What is Ag Tourism? Agriculture and tourism is a mix that brings out corn mazes, picking pumpkins for Halloween, and buying apple cider from the apple orchard farm. What does it take to be in agriculture and the entertainment business? What works in agritourism? How does your business plan need to adjust to incorporate tourism in ag? The Twitter AgChat conversation shares some of the responses to these questions.
- In your opinion, what is Agri-tourism?
- What is your favorite ag entertainment spot?
- Do you consider community events such as Taste of ____ part of Agrotourism? Why or why not?
- Is Agri-tourism edu-tainment?
- With Agri-tourism, what liabilities exist & how do you protect against them?
- Is Agri-tourism a trend outside the US?
- How do biosec restricted facilities let people see/know what is going on in the barns w/o them being able to go in?
- What attractions & exhibits are most popular at your favorite Agritourism locations?
- What are some good website resources for creating and/or purchasing exhibits at your location?
- Thinking caps on! What do some locations charge per person? Is there a different price for adults & children?
- How often are most locations open? Seasons, months, weeknds, open to public/private events, etc
