Buying agricultural products and services is one of the main ways you can preserve open space and farm land in your community. If farmers make a profit they will generally not sell their farm. Yes, we consider plants grown by our nursery growers as farm products
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Most of the major food retailers also tell us its very important to their businesses need local farm products to attract customers. I buy local because I also think the products are fresher , and of better quality. In most cases I also think I get a better buy. ." 
On of the things we've done in Gloucester County is write and publish a "Guide to Gloucester County Farm Products
With the help of the County, our advisory boards and our farmers we have printed and are distributing an easy-to-read guide and map listing 115 markets garden centers, equine and other agricultural and agritourism operations growing, producing, and marketing products and services from Gloucester County farms.
This map lists and locates each operation with information on what they sell to the public, their hours of operation, how to contact them, and some even have their own web sites.
If you want to buy local contact me at gloucester@aesop.rutgers.edu and send me your address. I will be happy to send you a copy of our "Guide to Glocuester County Farm Products.
Jerry Frecon
Agricultural Agent
