Agritourism Directory Now FREE to Farm Operators!

RuralBounty.com, the North American directory of Agritourism Farms and Ranches, is now providing free basic listings to all agritourism farms in the U.S. and Canada. The »»

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Agritourism Farms now using Social Media

Yes, it’s true!  Based on a recent survey I conducted agritourism farm operators are not jumping on the social media bandwagon. Facebook was the top choice with 51.2% »»

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Virginia Promotes Agritourism

Recently, I have been doing research in the state of Virginia regarding agritourism operators because I will soon be speaking in Richmond at the 7th Annual Small Farm »»

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Agritourism In Ontario Canada

Recently, I was in Ontario, Canada conducting ten farm mentorship consultations for the Ontario Farm Fresh Marketing Association. I am pleased to report that they have a great variety »»

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Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches & More on Family Farms!

The first day of October and time to plan your trip to the local pumpkin patch.  I have recently spent time in both Alberta and Ontario and »»

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USA Today names TOP 10 Apple Picking Farms

Wow! I’m impressed that USA Today recently came out with a list of the TOP 10 Apple Pick Your Farms and that I know three of them. »»

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Agritourism Farms featured by Kansas Farm Bureau

It’s not often that we see a farm publication that gives us in-depth coverage of agritourism.  However, that is exactly what the Kansas Farm Bureau magazine, Kansas Living, has done »»

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Agritourism Offers More Haunting Experiences

A quick visit with Jeff Alsup, owner of Honeysuckle Hill Farm and Scream Creek in Springfield, Tennessee.

I just returned from a trip to Tennessee and took »»

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Vote Now for “America’s Most Favorite Farmers Market”

The American Farmland Trust is hosting a national contest to recognize the “most favorite” farmers markets in America - Small - Medium and Large.  If you are »»

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Pick Your Own Farms - Now Accepting Customers

Across North America many family farms are now open to sell their fruits and vegetables and many also welcome folks to come pick their own. Often, as farmers, we »»

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