Tri-State Area Resources - Programs, Events and Destinations

Places to visit

www.njskylands.com/fmsuss5.htm - Links to small local farms in the Skylands region.
www.foodshedalliance.org/ - Sponsors "Buy Fresh Buy Local" open houses in early September at farms in northwest New Jersey.
www.cowsoutside.com/ - Bobolink Dairy, 42 Meadow Burn Road, Vernon, NJ, 973-764-4888; Wed-Fri 12-6, Sat-Sun 9-5; cheeses from 100% grass-fed cows and wood-fired breads.

Nutley Nutrition Center (www.nutleynutrition.com), 377 Centre Street, Nutley, NJ, 973-667-9446.
Whole Foods Market, 701 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, 973-746.5110, www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/montclair/index.html.
The Bread Company, 113 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ, 973-509-2525 - Sells organic, whole-grain baked items.
Most supermarkets have sections set aside for organic foods. Whenever you purchase organic food from them, you encourage them to expand their selection.
Cooperative buying clubs, such as the Montclair Community Organic Food Co-op (www.montclaircommunityfoodcoop.com) , Boxed Organics, and United (www.unitedbuyingclubs.com).
See the section on CSA's ("community supported agriculture") or the section on farmers' markets to find sources of locally produced fresh food.