As reported by the Lake George Examiner, some American agritourism destinations are deciding it’s too soon to open. The popular Thurman Fall Farm Tour has been cancelled by the supervising members of the Thurman Station Association. Many public entities such as cities, counties, churches are unwilling to adapt to the required changes and do not want to take the perceived risk of inviting guests to their farms or venues. The popular Half Moon Bay Pumpkin...
Many People are Discovering Agritourism for the First Time During a recent interview with Bloomberg, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky validated the shift in travel that has been brought on by COVID-19. “The genie is out of the bottle,” Chesky says. “People are now discovering small towns and small communities. They’re discovering national parks, falling in love with the outdoors, and realizing they can go to all sorts of other places. This is an irreversible trend.”...
As Fall comes into season, how does this year affect entertainment? Are Farm Parks the new outdoor entertainment trend?
advocacy campaign designed to educate consumers and decision makers about the importance of farms opening this fall. "Their Dont Fail Our Farms" campaign describes the challenges that family farms face with changing regulations relating to COVID.
Large theme parks are working hard to avoid showing guests in masks on social media. Scroll through and notice the back of heads, blurred and wide angle shots. The absence of smiling faces is eerie at some of the happiest places on earth as they work to avoid the controversial imagery.
In the face of these mandates, farmers are having to become creative. Many are abandoning traditional fall farm money makers for creative ideas that they hope can keep the doors of the barn open.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced new state guidance for agritourism businesses as New York State enters the Fall season. The businesses, which include corn mazes, pick-your-own fruit and vegetable operations, hayrides and haunted houses, are considered low-risk outdoor arts and entertainment and are permitted to operate under New York’s Guidance here. “New York State’s amazing outdoor attractions and recreational opportunities are a boon for families and communities during the fall season each year, and we...