Burlington County Agricultural Center

22/11/2023

We’ve become too separated from our farmers and our food. Join a CSA, make your local farmers market a regular stop. Celebrate farming.

(Painting by NC Wyeth)

21/11/2023

Celebrate Small Business Saturday at the Burlington County Agricultural Center on Saturday November 25th, 1pm to 4pm ... with Karen and the Art of Olive Oil ... www.artofoliveoil.com

20/11/2023

Leave the leaves ...

11-15-23 Wayne County, Westland Michigan. I found this Pipevine Swallowtail chrysalis on a dead leaf. Butterflies and moths overwinter as eggs, caterpillars, chrysalises, cocoons, pupae, and adults, that’s why you shouldn’t throw away your leaves or shred them.

Glycerol is a chemical in their blood/hemolymph, that keeps them from turning into little icicles.

19/11/2023

Today we made a savory cranberry chutney and used it to make Cranberry Brie Bites with both puff pastry and phyllo cups. Sooo good.

16/11/2023

Holiday Farmer Market this Saturday starts at ten!

16/11/2023

Beautiful night at the Burlington County Agricultural Center

16/11/2023

Saturday!
Since holiday markets start late, our kitchen demo will be at 11am.

13/11/2023

Look who's at the Burlington County Agricultural Center on Small Business Saturday November 25th, 1pm to 4pm ... www.artofoliveoil.com

13/11/2023

Hasselbeck sweet potatoes at the demonstration on November 11...Hasselback potatoes or Potato à la Hasselbacken (Swedish: Hasselbackspotatis) are a type of baked potato that is cut about halfway through into thin, fan-like slices. Needless to say, they were delicious 😋

13/11/2023

The Agricultural Center offers a series of rustic venues in a unique outdoor setting for large and small events, from wedding receptions to corporate fundraisers, business meetings to private parties.
Our cozy 1850s Farmhouse is suitable for smaller functions, like meetings, programs, and private parties with a maximum capacity of 49 people. The house retains all the warmth and charm of an old farmhouse, with some modern renovations. Our fully renovated Farmhouse Kitchen is available for educational and commercial purposes. A Farmhouse rental includes the porch and front lawn shaded by a magnificent copper beech tree.

The rustic Market Barn is our most popular wedding location. It is open on two sides with a wide overhang on the open side. Strung with festive bistro lights that make the evening sparkle, our Market Barn measures 105’ x 40.’ Its maximum capacity is 175 people.

Adjacent to the Barn is our Market Plaza, a 105′ x 110′ concrete pad with a 30′ x 60′ white tent. The tent canopy goes up in April for the market season. Strung with bistro lights that complement the Market Barn, the tent includes sides to be used in case of rain or wind.

The well-tended gardens and grounds surrounding the Farmhouse and Barn make a colorful backdrop for events and photographs in all seasons.
Between early spring and December, the Farmhouse, Barn and Plaza are home to our County Farmers’ Market on Saturday mornings. The Market Plaza tent stays up until the last Farmers’ Market in December.

For more information about Ag Center event rentals, contact us at (856) 778-0107 or email us at [email protected].

13/11/2023

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10/11/2023

Only a few markets left this year! Come on in this Saturday.

This Saturday, we say goodbye to our regular season from 8:30-1 pm… as we prepare for our 2 holiday markets. Stock up & Stay tuned! 🤗

08/11/2023

One more regular market and then our two holiday markets! Get ready!

08/11/2023

It’s winter squash season and delicata is one of the best!

This savory galette, which features a cheesy filling, roasted squash, and a flaky za’atar crust, is the perfect vegetarian fall or winter dinner. Make it tonight!

31/10/2023

Starting our Halloween inspired, pumpkin and root vegetable tian class. Chef Tamara found the world’s largest carrot!

29/10/2023

Quite interesting approach….

29/10/2023

These stories of hard working farmers - like the Collins family - who worked this land before us can be so inspiring…

Although we have less farmland, we still have so many dedicated farmers making their mark in the county.

29/10/2023

Today we salute our own dedicated farmers at Little Hooves Romneys for their care and stewardship of the farm and their sheep.

It's Hug a Sheep Day and what better way to celebrate than by visiting one of the many sheep farms in New Jersey!

But did you know that sheep are not only adorable and cuddly, they are also incredibly versatile animals? Sheep are raised for their wool, meat, milk, and even their hides. Wool from sheep is used to make clothing, blankets, and other textiles. Sheep meat, also known as lamb, is a delicious and nutritious protein source. Sheep milk is used to make cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products. And sheep hides are used to make leather goods.

In addition to their practical uses, sheep have also played an important role in many cultures throughout history. They have been used as sacrificial offerings, symbols of fertility, and even as currency.

So, on this Hug a Sheep Day, take the time to appreciate these amazing animals and all they have to offer. Visit a local sheep farm, learn more about their care and uses, and maybe even give a sheep a hug!

29/10/2023

Best wishes for many happy years together. Cayden & Brett, thank for allowing us to be part of your celebration!

28/10/2023

It's almost time!!!

28/10/2023

It’s squash day at the market and the demo starts in a few minutes itea. We’re making a winter squash and apple tian!

27/10/2023

Gonna be a great day at the Agricultural Center

24/10/2023

Festive Pumpkin Tian with Buttermilk Ricotta ... You've heard of ratatouille, but do you know about its fancier cousin, the Tian? We will build this beautiful, layered vegetable dish with seasonal pumpkins, while watching a buttermilk ricotta demonstration. Class will conclude with a family-style meal of pumpkin vegetable tian, topped with the ricotta made in class. Your tian is yours to bake at home! Don't miss out on this seasonal dish!

$55

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20/10/2023

It would be our pleasure to be part of your happily ever after ...

11/10/2023

Register soon, farmers and makers.

Join us on October 18 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm for our Online Food Safety Plan Writing Workshop on Zoom! Registration is $15 and attendees will be walked through a customizable plan to fit the needs of individual farms.

Get tickets here: https://go.rutgers.edu/5iua7ve7

10/10/2023

Edible flower lollipops with teacher Amanda

10/10/2023

Always a good reminder of what does not recycle.

06/10/2023

Art of Olive Oil in the kitchen today ... making Lubrication for the Soul ... naturally infused culinary oils.

06/10/2023

Native asters are a powerhouse additions to a pollinator garden. Drop by our gardens and see them in action!

05/10/2023

At our Winter Gardening class on Monday we talked about cover crops for small farms versus gardens. This article from Pennsylvania Horticultural Society offers good info for our winter gardeners.

Learn more about fall cover crops and how they can benefit your garden.

05/10/2023

EVERYONE is friendly at the Ag Center.

04/10/2023

Homesteaders!

The Rutgers Homesteading Academy will host a webinar on "Raising the Steaks: Is Beef Production for You?" next Tuesday, October 10 from 12-1 p.m. Our presenter will be Joanne Powell, Instructor and Co-Chair of the Animal Science Department at Delaware Valley University. Register at https://go.rutgers.edu/homesteading for the Zoom link to join. We hope to see you there!