part of the effort to keep blueberries thriving as a celebrated crop in New Jersey.

We discuss how the farm to table movement has strengthened the connection between farmers, chefs, and consumers.

Squash is a highly adaptable crop that offers a wide range of options for farmers, from the fast-growing zucchini to the long-lasting butternut.