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Regenerative Blueberries & Agrotourism
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Join NOFA-NY and North Star Farm for a farm tour and conversation about growing organic blueberries, regenerative farming practices, and agritourism. We will visit the sheep on their home pastures, talk blueberries, and finish at the farm’s geodesic domes that are an inviting oasis for travelers. Blueberry season will be in full swing, so bring…
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Agritourism Monthly Webinar Series
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Explore agritourism possibilities with the FREE monthly Agritourism Webinar Series, organized by the CCE Agritourism Program Work Team. Tailored for farmers, food entrepreneurs, and other agribusiness enterprises, this series of workshops is designed to guide you in expanding your knowledge to build a successful entertainment farm business.
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COVID-19 Update on Horticultural and Agritourism Businesses in Cluster Sites
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As we enter the colder months, we must remain vigilant in maintaining health and safety requirements to stop the spread of COVID-19. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM) is reminding horticultural and agritourism businesses that they must adhere to the COVID-19 New York Forward guidance. Nonessential agritourism activities permitted under Phase…
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Building Resilience During COVID-19 Requires Diligence
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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have worked with farmers to help build resilience for their businesses. In building resilience, we must also remain diligent in maintaining health and safety requirements. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and the Department of Health are reminding agritourism businesses that they must adhere to the COVID-19…
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Recommendations for Agritourism Farms During COVID-19
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Autumn brings about celebrations around the harvest and holidays. It also is an important time for our agritourism farms. These farms host activities that provide customers with a unique outdoor opportunity for farm-based entertainment and food system education, as well the ability to purchase fresh produce grown close to home. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, farmers…
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FAQ: Agritourism on Your Farm
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By Farm Commons Educational or recreational activities on your farm, u-pick operations, wedding facilities, and other events can be wonderful ways to deepen the connection between farmers, customers, and community. Agritourism ventures can build buyer loyalty, increase sales, and increase peoples’ understanding of where their food comes from—all while helping the public understand why sustainable…
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Gaining and Retaining Customers from On-Farm Events
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Many farms have considered hosting special events on-site as a marketing strategy to attract new and existing customers. Any kind of farm can host an on-farm event, not just those that have regularly scheduled agritourism activities. A special event could include a farm that is usually closed to the public hosting a harvest dinner, or a Community Supported…
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Juneberries – They Go Where Blueberries Can’t
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Many small farm operators and fruit enthusiasts see blueberries as Plan A. We all know that blueberries are popular, tasty, and they practically market themselves. But if you do not have very well-drained, acidic soils, you have to go with Plan B. It would be great if there was a productive berry that very much…
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Steps to a Solidarity Economy: Farmer-Farmer and Farmer-Consumer Cooperatives in Community Supported Agriculture
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While a few energetic and competent farmers manage to run CSAs by themselves or with only their families and employees, they are missing the opportunities for broader participation and support that CSA offers. Building solidarity has practical advantages and at the same time contributes to deep social transformation. To build a future for ourselves and…
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