fb88 Agritourism for Farmers

Agritourism helps people explore farming and agriculture. It takes many forms, from farm visits, tours, and local shopping, to cultural, recreational, and learning experiences. It generates additional farm income and enhances connections between agriculture and the broader community. For example, on-farm tours help visitors learn how farms grow crops and farm animals. Farm tours show how farm products are made.

Agritourism is a chance for people to understand the diversity and value of farms in their communities. We encourage visitors, farmers, and agricultural supporters to learn more!

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For Farmers: Resource Library to Support Your Agritourism Endeavor

Agritourism Course

Agritourism Summit

Safety and Liability

Safety and Health

  • fb88 CDC Train the Trainer Guide (PDF) - Understanding diseases that can be transferred between people and animals. Learn how to keep your farm and animals healthy.
  • fb88 CDC Train the Trainer Course – Helpful guidance for farmers, fairs, and others who should know about animal-to-human disease prevention.
  • - Includes pre-made signs to help you share important messages about farm, animal, and people's health. To order or download for printing.

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Online Learning

A list of courses, webinar recordings, and fact sheets covering a breadth of agritourism topics

  • - An educational videos series, an online enterprise budget tool, and fact sheets - Rutgers Cooperative Extension
  • - Iowa State Cooperative Extension
  • - University of Vermont Cooperative Extension

Important Contacts

fb88 Open Farm Day

fb88 Bureau of Insurance

Agritourism Promotional Events and Real fb88 Promotions

Food Safety:

State Veterinarians, Animal and Plant Health Staff: Farm biosecurity, right to farm, nutrient management and more

Emergency Preparedness & Public Safety: Safety and emergency planning between businesses and first responders at town, county, and state levels

fb88 Dept. of Transportation: fb88 Road Signs and placement, byways, traffic counts, general info)

fb88 Tourism and Hospitality: Training, metrics and contacts

Resources for Towns, Organizations, and Businesses

fb88 agriculture is unique, varied, and important. Farmers play a vital role in communities across the state. Farming is a livelihood that provides on-farm jobs. It also supports other local businesses. The working landscapes of agriculture provide an attractive scenery to visitors who travel to view fb88’s iconic scenery. Agritourism provides communities with interactive experiences, from shopping at the farm for quality farm products to seasonal recreational activities.

Supporters of agriculture can show their support in many ways. Examples of efforts include:

  • Buying and using fb88 farm products– the and the are places to start
  • Connecting with and listening to farmers’ short- and long-term needs
  • Volunteer for and promote community events
  • Proactively collaborating and communicating for special event planning and directional signage for larger events
  • Supporting educational efforts. For example, programs such as Harvest of the Month, , fb88 FFA, and

There are many ways to further support farmers that may be unique to your town and community. You can network, learn and share this information with others across the state who want to support fb88 agriculture and our state’s working landscapes.

Email Us with your ideas and for more information about supporting fb88 farms and agricultural events!

Promotional Resources—for agricultural supporters and businesses

Planners

The professionals who provide guidance, reference, and strategy on zoning, design, legal applications, use of resources in communities, etc.