The third annual Tour de Farm New Jersey will be held on Sunday, September 6, beginning at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta. The Tour de Farm is a cycling tour of northern New Jersey’s farms to raise awareness of New Jersey’s agricultural richness, highlight the importance of eating local, farm-fresh food, and to share the farmers’ stories.

Two routes are offered for riders of different ages and fitness levels: The Extreme Tour is 70 miles with 4,300 feet of elevation and meant for avid, very fit cyclists; the Weekend Warrior Tour is 21 miles with 1,200 feet of elevation. Both routes start with a locally sourced breakfast. Riders can purchase farm products along the route that will be brought back to the tour start for convenience.

The day culminates in a Farm-to-Fork Celebration, a gourmet outdoor feast catered by Andre’s and served at the Vernon Valley Farm from 3:30 to 6:30pm. Attendance is by ticket only and limited. Tickets are $55 per person for the tour, $125 per person for the meal, and available through Eventbrite.

For more information on the Tour de Farm and Farm-to-Fork Celebration, visit Tourdefarmnj.com, contact Mitch Morrison at 973-222-4703 or email [email protected].