Welcome to My Farm - Agri-tourism at its Best: 17 Ways to Make Money From Your Farm
Introduction:
The word ‘agri-tourism’ is a word coined by the agricultural (farming) industry to define what takes place when someone experiences the happenings of a particular farm by way of visiting and possibly participating in the workings of that farm. It’s a form of educational entertainment.
There’s something else you need to know about agri-tourism, though…well, actually two something’s: 1) agri-tourism can work for almost every farm in some way, shape or form. 2) agri-tourism is virtually limitless but requires you to think outside the box and beyond the normal mindset and perceptions of what farming is.
Oh, yes, and one more thing…agri-tourism can be the way in which you financially enhance your farm’s profitability.
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 How to Use this Book
- Chapter 2: The List
- Bee keeping
- Beef cattle producer
- Berry /nut farming
- Chicken/turkey producer
- Christmas tree farming
- Crop farming (grains)
- Dairy farm
- Exotic animals
- Fish farming
- Flower and/or herb gardening
- Greenhouse
- Horses
- Naturally resourced (ponds, caves, streams, etc.)
- Orchards/vineyards
- Retired farmers
- Sheep Producers
- Vegetable gardening
- Chapter 3: Covering all the Bases
- Safety
- Legal ‘stuff’
- Chapter 4: Welcome to the Farm
- Marketing and advertising
- More than just a trip to the farm
- Service with a smile
- Closing Remarks