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Agritourism Ideas


    • Jul 30, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 58 EPISODES


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    Episode #59 - Dr. Dawn Thimany from Colorado State University

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 20:24


    Today we have Dr. Dawn Thimany from Colorado State University on the show with us to talk about CSU's brand new Agritrouism Management Certification program. We hear about the practical ways this certification will prepare someone for entering the world of Agritourism or how it will take their operation to the next level.

    Episode #58 - Evergreen Creations - Aaron Burakoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 27:39


    Aaron and Farmer Alma going to give us an update about some really exciting new products they have developed since we had them on the show back in 2016. And they have been busy. Get ready to sing along with Farmer Alma and don’t miss the end of the podcast to hear about a brilliant idea that combines technology with education and includes powerful marketing benefits mixed in.

    Episode 57: Liberty Mills Farm - Kent Woods

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 25:23


    Today we talk with Kent about the advantages and disadvantages of having a very large corn maze as your main attraction.

    Episode #56 - Daniel Russo from Calico Cottage

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 21:33


    Today we have Daniel Russo from Calico Cottage and we are talking fudge! We all know the power of making homemade food in view of our guests to see and smell. Calico Cottage has proven to be a great turnkey and profitable addition to Agritourism Venues from all over North America and beyond. They have been around for over 50 years and are the gold standard for the most delicious fudge anywhere.

    Episode #55 - Susan Dell'Osso from Dell'Osso Family Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 35:27


    Today we talk with Susan Dell'Osso of Dell'Osso Family farms out of Lathrop CA. This venue has it all included a location that most of us could only dream about but they have taken full advantage and have some really creative things to draw the over 250,000 people every October!

    Episode #54 - Justin Wendzel from MyPassTracker.com

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2018 22:47


    Today we have talk with Justin from My Pass Tracker.com about the use of season passes at your venue. The benefits of having season passes and how my pass tracker will help you manage what can sometimes be an administrative nightmare.

    Episode #53 - Decoding Social Marketing with Hugh McPherson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2018 37:56


    Today we have Hugh McPherson from Maize Quest on the show with us again. Hugh is one of the more sought after Agritourism speakers on the maze conference circuit and runs a very successful venue of his own that includes many different facets of Agritourism including a huge fall venue, a U-pick operaion, a winery, CSA, and more! He recently spoke at NAFDMA on the topic of Social Advertising Decdoded. The response was overwhelming so he has turned this into a course that is available to everyone. I am huge believer in the course material and strategies that Hugh presents and I think you see why I am excited about this content as you listen to this interview with Hugh

    Episode #52 - Mayfield Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2018 38:24


    We talk with Michael Mayfield from Mayfield Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch out of Athens TN.

    Episode #51 - Cooper's CSA Farm from Zephyr Ontario

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2017 26:14


    Today we have a conversation with Steve Cooper from Coopers CSA Farm out of Zephyr Ontario. We talk about how his CSA operation got its start, how and why he added other Agritourism activities and some lessons he has learned along the way.

    Episode #50 - Rodney Miller from Buford Corn Maze

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2017 27:59


    Today’s guest is not only an Agritourism owner but is also the co-host of a popular TV show that is all about small towns in rural America. We are talking with Rodney Miller from Buford corn maze out of Buford GA. We talk about his interesting life journey, and what I think has been a huge key to his Agritourism success.

    Episode #49 - Robert Foster from Cedar Hill Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2017 32:27


    Today we are talking with Robert Foster from Cedar Hill Farm out of Love Mississippi. We talk Paintball, Laser Tag, Civil War reenactment, and how he has dramatically increased the number of guests he can handle for his haunted venue.

    Episode 48 - Dan Baumgardner from Adams County Winery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2017 22:23


    Today we are talking with Dan Baumgardner from Adams County Winery. We have had venues on the show before that have added a winery to their operation but this is the first time we have had a venue on where the winery is the centerpiece of their agritourism business. We learn about how they added other attractions and services to their winery business over the years to get more guests out to their farm each year.

    Episode 47 - Rob Houchens from Cold River Mining

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2017 22:58


    Today we are talking about gemstone mining with Rob Houchens from Cold River Mining Company. This is one of those centerpiece activities that will help your Agritourism venue to stand out from the competition and has the potential to help significantly increase revenue. This is an activity like the corn cannon or jumping pillow where onlookers can’t help but join in as they see what is being found and the fun being had.

    Episode #46 - Matt and Shelley Colson from Country Pumpkins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2017 25:37


    Today, Matt and Shelley Colson from Country Pumpkins in Dry Ridge, Kentucky, join us on the show. Their dairy and beef cattle farm has added a successful and growing Agritourism venue to their operation. We learn about their Cotton Wagon rides, their authentic and simple pumpkin picking operation, why they price a la carte, and more.

    Episode #45 - Jo MacArthur from MacArt Studios

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2017 32:21


    We have Jo MacArthur from Mac Art Studios on the show with us. Mac Art studios is a great resource for Agritourism owners as they offer everything from consulting services to high quality and unique products from signs and printing to some unique outdoor games that your guests will love.

    Episode #44 - Hugh McPherson from Maize Quest

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2017 44:24


    Hugh McPherson from Maize Quest is back on the show. Hugh was our very first guest on episode 1 and he joins us again today to talk about how to work effectively. Hugh is a great communicator and a serious veteran when it comes to agritourism experience. We also talk about his Agritourism Manager Boot Camp coming up soon that will streamline the way you manage employees and have a serious impact on your business and your stress level.

    Episode 43 - Jake Walling from Escape Maze

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2017 29:10


    We talk with Jake about how they have transformed their farm in Peterborough, Ontario, into a multi-faceted escape game venue including an outdoor adventure game that will not only attract those that are looking for a great outdoor activity, but has proven to attract schools looking for creative & educational field trips for the older classes. We discuss many ideas that can bring in revenue during the off-season for your Agritourism business.

    Episode 42 - Katie Colony from Colony Pumpkin Patch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2017 27:25


    We talk with Katie about Zombie Paintball, great sponsorship ideas, and more!

    Episode #41 - Artie Cole from ARC Innovations and Exeter Corn Maze

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2017 25:00


    We talk with Artie about all the great things Exeter Corn Maze has to offer for their guests and how he has increased attendance by 40% each of the last 4 years. Artie started his own company, Arc Innovations, and they offer affordable and quality Agritourism products that include everything from Zombie Paintball Trailers to Pumpkin Cannons, a 12-foot ear of corn photo OP and more.

    Episode #40 - Casey Scarlett from Autumn Acres

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2017 33:34


    We talk with Casey about their success with getting sponsors, their Scout Ag Adventures programs, how they kick off each season with a unique and exciting event, and much more!

    Episode #39 - Aaron Burakoff from Evergreen Creations LLC

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2016 24:09


    We talk with Aaron about Spookley the Square Pumpkin, The Fairy Tale Trail, Jack and the Cornstalk and other character based offerings from Evergreen creations that bring quality entertainment and farm based education together in an exciting and professional way.

    Episode #38 - Chris Martello from the Herb Garden School of Cooking

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2016 17:00


    In this episode Chris tells us how she transformed her farm and her 1848 farmhouse into a B&B and cooking school destination.

    Episode #37 - Kirsten Bonanza from NAFDMA

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2016 24:39


    Many podcast guests have mentioned the impact that NAFDMA has had on their operation. In this episode, we interview one of the staff members at NAFDMA to get details on all the great things they have to offer the Agritourism owner.

    Episode #36 - George Richardson from Richardson Adventure Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2016 32:29


    In this episode, we talk with the owner of the "World's Largest Corn Maze" out of Spring Grove, IL. This venue has been around for 30 years and is a great example of what consistent growth and effort can turn into. This venue has become one of the premier venues in the Midwest.

    Episode #35 - Simon Huntley from Small Farm Central

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2016 23:18


    Small Farm Central has been in the business of helping farms for ten years and offer some great software and services that have been built with the farmer in mind. These services include website design help, a texting service for more direct and personal customer marketing, and a member manager product for CSA operations. In addition, he has a new book out that will be a great marketing resource for all our listeners.

    Episode #34 - Yan Girlya from Diggerland USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2016 31:27


    Where else can you drive a bulldozer and get lost in a corn maze at the same place? Or go on a spinning ride in the bucket of an excavator and pick a pumpkin? DiggerlandUSA is a unique venue that blends together a theme park and Agritourism Venue.

    Episode #33 - Alan Gibson from Ridgefield Farm in West Virginia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2016 38:37


    We talk with Alan about some unique things he is doing at his venue including a pick your own flower maze, a trellised apple orchard, a farm game app, and even a book he recently authored that uses his farm as the inspiration.

    Episode #32 - Shawn Stolworthy and Chayce Whitworth from MazePlay

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2016 34:47


    In this episode we talk with Shawn and Chayce about planting your corn in the shape of a maze (vs cutting), the benefits of offering online tickets, and the best corn maze games on the market.

    Episode #31 - Michael May from Lazy Acres Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2016 32:07


    In this episode, we talk about how to execute a very successful Pig Race attraction, hosting a well structured Easter event, an interactive Christmas Tree Light Display, and much more!

    Episode #30 - Ken Oakes from Oakes Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2016 24:12


    We talk with Ken about many aspects of his operation. He tells us the way he keeps his pumpkin checkout lines short, a creative way to get your guests to give you their email addresses and more!

    Episode #29 - Shawna Hodges from Downs on the Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2016 19:11


    Today we are talking Shawna Hodges from Downs on the Farm.org. This unique venue combines animal therapy for kids with special needs, an animal rescue, and agritourism activities that are open to the public. Shawna discovered the need for this type of service shortly after their son Grady was born in 2008 with Down Syndrome. She tells us what it took to get a 501c3 non-profit started as well as some of the current things they have going on after relocating their family and their business from Colorado to Ohio.

    Episode #28 - Cheryll Green from Hartland Farm and Orchard

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2016 26:22


    In this episode, we get into the details of what it takes to start growing and selling Christmas trees as well as other related products at your venue. We also talk about the other facets of Hartland Farm's operation and how they got their start.

    Episode #27 - The Use of Drones in Agritourism & Agriculture

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2016 20:37


    In this episode, we talk with Mary Jo Koehler from Vantage Vertical and Andreas Neuman from UAV-IQ on the uses of drone technology in Agritourism and Agriculture.

    Episode #26 - Rebecca Scott Ryan and Hank Scott from Long and Scott Farms

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2016 28:23


    We talk with Rebecca and Hank about the unique things they offer at their venue near Orlando Florida. We talk about a fishing program for kids, a tree maze, corporate outings and some unique marketing ideas that have worked well for them.

    Episode #25 - Hayden Lock from Heartland Farms in Bourbon, MO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2016 29:25


    In this episode, we talk with Hayden Lock who, with his father, opened up an Agritourism venue in the fall of 2015. We talk about how and why they got started in Agritourism, along with the lessons they learned getting ready to open and through their first season of operation.

    Episode #24 - Christina & Roy Sturgeon from Flying Cross Ranch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2016 19:25


    We talk with Christina & Roy about their extensive horsemanship services as well as some of the other things they are doing to draw the public to their ranch in a unique way.

    Episode #23 - Scottie Jones from the U.S. Farm Stay Association and Leaping Lamb Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2016 19:19


    In this episode we talk with Scottie about her farm stay - Leaping Lamb Farm and how running out of available dates for her guests led her to start the U.S. Farm Stay Association. We talk about the value of Farm Stays as well as unique farm stays from around the U.S. and how FarmStayUS.com connects guests with farms.

    Episode #22 - Joan Allen from Long Acre Farms and JD Wine Cellars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2016 21:48


    On this episode we talk with Joan Allen from Long Acre Farms which is the site of the 2nd longest running corn maze in the world. We talk about their great history, about the things going on at the farm, as well as why they started a winery and are now focusing more on corporate events and weddings.

    Episode #21 - Jason Devine from Devine's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2016 23:41


    We talk with Jason about their 9 years in the Agritourism business and some of the unique things they do such as Zip Line Racers, giving away a free large pumpkin with every admission, staffing their haunted maze with volunteers and more!

    Episode #20 - Tyler & Karalee Leatherberry from Leatherberry Acres

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2016 32:21


    Tyler & Karalee Leatherberry started their Agritourism business in 2015 in a small town in Wisconsin. We talk about the lessons they learned from their very first year in Agritourism and their plans for year two.

    Episode #19 - Mike Pinzl from Uncle Shuck's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2016 27:40


    We talk with Mike Pinzl from Uncle Shuck's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch and learn some of the pros and cons of leasing the land you use for your Agritourism venue. He also shares other great advice and ideas that he has learned from his 15 years in the business.

    Episode #18 - Amy Strom from Strom's Farm & Bakery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2016 38:15


    We talk with Amy about how they transformed from a sweet corn operation into a multi-faceted Agritourism destination. We discuss corporate team building, puppet shows, human Foosball, and more.

    Episode #17 - Katie Donaldson from Donaldson Farms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2016 26:56


    We talk Farm Camp, Sunflowers, CSA and more with Katie Donaldson from Donaldson farms and that barely scratches the surface of all they do at this farm in Hackettstown, New Jersey

    Episode #15 - Chris Crum from Crumland Farms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2016 26:33


    We find out how Crumland Farms transformed from a Dairy operation to a place where guests can come shoot zombies with paint balls, or get locked in an escape room, or find out where ingredients for a pizza come from at the pizza farm.

    Episode #14 - Cathie Greene from Wild Things Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2016 24:25


    Cathie talks about how their original plan of a Wild Flower Farm morphed into an agritourism business that includes u-pick berries, Farm Camp, a corn maze, a Christmas event, and more!

    Episode #13 - Jonathan Hewitt from Red House Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2016 25:23


    Today we talk Birthday Parties with Jonathan Hewitt from Red House Farm just outside of Manchester in the UK. He tells us how he has grown his Agritourism Birthday Party business into one of his main revenue sources.

    Episode #12 - Stephen Fister from Bi-Water Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2016 30:21


    We talk with Stephen about Bi-Water Farm. We talk Paint Ball, Mini-Golf, Kentucky's Great Zucchini Race, and some unique marketing tools he is using.

    Episode #11 - Ryan Wilson from DeMeritt Hill Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2016 21:14


    We talk with Ryan Wilson from DeMeritt Hill Farm about the wide variety of offerings at his venue including Mule Drawn Hayrides, Nature trails that they offer free of charge to their community, and one of the best Haunted Attractions in the country!

    Episode #10 - Shirley Simpson from Talbotville Berry Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2016 22:06


    In this episode, we talk CSA programs, Dinner at the Farm, and more of the great things going on at Talbotville Berry Farm out of St. Thomas Ontario.

    Episode #9 - Alexis and Benjamin from Haunted Farms of America

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2016 18:37


    In this interview, we talk with Alexis Abare and Benjamin Selecky, co-founders of Haunted Farms of America, a great haunted attraction resource. They specialize in helping farmers create or improve a farm-based haunted attraction that fits their venue and clientele. Haunted Farms of America offers free basic memberships, as well as premium memberships.

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    Episode #8 - Mark Saunders from Saunders Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2016 38:38


    With over 1 million visitors, numerous awards, and a huge variety of professionally executed Agritourism attractions, Saunders Farm is a great representation of what we all strive to reach with our businesses. This is an interview you won't want to miss.

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