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You might not have noticed, but it’s happening all across the Garden State – peach trees are being planted.

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Assemblyman John McKeon, the lead Assembly sponsor of the bill to designate the last week of September as ‘Jersey Fresh Farm To School Week’ celebrated the initiative with more than 100 fifth graders at the school garden of Seth Boyden Demonstration School in Maplewood. McKeon’s bill was signed into law in January 2011.

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What's more JERSEY than the Jersey tomato and sweet corn? What's more JERSEY than Jersey's Favorite Hits from Springsteen, Bon Jovi and The Four Seasons? This weekend New Jersey 101.5 celebrates everything grown in the Great Garden State on a "Jersey Fresh Weekend!

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They're sweet, they're blue, and they're a Jersey specialty. Check out these tasty recipes featuring fresh blueberries!

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During a heat wave, the best way to stay safe and healthy is to keep your body cool and completely hydrated.

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Why stick to eating corn on the cob when there are creative ways to turn your snack or meal into a mouthwatering summer delight? Check out these easy-to-make classic summer corn recipes!

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Summer is almost here which means New Jersey's favorite fruit is in high demand.

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Among the abundant fruits and vegetables that New Jersey is known for, our local sweet and succulent Jersey tomatoes are consistently at the top of the flavor list. If you're anxious to bite into those red, juicy Jersey tomatoes, check this list of the Top 5 summer tomato salads!

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The climate, soil, sun and rain in New Jersey make for the perfect conditions for one of summer's favorite fruits, the peach.  New Jersey is fourth in the country when it comes to peach production with a wholesale value of more than $36 million.  That's according to the New Jersey Peach Promotion Council, the state's organization dedicated to promoting and marketing peaches.  This year's crops are ripening earlier than usual and will most likely be ready by the end of June.  Peaches already are being picked in some orchards in South Jersey.

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As the spring planting season gets underway, New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher is urging all state residents to go to their local nurseries and landscapers and look for the Jersey Grown label on their items.

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