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Elena Gable; Cumberland County Planning Department
In February 2023, the State Legislature passed P.L. 2023, c.9 allowing special occasion events (SOEs)
on preserved commercial farms. SOEs are defined as a wedding, lifetime milestone event, or other
cultural or social event, conducted on preserved farmland on a commercial farm. Qualifying preserved
farms are permitted to host a maximum of 26 SOEs annually, provided an application is submitted to the
easement holder. In Cumberland County, the easement holder is either the Cumberland County Board
of Commissioners or the State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC). Preserved farms seeking
additional information are encouraged to review educational materials on the SADC Website. The
County SOE Application will be posted on the Cumberland County website in the coming weeks. Should
you have any questions, please contact Elena Gable at the Cumberland County Department of Planning,
Tourism, & Community Aff airs: 856-453-2175; elenaga@cumberlandcountynj.gov.