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The most important part of successful Ag Tourism is figuring out if it will work for you and your operation. It's not for everyone. when you assess the opportunity make sure you take a hard look at the pitfalls and work towards the net result. Great resources are available!

It is great to see this work evolve under your leadership Carla Barbieri and also the many minds from around the globe contributing to the discussion. The primacy of agriculture needs to be front and centre in agritourism. This is critical because as we work to advocate for new policies, programs, laws and regulations to support agritourism, we must ensure that agriculture is not compromised by the tourism activity. And that real farming families are able to offer authentic agritourism in a way that compliments their core farming business. The world is losing our food production lands to development at an extraordinary rate. Defining agritourism in a way that ensures the tourism experience remains an ancillary activity to primary production is vital to protect farm land and farming communities. Without a definition, that clearly expresses what agritourism is and importantly what it is not, is very important, without it we cannot advocate for reforms that will support the growth of the sector.

Discover how six tribes are achieving success in agritourism by creating welcoming experiences within their agricultural infrastructure. Explore these innovative approaches https://hubs.la/Q02KJB8k0

Discover how six tribes are achieving success in agritourism by creating welcoming experiences within their agricultural infrastructure. Explore these innovative approaches https://hubs.la/Q02KJzw80

Discover how six tribes are achieving success in agritourism by creating welcoming experiences within their agricultural infrastructure. Explore these innovative approaches https://lnkd.in/gqaaKuPq

What is Agritourism? Not too many people know this word but they know the lifestyle! Take 5 minutes today to understand what Agritourism is and how our farmers are adjusting to the lifestyle! #theagricollective #agritourism #whatisagritourism #agritourist https://lnkd.in/ejrBd7AG

Global Agritourism Market Research Report 2024-2032 The global market is experiencing robust growth, driven by the increasing consumer interest in sustainable and authentic agricultural experiences. As people seek meaningful connections with food sources and a desire for rural tourism, agritourism has become a flourishing sector. Request a Sample Report: https://lnkd.in/dgwpTVWw Nowadays, farmers are increasingly adopting agritourism to gain a competitive advantage and capitalize on the uniqueness of their farm and farming lifestyle. This, coupled with the rising focus on rural development, represents one of the key factors propelling the growth of the market. Read Full Report: https://lnkd.in/dudpheR6 #AgritourismMarket #Agritourism #AgritourismCompanies #IMARCGroup #MarketResearchReport #MarketReport #IndustryReport #USA #Marketing #Business #MarketResearch #marketstrategy

Agritourism is more than just a buzzword - it's having significant impacts in states across the US, including New York. A recent report from the state comptroller’s office concludes the number of agritourism locations in the state - and income from agritourism - has roughly tripled. Learn more about this trend and how you can have meaningful conversations with the farmers you serve: https://ow.ly/yGnO50SQnce

Exploring the Growing Landscape of Agritourism: In recent years, agritourism has gained momentum across the U.S., yet it remains a complex sector to define, measure, and support. The research abstract "Agritourism: Toward a Conceptual Framework for Industry Analysis" (Chase, L.C., M. Stewart, B. Schilling, R. Smith, and M. Walk) delves into the need for a unified understanding of this industry, aiming to provide insights into its economic role and essential structure. The framework proposed by the authors highlights five categories of activities at the core of agritourism: direct sales, education, hospitality, outdoor recreation, and entertainment. This categorization not only clarifies industry dynamics but also fosters informed policies, strengthening support for farms, ranches, and their communities. As agritourism continues to blend agriculture and tourism, this framework invites further discussion on how to best measure and nurture its growth—vital for supporting local agriculture and building resilient rural communities. Article: https://lnkd.in/gjzBCRDN The research graphic below shows examples of Core vs. Peripheral Agritourism Activities. COMMENTS AND FEEDBACK on this proposed framework are welcome. #agritourism #ruraldevelopment

Good graph!