Farm Tours Day excursions to farms provide tourists with the opportunity to learn about the economic and practical side of farming. They learn about different types of livestock and crops, view machinery, and walk through farmyards and fields. Day-long tours of multiple farming operations can be organized by several farmers on a cooperative basis. The tours can be rounded out by stops at local attractions such as parks or historical sites. Direct Sales Marketing farm products directly to the consumer can become an agri-tourism enterprise.
Many consumers are willing to search out and pay extra for just-picked fresh, top quality produce.
As added attractions, U-Pick operations and roadside stands can be combined with tours of the operation or farm experiences such as wagon rides. Take into account your time, advertising, phone calls, postage, membership in Manitoba Country Vacations Association and increased insurance. Establish a price that includes a margin of profit. These will all add value to the success of your agri-tourism venture. If so, try to involve them in a cooperative venture.