Ag Secretary Doug Fisher

Now that the holiday season is upon us, New Jersey Christmas tree farmers are in high gear. State Department of Agriculture Public Information Officer Lynn Richmond said New Jersey ranks seventh in the number of Christmas tree farms in the country.

New Jesey Agriculture Secretary Doug Fisher rings the cow bell to mark the official kickoff of the Toms River Farmers Market season. Fisher, who perused the offerings at the Water and Iron Street location, such as corn, beats, tomatoes, a variety of greens, fresh-baked breads and bouquets of flowers, explains why farmers' markets are important...