Archive for Rural Bounty

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 »»

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 »»

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. »»

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 »»

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 »»

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 »»

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 »»

Consumers Are Purchasing More Vegetables Direct From Grower

The good news is that consumers are buying more of their produce direct from the grower according to the recent report from the USDA Economic Research Service. »»

New Agritourism Lingo – Let Go Glamping!

Recently, I learned about a new travel trend on the Today Show called “glamping.” In short, it’s glamorous camping.  Taking your family or special someone to a luxurious camp, »»

Farm Zoning Ordinance Passed by County Commission

I am often contacted by farmers frustrated by their County Commissioners not wanting to allow them to conduct certain agritourism activities on their properties. It seems that it is easier »»