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