This website serves Farmers and Ranchers in the Kansas AgriTourism Industry.
Welcome to Kansas AgriTourism!
This website has been developed specifically for Kansas farmers and ranchers involved in AgriTourism, rural properties where the traveler has an opportunity to experience farm and country life far from the hustle of the city.
the Kansas Agriculture Marketing Division and the Travel and Tourism Division of the Department of Commerce
and with financial assistance from Frontier Farm Credit.
We invite to begin exploring this website to find a variety of news stories, articles, announcements regarding our 2005 AgriTourism Workshops, and much much more.
Do be sure you bookmark this website and return often... we are just getting started!
The Kansas AgriTourism
Advisory Council
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AgriTourism Meeting To Be Held
October 12, 2005
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
An informational meeting to inform western Kansas residents and stakeholders about the exciting concept of Agritourism will be held at the Grandstand Meeting Room on the Finney County Fairgrounds, October 12, 2005 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The agenda will feature:
- Ben Allen, K-State Agritourism Leader to speak on “ Hobby or Enterprise, Looking at Product, Marketing and Financial Management”
- Dave Mace, Kansas Business Development Specialist, “Factors Motivating Agritourism Entrepreneurs”
- Charles Lee, K-State Extension Wildlife Specialist, “Natural Resource Income Opportunities”
- John Geier, Farmers Union Ins., “Insurance Needs for an Agritourism Enterprise”
- Scott Nichols, President of Wild West Country, Inc., “Tourism Alliances of SW Kansas”
- Plus an Agritourism Producer Panel of family members who have ventured out and started their own enterprises.
What is Agritourism?
In simple terms, Agritourism is the crossroads of tourism and agriculture: when the public visits working farms, ranches or wineries to buy products, enjoy entertainment, participate in activities, shop in a country store, eat a meal or make overnight stays.
What fun activities can visitors do on a farm or ranch?
Visiting a farm, ranch or winery offers wonderful, unique experiences. Picking your own peaches or apples in a beautiful orchard, roping a calf or stomping grapes are just a few of the fun and fabulous activities waiting for you.
Why is Agritourism growing so fast?
People want a new experience - an escape from the stress of traffic jams, office cubicles and carpooling! Parents want their children to know how food is grown and that milk actually comes from a cow - not a carton! Families enjoy a drive to the country and spending the day together, especially in these times.
Why do farmers participate in Agritourism?
Today, most family farms face serious economic challenges from foreign competition and large, corporate farms. Their earnings on commodities and livestock may not even cover production costs. But farmers who sell directly to the public - through fruit stands and farm country stores - and also add special activities for visitors, find they can continue farming and make a profit. Agritourism is actually saving thousands of small farms from extinction.
For complete registration of $10, please contact the Finney County Extension Office at 272.3670, located at 501 S. 9th Street, Garden City.
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