Agri-Tourism
Original Power Point Created by
Owen Thomason
Modified by the GA Agriculture Education Curriculum Office
July 2002
What is Agri-Tourism?
The promotion of agriculture by
offering limited visits by tourists to
producers and agriculture based
industries.
Agriculture that Interests Tourists
Animals
Crops
History
Nature
Sport
Hunting and Fishing
Camping/Recreation
Experience
Agri-Tourism Groups
School age students
Bus tours
Wildlife groups
Hunters/Fishermen
Historians
Others
How to Develop Agri-Tourism
for Your Specialty
Create an ideal stop for a target
group
Provide activities for group
Meal or snacks
Knowledge and experience
Create interest
Requirements
Space for unloading passengers
Restrooms
Time
Liability insurance
Seating areas
Flyers/advertisements/promotional
Materials
Ideas…
Pumpkin Patch with:
– Hay rides
– Pick your own pumpkin
– Apple cider for sale
– Corn stalks, etc. on display or for
sale