Agritourism Ideas

Today we have Dr. Dawn Thimany from Colorado State University on the show with us to talk about CSU's brand new Agritrouism Management Certification program. We hear about the practical ways this certification will prepare someone for entering the world of Agritourism or how it will take their operation to the next level.

Aaron and Farmer Alma going to give us an update about some really exciting new products they have developed since we had them on the show back in 2016. And they have been busy. Get ready to sing along with Farmer Alma and don’t miss the end of the podcast to hear about a brilliant idea that combines technology with education and includes powerful marketing benefits mixed in.

Today we talk with Kent about the advantages and disadvantages of having a very large corn maze as your main attraction.

Today we have Daniel Russo from Calico Cottage and we are talking fudge! We all know the power of making homemade food in view of our guests to see and smell. Calico Cottage has proven to be a great turnkey and profitable addition to Agritourism Venues from all over North America and beyond. They have been around for over 50 years and are the gold standard for the most delicious fudge anywhere.

Today we talk with Susan Dell'Osso of Dell'Osso Family farms out of Lathrop CA. This venue has it all included a location that most of us could only dream about but they have taken full advantage and have some really creative things to draw the over 250,000 people every October!

Today we have talk with Justin from My Pass Tracker.com about the use of season passes at your venue. The benefits of having season passes and how my pass tracker will help you manage what can sometimes be an administrative nightmare.

Today we have Hugh McPherson from Maize Quest on the show with us again. Hugh is one of the more sought after Agritourism speakers on the maze conference circuit and runs a very successful venue of his own that includes many different facets of Agritourism including a huge fall venue, a U-pick operaion, a winery, CSA, and more! He recently spoke at NAFDMA on the topic of Social Advertising Decdoded. The response was overwhelming so he has turned this into a course that is available to everyone. I am huge believer in the course material and strategies that Hugh presents and I think you see why I am excited about this content as you listen to this interview with Hugh

We talk with Michael Mayfield from Mayfield Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch out of Athens TN.

Today we have a conversation with Steve Cooper from Coopers CSA Farm out of Zephyr Ontario. We talk about how his CSA operation got its start, how and why he added other Agritourism activities and some lessons he has learned along the way.

Today’s guest is not only an Agritourism owner but is also the co-host of a popular TV show that is all about small towns in rural America. We are talking with Rodney Miller from Buford corn maze out of Buford GA. We talk about his interesting life journey, and what I think has been a huge key to his Agritourism success.