Agritourism Is Booming!
Jenn Smith, who leads the Food and Agricultural Startup Programs at Cornell’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement, joins host Chris Wofford in the Keynotes studio to discuss current trends in agritourism and tips for getting started in this industry.
An episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast, hosted by Jenn Smith, Chris Wofford, titled "Agritourism Is Booming!" was published on November 21, 2023 and runs 17 minutes.
November 21, 2023 ·17m · Cornell Keynotes
Summary
Jenn Smith, who leads the Food and Agricultural Startup Programs at Cornell’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement, joins host Chris Wofford in the Keynotes studio to discuss current trends in agritourism and tips for getting started in this industry.
Episode Description
Agritourism is more than just farming. Learn how this industry has evolved from pumpkin patches and corn mazes to one-of-a-kind beer, wine, wellness and live music destinations.
In this episode, Jenn Smith, Grow-NY program director at Cornell’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement, shares insight into the booming industry and ideas for crafting unique experiences for agritourism customers.
This episode covers:
- What is agritourism?
- The state of agritourism in Upstate New York
- Policies and funding that affect production
- Tips for starting your own business in agritourism
- Where is this industry headed?
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