Pedal through the Burlington County Farm Belt

September 6, 2008

Pedal through some of New Jersey's most beautiful farmland. Get to know the diversity of Jersey’s agricultural production. Shop for local produce as you ride and we will pick up your purchases and deliver them back to the starting point for you.

Ride options are a 13 mile route; a 26 mile route; and a 50 mile route with stops at a cranberry farm, vegetable farms, orchards, nurseries, an organic farm, and a community supported agriculture farm.

The South Jersey Resource Conservation and Development Council (SJRC&D), a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the resources of South Jersey, is in the process of planning its second annual “Tour des Farms” bicycle ride. This ride is designed to raise awareness and support for the cause of South Jersey’s agricultural lands. Hopefully, The Tours will become well established as an enjoyable family activity with a focus on the uniqueness of South Jersey’s communities.

Proceeds from the ride will fund the Farming for the Future Mini Grant Program.  Tthe South Jersey Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to the protection and preservation of South Jersey’s natural resources.

Think Globally. Eat locally.   —  Support your local farms!

The Routes

Three routes are available to lead you on a scenic tour of some of South Jersey’s most beautiful and productive farmland. Stop at local farms and get to know the diversity of South jersey’s agricultural production. You can shop for local produce as you ride and we will pick up your purchases and deliver them back to the starting point.

The Starting Point

Jersey Tour des Farms will begin 8:00 AM on September 6, 2008. Registration will be at The Jack Allen Memorial Early Country Living Museum located on Landing Road in Vincentown, New Jersey.

Refreshments will be available from 8:00 — 9:30 AM. Cue sheets will also be provided at registration.

Additionally each route will be marked. Farm Bucks will be distributed during registration. Please check out the displays from folks who love this region. Participants are welcome to begin their ride after completing registration.

Please visit the museum!

Directions:  From Route 206 (North or South) go west at the light on Pemberton Road (Route 616). Take the first left onto Main Street Vincentown (distance ½ mile). Take your first right onto Church Road. (distance ¼ mile). Take your first right onto Landing Road. (distance ¼ mile) Proceed 1 mile. The Jack Allen Memorial Early Country Living Museum is on your right.

Maps to the Museum

Farm Bucks

Each participant will receive
five Farm Bucks at the time of registration.  Farm Bucks may be redeemed at all farm stops on the day of the event only.

Registration Fee

Before the event

Single Person : $40
Family Rate:
$60 per Couple and $15 for each additional family member

Day of Event

Single Person : $45
Family Rate:
$70 per Couple and $15 for each additional family member