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Nestled along Mountain Avenue in North Caldwell, NJ is Matarazzo Farms. This local gem is one of the few remaining working farms in Essex County, and the closest one to Montclair.
At this time of year, the most visible thing at Matarazzo Farms is the abundance of pumpkins. Set up on stands along the roadside, they make the farm hard to miss. There are round pumpkins, and oblong pumpkins, pumpkins for eating, and pumpkins for carving. They’re all there.
Known to many in Essex County from his family owned and operated "Matarazzo Farms" in West Caldwell, Jim Matarazzo has been a fixture at the Montclair Farmers' Market for several years.
It's tomato season in NJ and Jim will be sharing his bounty with those in need. On Saturday, from 8am to 2 pm the Matarazzo Farm stand willl give a free quart of Jersey tomatoes to anyone who is "down and out."
So you missed the Farmers' Market again this Saturday, big deal - head out to Matarazzo Farms in N. Caldwell where they have started their 50% off all plants sale!