Parts of New Jersey suffered during the growing season from extreme drought conditions because of the low levels of rain, stream flows and groundwater capacity.

Four Southern New Jersey counties have been declared disaster areas as farmers grapple with severe drought, the United States Department of Agriculture said. Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and ...

The Asbury Fresh farmers and makers market takes place from May 4 to Sept. 28 in Asbury Park. The Toms River market runs from June 11 to Oct. 1.

New Jersey has a wide diversity of wild edibles waiting to be picked. Chefs are plating unique dishes with mushrooms, wild greens and flowers.