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Welcome to My Farm - Agri-tourism at its Best: 17 Ways to Make Money From Your Farm
Welcome to My Farm - Agri-tourism at its Best 17 Ways to Make Money From Your Farm Author:John Davidson Welcome to My Farm Agri-tourism at its Best 17 Ways to Make Money From Your Farm Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 How to Use this Book Chapter 2: The List Bee keeping Beef cattle producer Berry /nut farming Chicken/turkey producer Christmas tree farming Crop farming (grains) Dairy farm Exotic animals Fish farming Flower ... more »and/or herb gardening Greenhouse Horses Naturally resourced (ponds, caves, streams, etc.) Orchards/vineyards Retired farmers Sheep Producers Vegetable gardening Chapter 3: Covering all the Bases Safety Legal ?stuff? Chapter 4: Welcome to the Farm Marketing and advertising More than just a trip to the farm Service with a smile Closing Remarks Introduction The word ?agri-tourism? is a word coined by the agricultural (farming) industry to define what takes place when someone experiences the happenings of a particular farm by way of visiting and possibly participating in the workings of that farm. It?s a form of educational entertainment. There?s something else you need to know about agri-tourism, though?well, actually two something?s: 1) agri-tourism can work for almost every farm in some way, shape or form. 2) agri-tourism is virtually limitless but requires you to think outside the box and beyond the normal mindset and perceptions of what farming is. Oh, yes, and one more thing?agri-tourism can be the way in which you financially enhance your farm?s profitability.« less