The Tour de Farm event, held April 12 across multiple locations in St. Johns County, welcomed an estimated 500 attendees for a day of farm tours, fresh food and hands-on agricultural experiences.
The self-guided tour featured local farms, growers and food vendors, offering residents and visitors a unique opportunity to connect directly with the county’s agricultural community.
Event highlights
Supporting local agriculture
Tour de Farm emphasized the importance of buying local by featuring ingredients sourced directly from regional farms:
These ingredients were purchased using sponsorship funding from the Putnam-St. Johns County Farm Bureau, reinforcing the event’s mission to support local farmers and strengthen the agricultural economy.
Community Impact
Vendors reported strong engagement and sales throughout the event, with many selling out of inventory before the end of the day. Local favorite Minorcan Mike’s datil pepper products saw especially high demand, highlighting continued interest in St. Johns County’s unique agricultural heritage.
Tour de Farm provided a fun, family-friendly experience and served as an economic driver for local farms and small businesses.
What’s Next
St. Johns County staff are currently compiling post-event evaluations and will distribute a participant survey to gather feedback and identify opportunities for future events.
For more information about agricultural programs and events in St. Johns County, sign up for the Agriculture Newsletter at sjcfl.us/agricultural-outreach.
To see a video of the event from The St. Johns County Office of Public Affairs, go to youtube.com/watch?v=saewGitn07w.
