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Topic Overview/Introduction

Agritourism in Focus: A Guide for Tennessee Farmers

Author(s): Megan Bruch Leffew Amanda Ziehl

Material(s):
PB |

Program Area(s): Agritourism | Topic(s): Topic Overview/Introduction

Topic Overview/Introduction

​Agritourism in Action: A Growing Opportunity for Rural Economies 

Author(s): Megan Bruch Leffew

Material(s):
CPA Info Sheet |

Program Area(s): Agritourism | Topic(s): Topic Overview/Introduction

Industry Studies

A Snapshot of Tennessee Agritourism: 2013 Update 

Author(s): Megan Bruch Leffew

Material(s):
CPA Info Sheet |

Program Area(s): Agritourism | Topic(s): Industry Studies

Industry Studies

Visitors to Tennessee Agritourism Attractions: Demographics, Preferences, Expenditures and Projected Economic Impacts

Author(s): Kim Jensen Chris Lindborg

Material(s):
Other PDF |

Program Area(s): Agritourism | Topic(s): Industry Studies

Industry Studies

2022 Census of Agriculture Data Sheds Light on Value-Added Agriculture and Specialty Crop Production in Tennessee

Author(s): Rob Holland Megan Bruch Leffew

Description: To many of us, analyzing the results of the USDA Census of Agriculture is intriguing and provides valuable insight to the ever-changing Read More… industry of agriculture. With a particular focus on value-added activities and a select number of specialty crops, the data and summary assembled here provide brief insight to changes in Tennessee agriculture from 2017 to 2022. It also provides some highlights of the top individual counties in selected categories.

Material(s):
CPA Info Sheet |

Program Area(s): Agritourism, Cut Flowers, General Business Essentials, Marketing Fundamentals, Specialty Crop Profiles | Topic(s): Industry Studies

Case Studies

​Lessons Learned from the Agritourism in Action Educational Bus Tour

Author(s): Megan Bruch Leffew

Material(s):
CPA Info Sheet |

Program Area(s): Agritourism | Topic(s): Case Studies

Business Planning

​Estimating the Number of Parking Spaces Per Acre  

Author(s): Rob Holland

Material(s):
CPA Info Sheet |

Program Area(s): Agritourism | Topic(s): Business Planning

Business Planning

​Creating the Customer Experience Observation Worksheet​

Author(s): Megan Bruch Leffew

Material(s):
CPA Info Sheet |

Program Area(s): Agritourism | Topic(s): Business Planning

Business Planning

Tennessee Law and Resources Pertaining to the Definition of Agriculture, Zoning, Farm Property Taxes and Multiple-Use Subclassification

Author(s): Tennessee Farm Bureau

Material(s):
Other PDF |

Program Area(s): Agritourism | Topic(s): Business Planning

Business Planning

Getting Started with Agritourism

Author(s):

Description: A Guide from Cornell University Cooperative Extension to help producers get started in agritourism. The guide discusses steps to begin, Read More… what visitors expect, customer relations, income streams, liability, marketing and other useful resources.

Material(s):
Other PDF |

Program Area(s): Agritourism | Topic(s): Business Planning

Budgeting/Costs

Budgeting for a Corn Maze

Author(s): Rutgers University

Material(s):
Website Link |

Program Area(s): Agritourism | Topic(s): Budgeting/Costs

Regulations – Food Manufacturing

Considerations for Cider Sales By Farm Retailers in Tennessee

Author(s): Rob Holland Nathan Miller

Material(s):
SP |

Program Area(s): Agritourism, Value-Added Food Manufacturing | Topic(s): Regulations – Food Manufacturing

Regulations – Agritourism Enterprises

Amusement Device Licensing

Author(s): Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Description: Required for some attractions including barrel trains, ziplines, dry slides over 20 feet in height, climbing walls, etc. through the Read More… Amusement Devices Division, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, State of Tennessee

Material(s):
Website Link |

Program Area(s): Agritourism | Topic(s): Regulations – Agritourism Enterprises

Regulations – Agritourism Enterprises

Animal Exhibitor Licensing and Registration Assistant

Author(s):

Description: Use the Licensing and Registration Assistant to help determine whether you need an Animal Exhibitor License as part of the Animal Read More… Welfare Act.

Material(s):
Website Link |

Program Area(s): Agritourism | Topic(s): Regulations – Agritourism Enterprises

Regulations – Agritourism Enterprises

Organized Camp/Day Camp Rules and Inspection

Author(s): Tennessee Department of Health

Material(s):
Website Link |

Program Area(s): Agritourism | Topic(s): Regulations – Agritourism Enterprises

Regulations – Agritourism Enterprises

Fee-fishing/Catch-out Pond License

Author(s): Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

Material(s):
Other PDF |

Program Area(s): Agritourism | Topic(s): Regulations – Agritourism Enterprises

Regulations – Agritourism Enterprises

Food Service/Concessions on the Farm

Author(s): Tennessee Department of Health

Material(s):
Website Link |

Program Area(s): Agritourism | Topic(s): Regulations – Agritourism Enterprises

Regulations – Agritourism Enterprises

Applying Tennessee’s Definition of Agriculture to Land Use Questions Regarding Agritourism Activities

Author(s): Megan Bruch Leffew Kevin Hensley

Description: Agritourism continues to be a growing industry in Tennessee as farmers add value to their farm resources, entrepreneurs seek business Read More… opportunities, and consumers seek local farm products and experiences. his publication explores the definition of agriculture in the Tennessee Code as it relates to agritourism-type activities and the interpretation of this definition by a series of court rulings.

Material(s):
PB |

Program Area(s): Agritourism | Topic(s): Regulations – Agritourism Enterprises

Market Analysis

Targeting School Groups for Agritainment Enterprises: Summary of a Schoolteacher Survey in Tennessee

Author(s): Rob Holland Kent Wolfe

Material(s):
PB |

Program Area(s): Agritourism | Topic(s): Market Analysis

Market Analysis

Tennessee Tourism Data and Research

Author(s): Tennessee Department of Tourist Development

Material(s):
Website Link |

Program Area(s): Agritourism | Topic(s): Market Analysis