19 Jun Agritourism on your farm
In this podcast, Felicia Bell, agriculture specialist with NCAT’s ATTRA sustainable agriculture program, has a conversation with Tracy Galloway, of Galloway Family Farm near Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
In this episode, Felicia and Tracy talk about how to add value to an existing farm through agritourism.
Tracy is a third-generation family farmer who began to transition his farm to a tourist destination three years go with tours, education, special events, and products for sale.
Felicia Bell is located at NCAT’s Gulf States Office in Jackson, Mississippi.
ATTRA Resources:
Entertainment Farming and Agritourism
Agritourism Promotes Local-Goods Purchasing
Tips for Selling With: Agritourism and “Pick-Your-Own”
Other Resources:
Iowa State University resources and risk-management for agritourism
Galloway Family Farm – Facebook page
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