Tag: agritourism
New farmer grant boosts veteran-run sweet corn operation
Nate Zimmet was recently named the recipient of the first-ever Trumbull County Farm Bureau New Farmer Expansion Gran
Rootstown Reindeer Farm spreads holiday joy, peace
Rootstown Reindeer Farm started with a literal dream for Kellie and Mike Gregg. Now, it's well on the way to being a full-fledged agritourism farm.
West Virginia’s only commercial bison farm goes all in on agritourism
Liz and Jimmie Riffle started Riffle Farms in 2017, expecting to sell high-quality red meat. But the novelty of raising buffalo in WV presented other opportunities.
West Virginia agritourism group forms to help farmers
The West Virginia Agritourism Association was formed earlier this year to help producers in the state capitalize on the unique opportunities West Virginia farms have to offer.
Two ag bills pass Pennsylvania House
Bills regarding agritourism liability protection and milk haulers in weather emergencies both recently passed the Pennsylvania state House.
Vetoed Pennsylvania agritourism liability bill gets new life
A last-ditch effort to get agritourism liability protection passed in Pennsylvania failed, but new life is being breathed into the bill.
Not ‘falling’ apart: Autumn agritourism adjusts to pandemic, health guidelines
Despite the pandemic, attendance and interest hasn’t been lacking at many agritourism farms this fall. Farms have still had to make some adjustments, but fall agritourism is still happening in Ohio this year.
Agritourism adjusts to new guidelines as state opens up
After two months of curbside, carry-out and deliveries, restaurants, wineries, breweries and others in agritourism were able to reopen outdoor dining space to customers May 15.
Agritourism takes a hit, looks for ways to keep going amid...
Right now, with the stay-at-home orders and COVID-19 pandemic, agritourism businesses aren’t able to offer the on-site experience that they normally try to give customers. Instead, it’s carry-out, delivery and retail, while states remain shut down. Events, like live music and wine tastings, have been canceled or postponed.
Building a corn maze is a family affair for Rolling Acres
Making a corn maze begins months before the first visitors enter the corn field to wind their way around its twists and turns.
