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Agritourism

Start Here First for a Real Farm Experience

Here's what to know about Farm Stay USA (aka Farmstay) and why you might want to start with this site if you are looking to experience a real working farm or ranch, with the farmers and ranchers to go along with it and the promise of a focused and immersive rural adventure.

Feb 6, 2025

#working farms #working ranches #Authentic #real farmers

Agritourism Farm Stories

Try this Family Adventure - Stay on a Farm

Did you know that fewer than 2% of Americans have lived on a farm since the 1950s? The other 98% of us have missed the deeply organic experience of waking up to the rooster's crow and don't even know it. While many who grew up on farms left for financial reasons, it wasn't often because they disliked the landscape. For them, the farm would continue to hold cherished memories, growing sweeter with time. Today, a new generation of farmers is eager to replicate this grounding lifestyle for their own children. Some grounding in the ground, as it were. They are, indeed, the lucky ones.

Nov 22, 2024

#children under 12 #egg collecting #experiential #family vacation #farm chores

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Horseback Riding on the Farm

When you think of horses on a farm, your mind might drift to the days when they powered nearly every task from pulling plows, hauling harvests, even dragging logs down steep hillsides for forestry work. While tractors have taken over most of the chores, plenty of farms still have horses, but for entirely different reasons these days.

Oct 26, 2024

#horses #cattle drives #horseback riding #horseback riding vacation #ranch vacation

Agritourism Farm Stories

The Joys of Livestock Cuddling: A Unique Farm Stay Experience

Goat Yoga hit the big time a few years ago. Started on a whim by Lainey Morse in 2016 when a yoga teacher suggested offering a class in the field with Lainey's goats, her Original Goat Yoga craze took off not only across the country but around the world. It was one of those silly ideas that livestock owners have known like... forever. Some of our animals can be down-right affectionate.

Oct 9, 2024

#alpacas #horses #cows #donkeys #cuddling

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Favorite summer veggies from the farmer's garden

Summer is a vibrant season for vegetable farming in most areas of the U.S., with a variety of produce thriving in the warm weather. While you should ask before arrival if you can have or buy veggies from the farmer's garden, you might also ask what is in season as different parts of the county vary in seasonality.

Aug 18, 2024

#chilies #cucumbers #farm store #farmers market #organic vegetables

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Hay Wagon Rides and Summer Go Hand-in-Hand

We're a long way from those childhoods our grandparents (or great-grandparents?) had, where jumping on top of the hay wagon was a part of the summer fun. Of course, once you got to the barn you were handed a pitchfork to unload the wagon. Luckily there are still some farms that will load up the hay wagon just to give you the experience, with no pitchforks in sight!

Jul 31, 2024

#new york #Texas #Vermont #Maryland #Tennessee

Farm Life

These farmers will teach you how to milk a cow, a sheep or a goat

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at milking a cow? You're thinking, "How hard could it be?" Actually it's not as easy as it looks but these farms want to give you a chance to dispel the romance and try for yourself. It's where nostalgia and novelty overlap.

Jul 23, 2024

#Arkansas #dairy cows #new hampshire #new york #Oregon

Farm Life

Advocating for Agritourism Worldwide

Agritourism, a funny blend of the words 'agriculture' and 'tourism,' originated from the Italian term 'agriturismo' in 1985. It was designed to combat rural flight, providing travelers with unique experiences on the farm. This concept has been embraced globally, encompassing farm-based activities like tours, shops, restaurants, and lodgings.

Sep 16, 2023

#agritourism #family farms #GAN #Global Agritourism Network #worldwide

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The Joy of a Good Farmoir: Farm Life Revealed

Has a farmoir ever been part of your reading list or suggested for your book club? What’s a farmoir, you ask? “Farmoir” is an abbreviation for “farm memoir” (because saying farm memoir three times fast is a tongue twister). Great for summer reading. Great for book clubs.

Sep 5, 2023

#farm #farm books #farm life #farm stories #farmoir

Farm Life

10 Unforgettable Covered Wagon Farm Stays

Covered wagons are rolling onto farms and ranches across the U.S., the most iconic of these being Conestoga Wagons. You've probably seen those beauties with their curved floors and canvas roofs held up by wooden hoops. Covered wagons hauled everything from freight to people in the 18th-early 19th centuries and even served as lodging for shepherds. Now they are seeing a revival in the 21st century as a form of historic glamping for the modern-day adventurer!

Aug 29, 2023

#conestoga wagons #glamping #shepherds wagons #wagon

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The Farm Tour (And Why Some Call It "The Danger Tour")

Arriving at a farm is a captivating experience. Imagine: after a leisurely drive from the city to the vast countryside, you find yourself on a dirt road. As you step out of the car, a rush of fresh air and birdsong greet you. Adding to the warm welcome, you're greeted with a handshake and a genuine smile from your farm stay host.

Aug 17, 2023

#farm safety #farm tour #tours

Farm Stories

50 Ways To Experience Farm Life This Summer

We've curated a list of 50 incredible ways to fully embrace farm life this summer. From cuddling with baby animals and collecting fresh eggs for a farm-to-table breakfast to brushing horses and herding sheep with loyal farm dogs, each experience promises to be both educational and unforgettable.

Jul 18, 2023

#farm stay #farm life #farm activities #Farm Vacations

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Start Here First for a Real Farm Experience

Try this Family Adventure - Stay on a Farm

Horseback Riding on the Farm

The Joys of Livestock Cuddling: A Unique Farm Stay Experience

Favorite summer veggies from the farmer's garden

Hay Wagon Rides and Summer Go Hand-in-Hand

These farmers will teach you how to milk a cow, a sheep or a goat

Advocating for Agritourism Worldwide

The Joy of a Good Farmoir: Farm Life Revealed

10 Unforgettable Covered Wagon Farm Stays

The Farm Tour (And Why Some Call It "The Danger Tour")

50 Ways To Experience Farm Life This Summer

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