Training Modules

The following modules were developed as part of a series of in-person training sessions conducted throughout the Northeast project region. They are designed to be used by agricultural educators and professionals to provide guidance and information to farmers currently offering or considering the addition of an agritourism enterprise on their farm.

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Module 0 - Introduction to Training Program (PDF)

Provides goals and background of project and training modules.

Module 1 - Introduction to Agritourism (PDF)

Background on agritourism and why farmers choose to pursue it.

Module 2 - Marketing Agritourism While Providing Quality Customer Service (PDF)

A primer on marketing for an agritourism operation and its importance in a successful enterprise.

Module 3 - Financial Management: Budgeting and Pricing for Agritourism (PDF)

Information on budgeting, pricing, and meeting the income goals of the farmer.

Module 4 - Managing the Safety Risks of Agritourism Farms (PDF)

How to identify hazards and risks on an agritourism operation and properly manage them through employee training, risk communication to customers, and establishing emergency response procedures.

Module 5 - Agritourism Liability (PDF)

Understanding agritourism liability and strategies for managing and limiting a farms liability.