Find Safe Produce At These Farmers Markets In Ocean County

Amid concerns about a diarrhea-causing parasite contaminating fresh produce, New Jersey officials have issued statements thatGarden State produce has been found to be clear of cyclospora, the parasite causing the problems.

If you are looking for places to buy Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables, there are a number of farmers markets throughout Ocean County where you can buy it.

The markets are open on different days of the week and have a range of items beyond fruits and vegetables.

Here is the list by day of the week:

MONDAY

Seaside Park Farmers Market, Seaside Park Marina Lawn, J Street and Central Avenue. Mondays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., May 22-Sept. 7.

Surf City Farmers Market, 713 Long Beach Blvd., Surf City. Mondays, 8 a.m.-noon, June 29-Aug. 31.

TUESDAY

(None scheduled)

WEDNESDAY

Downtown Toms River Farmers Market, Town Hall courtyard, 33 Washington St., Toms River. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., June 17-Oct. 14.

THURSDAY

Bay Head Farmers Market, Bridge Avenue municipal parking lot. Thursdays noon-4 p.m. through September.

South Toms River Farmers Market, Mathis Plaza, 134 Route 166, South Toms River. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 14-Sept. 10. Vendors list shared by South Toms River Recreation Commission.

Barnegat Farmers Market, 900 West Bay Ave., Barnegat. Opens June 11. Thursdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free Kids Club with drop-in activities from 11 a.m.-noon.

FRIDAY

Lacey Farmers Market, Lacey United Methodist Church, 204 Lacey Road, Forked River. Fridays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., May 22-Sept. 25.

Seaside Park Farmers Market, Seaside Park Marina Lawn, J Street and Central Avenue. Mondays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., May 22-Sept. 7.

Tuckerton Farmers Market, outside Union Market & Gallery, 120 W Main St., Tuckerton, Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon on May 22; June 12 & 26; July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28; Sept. 18; Oct. 16; Nov. 13

SATURDAY

Brick Farmers Market, Windward Beach Park, 235 Princeton Ave., Brick. Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., through Oct. 3. Leashed dogs welcome. See the vendors.

Farmers Market At Adventure Crossing, 515 Monmouth Road, Jackson. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 16 through Oct. 24.

SUNDAY

Farmers Market at Lacey Elks, 900 Beach Blvd., Forked River. Sundays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. through Sept. 6.

Point Pleasant Fresh Farmers & Makers Market, 317 Cooks Road, in the NJ Transit Parking Lot, Point Pleasant Beach. Sundays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., June 21-Sept. 13.