2024 National Agritourism Survey

The 2024 National Agritourism Survey is now collecting responses. All agricultural operations that welcome visitors—whether for on-farm direct sales, educational programs, entertainment, farm stays, recreation, special events, and more—are invited to complete the survey.

By participating in this survey, you’ll help us pinpoint the types of support farmers like you require—whether it’s getting business assistance, developing networks, applying for grants, or navigating zoning and liability issues.

If you have questions about this survey, please contact Claudia Schmidt, a Penn State Extension specialist (cschmidt@psu.edu).

To complete the survey click here.

2024 National Agritourism Survey

The 2024 National Agritourism Survey is now collecting responses, and you are invited to participate! All agricultural operations that welcome visitors – whether for on-farm education, direct sales, entertainment, recreation, special events, and more – are invited to complete the survey.  So, if you offer education or rent event space on your farm, have a farm stand, a petting zoo, offer pick-your-own, farm stays, or other on-farm experiences, your insights are crucial.

By participating in this survey, you’ll help us pinpoint the types of support farmers like you require – whether it’s business assistance, developing networks, applying for grants, or navigating zoning and liability issues. Our goal is to help build the resources you need, improve your access to critical information and opportunities, and shape policy decisions that impact your industry.

This survey is part of a collaborative project led by Penn State with the University of Vermont, Oklahoma State University, the University of Maine, Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development, and other partners across the country.

We recognize that your time is valuable, which is why the survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Your insights are invaluable to us, and we sincerely appreciate your willingness to participate.

To take part in the survey, please visit: National Agritourism Support System Survey | Qualtrics Survey |

If you have questions about the survey, please contact Claudia Schmidt from Penn State Extension at cschmidt@psu.edu

Free webinar: Agritourism Business Planning

Exciting News for Agritourism Entrepreneurs and farm service providers! Join a FREE webinar on January 23rd to unlock the secrets of successful business planning for agritourism businesses!

📅 Event Date: January 23, 2024

🕐 Time: 1-2 p.m. EST

🔗 Register: https://www.uvm.edu/vtrc/future-agritourism-gatherings

 

Learn about the innovative AgPlan app, a user-friendly tool tailored for various farm enterprises, including agritourism. Discover key steps in business planning and learn about how you can get support developing a personalized business plan through an online training series in February and March.

 

What to Expect:

-General overview of business planning

-Information on registering for the online training series

-Dive into AgPlan, your go-to business planning app

-Gain valuable insights from Extension business experts

 

We hope to see you there!

Free webinar series: Agritourism Business Planning with AgPlan

Draft your business plan this winter! For seven weeks, from February 13 through March 26, we will guide business owners and managers through the process of developing your business plan using AgPlan. Each week will cover a different section of the process. If you do your homework in between sessions, you’ll have a business plan drafted by the end of March. You can register here.

  • Feb 13, 2024 01:00 PM
  • Feb 20, 2024 01:00 PM
  • Feb 27, 2024 01:00 PM
  • Mar 5, 2024 01:00 PM
  • Mar 12, 2024 01:00 PM
  • Mar 19, 2024 01:00 PM
  • Mar 26, 2024 01:00 PM

 

Free webinar: Business Planning for Agritourism Enterprises

Date and time: January 23, 2024 at 01:00 PM

This free webinar will cover key steps for business planning and introduce you to a new online tool.  We’ll provide a general overview of business planning for agritourism as well as information about registering for an online training series in February and March for those who would like to develop a business plan this winter with guidance from Extension business planning experts.

Register here.

Free Webinar: Marketing Your Farm – Agritourism

Wednesday, March 29, 12-1pm Eastern Time

Rutgers Cooperative Extension is partnering with other New England states to deliver agritourism education. A free webinar will be held to help farmers learn the three essential components of marketing your farm, with a focus on agritourism. Myrna Greenfield is the “Top Egg” at Good Egg Marketing and the author of Marketing Your Farm: A practical guide to attracting loyal customers and increasing sales. Ellen Parlee is the co-owner of Parlee Farms in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts, which offers pick-your-own fruit and flowers, along with a farmstand, bakery, ice cream stand, animal petting area, and a food trailer for lunch. Ryan Wilson is the co-owner of DeMeritt Hill Farm in Lee, New Hampshire, which offers pick-your-own apples/peaches/blueberries/Xmas trees, hayrides, school tours, special events, Cross Country running, and hiking trails and has a full commercial kitchen. The farm plays host to Torey Roderick Performance Horses and every October, the world-famous Haunted Overload. Lisa Chase from University of Vermont Extension will moderate the session.

To register see: https://uvm-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e3WWWaq9SoaQSR8nVkotdQ

This webinar is free, but registration is required.