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Agritourism
According to the University of California Small Farm Program, Agritourism is "a commercial enterprise at a working farm, ranch or agricultural plant conducted for the enjoyment of visitors that generates supplemental income for the owner."
Videos
Articles
- Farms in SLO County look to agritourism to boost income
- Agritourism Farms Are More Diverse Than Other U.S. Farms
- California Agricultural Tourism Directory
- Farm Stay U.S.
- Slow Food and Agritourism in the Pacific Northwest
Local Community Connections
- City Farm SLO: a 501(c)3 non-profit based in San Luis Obispo, this organization works to build local, sustainable and fair food systems by connecting community members to the abundance of local food and farming in the County. CCG strives to bridge the gap between what people eat and where it comes from and in doing so, to strengthen the food culture and relationship people have with their food.
- San Luis Obispo Co. Famers' Market Association (SLOFMA): The San Luis Obispo County Farmers’ Market Association (SLOFMA) is a mutual benefit, not-for-profit corporation. As a mutual benefit organization, we serve two groups. We provide several marketplaces for family owned and operated farms, and we provide fresh quality products directly to consumers.
- Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance
- San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau
Local Businesses
To learn more about agritourism, check out these local businesses.
- Avila Valley Barn
- The Groves on 41
- Rancho dos Amantes
- Windrose Farm (on our panel)
- Rinconada Dairy & Farm Stay (on our panel)
- Stepladder Ranch & Creamery
- FARMstead Ed (on our panel)
Cal Poly Academic Programs or Courses
- Tourism, Hospitality, and Destination Management Concentration within Recreation, Parks, & Tourism Administration Program
- Wine Business Concentration within the Wine and Viticulture Program
Cal Poly Student Groups
- Agribusiness Management/National Agrimarketing Association
- Cal Poly Entrepreneurs
- Cal Poly Vines to Wines Club
Internship Opportunities
- Sustainable Farming Internships and Apprenticeships
- Videos on how to find internships
- Informational Interviewing can be a great way to find internships indirectly
Professional Connections;
- Links to California Agritourism Associations
- Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC)
- Dude Ranchers Association of America (DRA)
- The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA)
- National Agritourism Professionals Association (NAPA)
Sample Job Titles
- Farrier/Teamster Wrangler
- Executive Chef
- Event Manager;
- Director of Agritourism
- Communications Coordinator
- Fishing Guide;
- Marketing & Community Relations Consultant
- Brand Manager;
- Trail Ride Guide/Scout
- U-Pick Produce Coordinator
- Marketing Director
- Experience Specialist