In 2011, a Nevada health inspector made a farm pour bleach on a farm-to-table dinner while paying guests waited. Here are the food permits, meat rules, liquor licenses and insurance gaps every farm dinner and café needs to get right.

They planted four acres of rice in Florida when nobody else would. Today Congaree and Penn charges $10 at the gate, rents bungalows for about $350 a night and offers 10-acre homesteads for up to $1.2 million. Here are 13 lessons any farmer can steal.

Selling preserves, jams, and jellies is an excellent way for agritourism businesses to diversify their revenue streams while offering visitors a delicious and unique souvenir. These products are not only a great way to preserve the bounty of your farm’s harvest, but they also provide a tangible connection to your farm for guests who want to take home a taste of their experience. By focusing on high-quality, farm-fresh ingredients and a thoughtful marketing strategy, you can s