Agristourism is an exploding industry where agriculture meets tourism to create exciting adventures and experiences for guests across the globe.

1. AGRITOURISM
WHAT CAN IT BE?
By Autumn Acres
Autumn
Acres

2. Autumn
Acres
WELCOME
SPEAKER INTRO

3. OWNER
STEPHANIE WOODS
Education
• Livingston, TN
• Tennessee Tech University, Undergrad
Experience
• Averitt Express
• Mother of Two
Ownership
• Initial Idea
• 2001 Opening Year

4. MARKETING
CASEY SCARLETT
Education
• Crossville, TN
• Tennessee Tech University, Undergrad
Experience
• Tennessee Tech University, Athletics
• Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce
Current
• Advertising/Tourism
• Daily Operations

5. Autumn
Acres
AGRITOURISM
WHAT IS IT?

6. DEFINE
AGRITOURISM
AGRITOURISM
Involves any agriculturally based operation or activity that brings
visitors to a farm or ranch.
Where agriculture and tourism intersect!

7. Autumn
Acres
AGRITOURISM
LOOKS LIKE…

8. AGRITOURISM IN BALI
Kopi luwak is coffee made from beans of coffee berries eaten
by the Asian Palm Civet then assed through its digestive tract.

9. AGRITOURISM IN NEW ZEALAND
Farmstays provide the opportunity to participate in a genuine
Kiwi farming experience.

10. AGRITOURISM IN CALIFORNIA
Guests to a California ranch help with the challenging work of
Herding the cows into the mountains.

11. AGRITOURISM IN KENTUCKY
Gather around Shaker Village’s roving table for a culinary
adventure that sets the stage for creative collaborations, great
conversations and new friendships.

12. AGRITOURISM IN CROSSVILLE, TENNESSEE
Guests to a California ranch help with the challenging work of
Herding the cows into the mountains.

13. Autumn
Acres
AGRITOURISM
PARTICIPATION

14. AGRITOURISM
PARTICIPATION
WHY DO GUESTS COME
• Support Local Farmers
• Opportunity to Spend Time with Family
• Purchase or Consume Fresh Food Products
• Participate in an Outdoor Activity
• Have Fun/Adventure

15. AGRITOURISM
VISITORS
WHO VISITS AGRITOURISM DESTINATIONS
• Families with All Age Children
• Adventurous Adults
• Tween-College Age
• School Groups
• Local Organizations
• Company Outings

16. Autumn
Acres
AGRITOURISM
OPPORTUNITIES
& CHALLENGES

17. AGRITOURISM
OPPORTUNITIES
OPPORTUNITIES IN YOUR AREA
• Farmer’s Markets
• Working Farms
• Cattle Ranches
• Alpaca Farms
• Vineyards
• Orchards
• Pumpkin Patches
• Pick Your Own
• Farmstays
• Harvest Festivals
• Horseback Riding

18. AGRITOURISM
CHALLENGES
CHALLENGES OF AGRITOURISM
• Logistical/Facilities
• Handicap Accessibility
• Signage & Parking
• Restrooms
• Pathways
• Cleanliness
• Timing
• Marketing
• Timing Conflict
• Social Media
• Product Development

19. AGRITOURISM
CHALLENGES
CHALLENGES OF AGRITOURISM
• Legal & Regulatory
• Food Handling & Service
• Liability Insurance
• Roadside Signage
• Taxes

20. Autumn
Acres
AGRITOURISM
AUTUMN ACRES

21. AGRITOURISM
COW TRAIN
Tiny tot guests take an adventure over the hills and bumps of
the farm.

22. AGRITOURISM
GENERAL STORE
Guests to a California ranch help with the challenging work of
Herding the cows into the mountains.

23. AGRITOURISM MEGA JUMPING PILLOW
Jumpers bounce for hours!

24. AGRITOURISM SCHOOL TOURS
Thousands of students visit the farm every year.

25. AGRITOURISM
APPLE CANNON
An air compressor powered apple cannon makes for some great
target practice.

26. AGRITOURISM
THREE CORN MAZES
Autumn Acres 5K Pumpkin Run

27. AGRITOURISM
MAZE DESIGN
Every year a new maze is designed and cut out using GPS
Coordinates.

28. AGRITOURISM
ACRES OF PUMPKIN PATCHES
Tilling, fertilizing, planting, growing!

29. AGRITOURISM
QUESTIONS???
By Autumn Acres
Autumn
Acres

30. CONTACT
INROMATION
CASEY SCARLETT
(931) 200-9008 | casey@autumnacres.net
STEPHANIE WOODS
(931) 210-7655 | steph@autumnacres.net
info@autumnacres.net
www.facebook.com/autumnacrescornmaze
www.autumnacres.net

31. WEBSITES
UTILIZED FOR PROD.
1. http://farmflavor.com/agritourism/
2. http://travel2dot0.com/destinationmarketing/4_agritourism_marketing_tips/
3. http://www.poderescaluccia.it/en/agritourism/
4. http://condenasttraveler.tumblr.com/post/42960870532/slow-food-and-agritourism-in-the-pacific-northwest
5. http://www.chicagoandbeyond.com/blog/category/agritourism/
6. https://www.tourplus.my/attractions/bali-pulina-agro-tourism-luwak-coffee
7. http://wtd.unwto.org/photo-competitor/2012-08-25/farm-stay
8. http://www.bitterrootranch.com/horseback-riding-ranch/cattle-roundups/
9. http://kybourbontrail.com/2016-fresh-food-adventures-at-shaker-village/
10. http://www.visitharrisonburgva.com/things-to-do/parks-agritourism/agritourism
11. http://www.grouptour.com/teaching-students-the-importance-of-agriculture-through-agritourism/
12. http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/020112_yuma_ag_tourism/farm-rich-yuma-out-cultivate-growth-
agritourism/
13. http://www.wvgazettemail.com/article/20151102/GZ03/151109887/1419