The Garden State

I am here to defend New Jersey honor.

For the life of me, I have no idea who on doG's green earth thought a program like Jersey Shore was a good idea. I truly mean no disrespect to any of the cast members...but honestly in no way does this show even begin to resemble what our beaches and our state are about!

If you've traveled to New Jersey and your impression starts and stops with the Turnpike or the Garden State Parkway, I'm here to let you know that New Jersey is beautiful! It is well documented that many of our beaches are among the most stunning in the world.

Born and raised in New Jersey, I can tell you the official state nickname "Garden State" is apropos.

Having been a life-long proponent of supporting local farmers, fisherman, dairies, etc., I also wanted to highlight our bounty and let those who mistakenly view New Jersey as a 'chemical wasteland' know that you haven't lived until you've had a Jersey tomato or our legendary corn.

In every county across the state, are approximately 9,000 farms...across 270,000 acres if land..harvesting everything from escarole to our beloved tomatoes and corn.

Agri-tourism is important to our farms' economies, and if you're looking for something fun and important to do with your family this Spring...visit one of our many working farms and bring home some of our lovely tomatoes! And don't forget to visit the boardwalk in Seaside Heights.



Tomato image: Flikr.com