diversification

How to Turn Your Farm into a Tourist Attraction? – Guest post by Shane Haumpton

Agricultural tourism or “agritourism” is a fast-growing trend in the travel industry, but it’s not a new concept. In Europe and beyond, farms have long been offering a variety of agriculture-based experiences, ranging from on-farm accommodations to educational and “pick your own” tours. Some regions would take advantage of harvest seasons by hosting festivals andContinue reading “How to Turn Your Farm into a Tourist Attraction? – Guest post by Shane Haumpton”

‘Meet the Farmers’ – episode 40 – Richard Bower

Episode 40 of Meet the Farmers features Richard Bower who farms with his father Ray in Staffordshire. Originally a traditional beef and arable farm the Bowers are looking to future and diversifying the business in a broad sense, including going into tourism by establishing a large children’s play barn. Richard has a keen interest inContinue reading “‘Meet the Farmers’ – episode 40 – Richard Bower”

The Barriers to Diversification on Upland-Hill Livestock Grazing Farms – guest post by Max Hamer

Can farmers really afford to survive without subsidies? I am an Agricultural Degree student at Askham Bryan College in York studying in my final year. Growing up in a farming community in the Yorkshire Dales I have always had a great interest in agriculture. As part of the BSc Hons course, and in addition toContinue reading “The Barriers to Diversification on Upland-Hill Livestock Grazing Farms – guest post by Max Hamer”