New Jersey Department of Agriculture

Apple blossoms
May 20, 2026

NJ declares emergency over $300M crop freeze losses

Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency after an April freeze caused more than $300 million in crop losses in New Jersey.

Peaches
Aug 20, 2024

Free Jersey Fresh peaches coming to NJ beaches

In 2023, the state harvested 28.4 million pounds of peaches on 3,000 acres for a production value of $29 million.

To mark National Farmers Market Week, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture is giving away Jersey Fresh tomatoes at three Jersey Shore locations Aug. 5.
Aug 2, 2024

Department of Agriculture giving away Jersey Fresh tomatoes at the shore

New Jersey is annually among the top 10 producers of the fruit in the U.S. In 2023, the state harvested 60 million pounds on 2,400 acres for a production value of $36.2 million, according to the USDA.