Burlington County Agricultural Center

09/05/2025

Some of our local Green Teams in the county are sponsoring free Halloween Costume Shops again this year! Kudos to the local organizers!

You can donate gently used Halloween costumes to these groups every year and/or shop for free at one of these locations!

09/04/2025

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09/03/2025

We are hosting a Repair Cafe on September 21st from 1 to 4pm.

A Repair Café is a community initiative that aims to reduce waste, overconsumption, and planned obsolescence by helping people fix household items that could still be useful. Repair Cafes are meant to re-ignite the "do-it-together" and "do-it-yourself" spirit and strengthen community bonds. Repair Coaches are available to both fix and teach how to fix and repair your belongings.

What kind of repair coaching can you expect at our Repair Café on September 21st? Check under the photographs for details!

Additional repair coach info coming tomorrow and next week!

08/30/2025

The word ratatouille can refer to a classic French Stew or a popular 2007 Disney Pixar animated film...
Today in the kitchen it referred to the French stew ...
Another delicious demo in the kitchen at the Burlington County Farmers Market ....

08/28/2025

Ever wonder how a monarch butterfly knows to lay her eggs only on milkweed, or how a tiny leaf beetle zeroes in on the exact wildflower it depends on?

Specialist insects are picky for a reason. Their survival depends on a very specific plant (or plant family)! To “find” it, they rely on a mix of powerful senses:
~ Smell: Many specialists can detect the unique chemical scent of their host plants, even in tiny amounts carried on the breeze.
~ Sight: Shape, color, and even the way leaves reflect light help insects recognize the right plant from others nearby.
~ Taste (yes, taste!): Some insects “taste” with their feet or antennae. A butterfly might drum her feet on a leaf to test if it’s the right plant before laying eggs.

💚 And it’s not just butterflies, moths, and beetles… Many native bees are specialists too! Some will only collect pollen from one genus or family of plants. For example, the southeastern blueberry bee depends on blueberry blossoms, while Macropius species bees depend on the floral oils created by Whorled Loosestrife and related plants. Their entire life cycle is tied to those plants .... if the host disappears, so does the bee!

❓Why it matters: This tight bond means specialists are vulnerable. If their host plants decline, so do they. But it also means that by planting natives, you’re literally putting out a welcome mat for these amazing creatures.
(with thanks to John Forti from The Heirloom Gardener)

08/28/2025

Another beautiful day at the Burlington County Agricultural Center

08/28/2025

Lots of visitors at the AgCenter on this beautiful day!

08/27/2025

We have four children's cooking classes coming up this fall. First up is the Passport Series: China Food Explorers' (link below) and Mexico Food Explorers. Then we have two family-focused cooking sessions.

Check our Facebook events page and our calendar for additional details!

Get ready for a delicious adventure to China in this hands-on cooking class designed just for kids by Chef Jamie. Young Chefs (ages 5-10) roll their very own veggie egg rolls and mix up homemade duck sauce while exploring the fun of healthy whole food-based cooking.