US: Cornell graduate nominated as New Jersey Local Hero
Picture courtesy of Edible Jersey.
In 2010, Niederer leased an acre and a half from her family’s 80-acre farm. Today, she leases 20 acres and grows a variety of vegetables and small fruits, as well as uncommon items like oats and baby ginger—both of which are firsts for a New Jersey farm. During the growing season, Chickadee Creek Farm sells its products at seven farmers’ markets, while in winter it sells at two. “We have high tunnels that allow us to keep growing year-round,” she says. “This definitely distinguishes us from other farms.”
Click here to learn more about Chickadee Farms and other nominated Local Heroes in the article on Edible Jersey.