Today we are talking with Robert Foster from Cedar Hill Farm out of Love Mississippi. We talk Paintball, Laser Tag, Civil War reenactment, and how he has dramatically increased the number of guests he can handle for his haunted venue.

Today we are talking with Dan Baumgardner from Adams County Winery. We have had venues on the show before that have added a winery to their operation but this is the first time we have had a venue on where the winery is the centerpiece of their agritourism business. We learn about how they added other attractions and services to their winery business over the years to get more guests out to their farm each year.

Today we are talking about gemstone mining with Rob Houchens from Cold River Mining Company. This is one of those centerpiece activities that will help your Agritourism venue to stand out from the competition and has the potential to help significantly increase revenue. This is an activity like the corn cannon or jumping pillow where onlookers can’t help but join in as they see what is being found and the fun being had.

Today, Matt and Shelley Colson from Country Pumpkins in Dry Ridge, Kentucky, join us on the show. Their dairy and beef cattle farm has added a successful and growing Agritourism venue to their operation. We learn about their Cotton Wagon rides, their authentic and simple pumpkin picking operation, why they price a la carte, and more.

We have Jo MacArthur from Mac Art Studios on the show with us. Mac Art studios is a great resource for Agritourism owners as they offer everything from consulting services to high quality and unique products from signs and printing to some unique outdoor games that your guests will love.

Hugh McPherson from Maize Quest is back on the show. Hugh was our very first guest on episode 1 and he joins us again today to talk about how to work effectively. Hugh is a great communicator and a serious veteran when it comes to agritourism experience. We also talk about his Agritourism Manager Boot Camp coming up soon that will streamline the way you manage employees and have a serious impact on your business and your stress level.

We talk with Jake about how they have transformed their farm in Peterborough, Ontario, into a multi-faceted escape game venue including an outdoor adventure game that will not only attract those that are looking for a great outdoor activity, but has proven to attract schools looking for creative & educational field trips for the older classes. We discuss many ideas that can bring in revenue during the off-season for your Agritourism business.

We talk with Katie about Zombie Paintball, great sponsorship ideas, and more!

We talk with Artie about all the great things Exeter Corn Maze has to offer for their guests and how he has increased attendance by 40% each of the last 4 years. Artie started his own company, Arc Innovations, and they offer affordable and quality Agritourism products that include everything from Zombie Paintball Trailers to Pumpkin Cannons, a 12-foot ear of corn photo OP and more.

We talk with Casey about their success with getting sponsors, their Scout Ag Adventures programs, how they kick off each season with a unique and exciting event, and much more!