Duke Farms and Raritan Borough Council Announce 2024 Somerset County Regional Farmers Market

The Raritan Borough Council voted to become the new sponsor of the seasonal farmers market currently held at Duke Farms. Raritan, NJ (May 18, 2023) --At a Raritan Borough Council meeting, the council voted unanimously to become the new home for the popular seasonal farmers market that has been held on Sundays at Duke Farms for the past 8 years. The 2023 farmers market is underway and will continue at Duke Farms through the end of this season. In 2024 the market will be held at the former Washington School campus in Raritan. “We are very excited to build on the great success Duke Farms has had with the Sunday farmers market and look forward to inviting all of the current vendors to the new Somerset County Regional Farmers Market in 2024,” said Nicolas J. Carra, Raritan Borough Council President. “The farmer’s market has been very popular, and we are thrilled to partner with Raritan Borough and Somerset County to continue its growth at a new location in 2024 that is more beneficial to the activities associated with the market,” said Margaret Waldock, Executive Director of Duke Farms. “We’re very proud of the farmer’s market and our partnership with 40 vendors and roughly 1,200 weekly shoppers and we’re excited to host one more season at Duke Farms.” The Duke Farms Market runs every Sunday May 7- November 12, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. About Duke Farms: Duke Farms is a 2,700-acre center for environmental stewardship in Hillsborough, NJ, that restores the natural environment, invests in sustainability innovation while offering visitors free inclusive and accessible resources for finding their place in nature.