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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

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…

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

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

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…

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…

Material(s):
PB |

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

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

Marketing – Product

Creating the Customer Experience: Tips for Agritourism Entrepreneurs

Author(s): Megan Bruch Leffew Stacy Tomas

Material(s):
PB |

Program Area(s): Agritourism | Topic(s): Marketing – Product

Marketing – Promotion

Tennessee Welcome Center Brochure Policy and Submission

Author(s): Tennessee Department of Tourist Development

Material(s):
Website Link |

Program Area(s): Agritourism | Topic(s): Marketing – Promotion

Marketing – Promotion

Tennessee Tourism News – Submit a Press Release through the Partner Portal

Author(s): Tennessee Department of Tourist Development

Material(s):
Website Link |

Program Area(s): Agritourism | Topic(s): Marketing – Promotion

Marketing – Promotion

Tennessee Vacation Partner Page

Author(s): Tennessee Department of Tourist Development

Material(s):
Website Link |

Program Area(s): Agritourism | Topic(s): Marketing – Promotion

Marketing – Promotion

Tennessee Tourist Oriented Directional Signage Program Information

Author(s): Tennessee Department of Transportation

Material(s):
Website Link |

Program Area(s): Agritourism | Topic(s): Marketing – Promotion

Risk Assessment/Management

Tennessee Department of Health Resources for Agritourism Facilities (Zoonotic Diseases)

Author(s):

Description:

The Tennessee Department of Health provides resources related to zoonotic disease prevention and hand washing on their website.

Material(s):
Website Link |

Program Area(s): Agritourism, Value-Added Dairy | Topic(s): Risk Assessment/Management