Fact Sheets and Guides
- Are You Ready to Welcome Visitors to Your Farm?
Vermont Fresh Network & Dig In Vermont - What is Agritourism?
University of California Cooperative Extension Small Farm Program - From A to Z: Potential Enterprises for Agricultural and Nature Tourism
University of California Cooperative Extension Small Farm Program - Preliminary Evaluation: A Snapshot of Your Potential (PDF)
University of Tennessee - Assessing Your Assets (PDF)
University of California Cooperative Extension Small Farm Program - Checklist: Are You Ready to Host Visitors at Your Farm? (PDF)
University of Vermont Extension - A Legal Guide to the Business of Farming in Vermont (PDF), 2006
University of Vermont Extension Center for Sustainable Agriculture - Building a Sustainable Business: A Guide to Developing a Business Plan for Farms and Rural Businesses, 2006
Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education
Get Inspired!
Explore what other agritourism farms offer by attending open events. Ask in your community about popular places to go, or visit DigInVT for a list of agriculture and culinary tourism experiences in Vermont.
Grand View Farm from Vera Simon-Nobes
At Vermont Grand View Farm, the Goodling Family hosts guests at their bed & breakfast, custom retreats, summer camps and on-farm workshops.
Learn about the innovative partnership they formed with a nearby vineyard, and the owner's motivation for opening her farm to the public.
