Camden County Farmers Markets To Check Out: 2021 Guide

CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ — Summer is quickly approaching, which means local farmers markets will be popping up across Camden County. Since the coronavirus pandemic hit local businesses hard, it's the perfect time to support these local businesses, farmers, and artisans.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, the pandemic also brought new challenges to food security and that having access to healthy food options "are an important part of overall physical and mental health" during this time.

The CDC states that outdoor farmers markets are a "lower risk shopping option" that benefits both shoppers and the community. Guidelines include mask-wearing, social distancing, and maintaining good hygiene.

So if you're looking to buy fresh produce from a local farmers market, check out this list of all the locations in the area:

Springdale Farm Market, 1638 Springdale Road in Cherry Hill: Cherry Hill's last working farm has been in business for more than 70 years. Home-grown produce and freshly made pies, cakes, muffins and other pastries are all baked on the premises. It is one of the principal farms involved in the South Jersey Independent Restaurant Association's "Farm to Fork" program.

Haddonfield Farmers' Market, Kings Court in Haddonfield: The Haddonfield Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday, rain or shine, May 18 thru October. This season will include entertainment, hosting master gardeners, cook offs and much more! Each week's offerings are dependent on the growing season, harvests and availability.

Collingswood Farmers' Market, 713 North Atlantic Avenue in Collingswood: The farmers market is open every Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, from May through Thanksgiving. For 2021, masks and social distancing are required when attending the market. There will be no eating or drinking and no dogs.

Berlin Farmers Market, 41 Clementon Road in Berlin: Enjoy over 65 businesses indoor offering unique products, services and food. The outdoor flea market runs every Saturday and Sunday of the year and can fit up to 700 vendors.