{"id":4649,"date":"2023-05-01T15:25:21","date_gmt":"2023-05-01T19:25:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/?page_id=4649"},"modified":"2026-06-01T12:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T16:41:09","slug":"community","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/community\/","title":{"rendered":"Agritourism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.rounded-style img{\n  border-radius: 10%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:272px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3073\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/trainingsite1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/10\/Agritourism-cover.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Agritourism<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By combining agriculture and tourism, UMES Extension aims to help farmers increase their revenue streams and spread community knowledge&nbsp;about&nbsp;agriculture on the Eastern Shore, throughout Maryland and the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Agritourism<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image rounded-style\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/12\/TGD-agritour-061024-0669-scaled-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7512\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/12\/TGD-agritour-061024-0669-scaled-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/12\/TGD-agritour-061024-0669-scaled-2-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/12\/TGD-agritour-061024-0669-scaled-2-768x527.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agritourism&nbsp;is defined by Maryland law as \u201can activity conducted on a farm offered to the general public or guests for education, recreation or active involvement in farm operations.\u201d &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a viable option for maintaining a farm\u2019s sustainability, helping to expand income sources.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agritourism&nbsp;includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Farm tours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hayrides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corn mazes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seasonal petting farms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farm museums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guest farms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pumpkin patches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick your own or cut your own produce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incidental outdoor stays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classes related to agricultural products or skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Picnic and party facilities in conjunction with any&nbsp;agritourism&nbsp;activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agritourism&nbsp;continues to grow in Maryland. The 2017 Agriculture Census found 1,548 farms with an&nbsp;agritourism&nbsp;operation or direct sales.&nbsp;Agritourism&nbsp;events generated more than $162 million for the economy and helped support more than 1,000 jobs, according to a 2019 Maryland Department of Agriculture report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does UMES Extension help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The UMES Extension&nbsp;Agritourism&nbsp;Program provides education and training through conferences, workshops (including its popular traveling workshops), peer-to-peer interactions, as well as in-person and online training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We facilitate the sharing and exchanging of ideas and best practices in&nbsp;agritourism&nbsp;with our stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UMES Extension&nbsp;specialists&nbsp;use&nbsp;state-of-the-art methods and techniques to generate high-quality&nbsp;evidence, then provide evidence-driven solutions to address the challenges facing&nbsp;agritourism&nbsp;operations in Maryland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UMES Extension outreach efforts include linking farmers markets with&nbsp;agritourism entrepreneurs, providing data-driven planning and programs, as well as value-added agricultural marketing options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find agritourism operations in Maryland with an <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/community\/maryland-agritourism-interactive-map\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/community\/maryland-agritourism-interactive-map\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Interactive Agritourism Map<\/span><\/a>, developed by our experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Maryland Agritourism Conference<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center rounded-style\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/trainingsite1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/10\/TD2-agritourism-day2-121123-4133-1024x792.jpg\" alt=\"The inaugural Maryland Agritourism Conference was held in December 2023.\" class=\"wp-image-3039 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of these efforts, UMES Extension will host its second <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/community\/agritourism-conference\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/community\/agritourism-conference\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Maryland\u00a0Agritourism Conference<\/span><\/a> Nov. 15-17, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina in Cambridge, Maryland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The three-day conference promotes real-world strategies to boost agritourism as a profitable, value-added opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s theme is&nbsp;\u201cBoosting Agritourism Strategies to Improve the Profitability of Family Farms.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Educational sessions (including hands-on workshops) and expert panels are planned, in addition to networking and time to visit exhibitors and vendors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/umesagritourismconference2026.eventbrite.com\">register now for agritourism conference<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Traveling and Destination Workshops<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traveling&nbsp;and Destination Agritourism&nbsp;Workshops take participants to&nbsp;agritourism&nbsp;venues on the Delmarva Peninsula and throughout the state of Maryland, where they learn about successes and challenges direct from operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These workshops offer a look at facets of the operations, including value addition, branding and marketing,&nbsp;as well as issues like managing visitors and liability, directing a labor force, and business aspects such as taxes, zoning and permitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From farm stands to farm stays to apiaries to pick your own, these behind-the-scenes looks offer real-world scenarios with helpful information you can apply to better your agribusiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div aria-label=\"Carousel Gallery\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-carousel alignfull\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery-carousel-swiper-container is-cropped coblocks-gallery has-caption-style-dark has-horizontal-gutter has-no-thumbnails\"><div class=\"has-carousel has-carousel-lrg 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data-id=\"6981\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/community\/destination-ag-img_8914\/\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8914-1024x576.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8914-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8914-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8914-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8914.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"coblocks-gallery--caption coblocks-gallery--primary-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"13\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6984\" data-id=\"6984\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/community\/destination-ag-img_8923\/\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8923-1024x576.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8923-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8923-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8923-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8923.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"coblocks-gallery--caption coblocks-gallery--primary-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"14\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6989\" data-id=\"6989\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/community\/destination-ag-img_8926\/\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8926-1024x576.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8926-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8926-300x169.jpg 300w, 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data-id=\"6990\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/community\/destination-ag-img_8951\/\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8951-1024x576.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8951-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8951-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8951-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8951.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"coblocks-gallery--caption coblocks-gallery--primary-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"17\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6983\" data-id=\"6983\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/community\/destination-ag-img_8973\/\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8973-1024x576.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8973-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8973-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8973-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8973.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"coblocks-gallery--caption coblocks-gallery--primary-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"18\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6985\" data-id=\"6985\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/community\/destination-ag-img_8978\/\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8978-1024x576.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8978-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8978-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8978-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8978.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"coblocks-gallery--caption coblocks-gallery--primary-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"coblocks-gallery--item\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"19\"><figure class=\"coblocks-gallery--figure has-margin-left-5 has-margin-left-mobile-5 has-margin-right-5 has-margin-right-mobile-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6980\" data-id=\"6980\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/community\/destination-ag-img_8983\/\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8983-1024x576.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8983-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8983-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8983-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/09\/Destination-AG-IMG_8983.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><figcaption class=\"coblocks-gallery--caption coblocks-gallery--primary-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><\/div><button class=\"nav-button__prev\" id=\"12345-prev\"><svg class=\"icon\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg)\"><\/svg><\/button><button class=\"nav-button__next\" id=\"12345-next\"><svg class=\"icon\"><\/svg><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension held a Destination Agritourism workshop Sept. 5, 2025, at Mary\u2019s Land Farm in Ellicott City, MD. The workshop focused on how to start an agritourism operation, including a farm stay. Discussion topics included regenerative agriculture; cost, pricing and marketing strategies; food safety and handling; organizing and managing visitor activities; and human resources, liability, taxes, zoning, and permitting. (Photos by Dr. Prem Bhandari and Donna Price\/UMES)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Interactive-Map\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interactive Map<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re looking for data on agritourism in the State of Maryland or simply looking for a place to pick your own strawberries or visit a local craft brewery, the map below can help you find every type of agritourism Maryland has to offer, and which businesses are closest to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For questions about or additions to this map, please contact <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"mailto:pbbhandari@umes.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Prem Bhandari<\/a><\/strong> or <a href=\"mailto:agritourism@umes.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">agritourism@umes.edu<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What&#8217;s a you-pick? Read all <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/agritourism-venue-definitions\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/agritourism-venue-definitions\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">agritourism venue definitions<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.embed-container {position: relative; padding-bottom: 80%; height: 0; max-width: 100%;} .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container iframe{position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;} small{position: absolute; z-index: 40; bottom: 0; margin-bottom: -15px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" title=\"AgTour2025Jan\" src=\"https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/687f2ce11dad448880442aa2f0fdc867\/\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2023\/12\/UMES-Extension-Farm-Tour-Agritourism-Disclaimer-1.docx\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2023\/12\/UMES-Extension-Farm-Tour-Agritourism-Disclaimer-1.docx\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Disclaimer information<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agritourism Publications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Direct Sales<\/em> <em>Approaches, Visitors, and Profitability of Agritourism Operations in the US.<\/em>&nbsp;*<br>P.B. Bhandari, E. Tucker-Oluwole, L.B. Karki, E.N. Escobar and M.T. Kairo<br>(Tourism and Hospitality, Challenges and Development Opportunities in Rural Areas.)&nbsp;<br><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/tourhosp7030072\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/tourhosp7030072<\/a> <\/span><br>*<em>This paper was first presented at the National Extension Tourism (NETtra) Conference, Meredith, NH, Oct. 7-10, 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/magazine\/ingenuity-2026-growing-farmer-profits\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/magazine\/ingenuity-2026-growing-farmer-profits\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ingenuity Magazine 2026: 3 ways UMES Extension teaches value addition to family farms<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Factors Associated with the Profitability of Agritourism Operations in Maryland, USA<\/em>*<br>P.B. Bhandari, K.U. Ejiogu, L.B. Karki, E.N. Escobar, N.N. Arbab and M.T. Kairo<br><em>Sustainability&nbsp;<\/em>2024, 16(3), 1025;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/su16031025\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/su16031025<\/span><\/a><br><br>*<em>This paper was presented at the National Extension Tourism (NET) 2023 Conference, Milwaukee, WI, USA, 24\u201327 September 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Answering Research Questions Using Survey Data: An Example from Maryland Agritourism.<\/em><br>Prem Bhandari<br>Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology&nbsp;18(2):69-74. <a href=\"DOI:10.3126\/dsaj.v18i2.73288\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">DOI:10.3126\/dsaj.v18i2.73288<\/span><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/387575536_Answering_Research_Questions_Using_Survey_Data_An_Example_from_Maryland_Agritourism\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/387575536_Answering_Research_Questions_Using_Survey_Data_An_Example_from_Maryland_Agritourism<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Buzz in Agritourism: Farm-to-table sows farm experience tourism opportunities.<\/em><br>Gail Stephens<br><em>Ingenuity Magazine<\/em>. 2025. School of Agricultural and Natural Resources. University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, Maryland. Pp. 20-22.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fissuu.com%2Fumes.edu%2Fdocs%2Fingenuity_magazine_2025%3Ffr%3DsNzRhYjc5MjIzMDI&amp;data=05%7C02%7CKDDesai%40umes.edu%7C88ddf6272320440b3c3c08ddda6ed421%7Cf3b74c6baf13485097f02e97a8a9b7d7%7C0%7C0%7C638906891754671599%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=gkmd5poR26BckWleRcfq4bz33S4lUHuv6f6V%2BooHI2I%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">https:\/\/issuu.com\/umes.edu\/docs\/ingenuity_magazine_2025?fr=sNzRhYjc5MjIzMDI<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agritourism Fact Sheets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/agritourism-in-maryland-what-to-know\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6156\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Agritourism in Maryland: What to Know<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/agritourism-in-maryland-the-challenges\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/agritourism-in-maryland-the-challenges\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Agritourism in Maryland: The Challenges<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/agritourism-in-maryland-marketing-of-fruits-vegetables-and-value-added-products\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/agritourism-in-maryland-marketing-of-fruits-vegetables-and-value-added-products\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Agritourism in Maryland: Marketing of Fruits, Vegetables and Value-Added Products<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Agritourism Resources in Maryland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/press-release\/2025\/10\/23\/statewide-guidance-on-value-added-agriculture-and-agritourism-now-available\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/press-release\/2025\/10\/23\/statewide-guidance-on-value-added-agriculture-and-agritourism-now-available\/\">Statewide Guidance and Analysis: Maryland\u2019s Value-Added Agriculture and Agritourism<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmda.maryland.gov%2Fabout_mda%2FDocuments%2FStateDef_Agritourism.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7CKDDesai%40umes.edu%7C6c23bcbd705e475e540608dd9edff6d4%7Cf3b74c6baf13485097f02e97a8a9b7d7%7C0%7C0%7C638841406934680423%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=El2oCcdfBCpVFQTh9KsMrZlvyCW9S9Zd5uHLGiFPs%2Bw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maryland Department of Agriculture \u2013 State Definition of Agritourism<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Provides the official state definition of agritourism, clarifying guidelines and regulations for farmers and service providers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>ALEI\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fspreadsheets%2Fd%2F1f9VZhQ_Z_EaJlyKzHxM3zZ99EVZHN49n%2Fedit%3Fgid%3D1094418026%23gid%3D1094418026&amp;data=05%7C02%7CKDDesai%40umes.edu%7C6c23bcbd705e475e540608dd9edff6d4%7Cf3b74c6baf13485097f02e97a8a9b7d7%7C0%7C0%7C638841406934698156%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=n%2FvEGhKfv%2Fjw%2BkBjiagF54FVFqrN8iTrqhkLubkBO5w%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">agritourism matrix<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Provides information on zoning links, agritourism definitions by counties, value-added definitions, farm alcohol producer definitions, uses permissibility and approval process, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.mdtourism.org%2FAgritourism&amp;data=05%7C02%7CKDDesai%40umes.edu%7C6c23bcbd705e475e540608dd9edff6d4%7Cf3b74c6baf13485097f02e97a8a9b7d7%7C0%7C0%7C638841406934711088%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=kH9c6gPF3FtNUSG7HIgFn%2BlR4xQnjNisN9w%2FsDSHnAo%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maryland Office of Tourism \u2013 Agritourism<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Highlights farm experiences and events across Maryland, supporting service providers in attracting visitors to local agricultural attractions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmontgomeryplanning.org%2Fplanning%2Fagricultural-reserve%2Fagritourism-study%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CKDDesai%40umes.edu%7C6c23bcbd705e475e540608dd9edff6d4%7Cf3b74c6baf13485097f02e97a8a9b7d7%7C0%7C0%7C638841406934732456%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=fdCG%2FrSEMi%2FiXVhkPn7l9KaKa0qufvo%2FXOypLzB0f24%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmontgomeryplanning.org%2Fplanning%2Fagricultural-reserve%2Fagritourism-study%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CKDDesai%40umes.edu%7C6c23bcbd705e475e540608dd9edff6d4%7Cf3b74c6baf13485097f02e97a8a9b7d7%7C0%7C0%7C638841406934732456%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=fdCG%2FrSEMi%2FiXVhkPn7l9KaKa0qufvo%2FXOypLzB0f24%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Montgomery Planning \u2013 Agritourism Stud<\/strong>y<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Investigates the growth and impact of agritourism within Montgomery County\u2019s Agricultural Reserve, offering policy insights and recommendations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgrowandfortify.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CKDDesai%40umes.edu%7Ca91272aa870a47c7bb3f08dda50d26b3%7Cf3b74c6baf13485097f02e97a8a9b7d7%7C0%7C0%7C638848198108237607%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=uWmhFHbBksBWg1vjhSYdVqLnwFuGeQwBg2UMCn7X2QI%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Value-Added Agriculture in Maryland<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This report provides detailed information about value-added agriculture in Maryland by directly incorporating results compiled from the Baltimore Metropolitan Council Value-Added Agriculture Report &amp; Recommendations, data from the Business Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON) of Salisbury University, Maryland, and the 2017 USDA Agricultural Census.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fumaglaw.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F01%2FALEI-Value-Added-Food-Decision-Trees-final-2023-.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7CKDDesai%40umes.edu%7Ca91272aa870a47c7bb3f08dda50d26b3%7Cf3b74c6baf13485097f02e97a8a9b7d7%7C0%7C0%7C638848198108246995%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=LE7BFXQcgfVCdE64YeVxTWTuzpjT3SG3KboIyONDD0U%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Adding Value to Specialty Crops: Regulatory Decision Trees For Maryland Producers<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This resource will equip growers with the information they need to identify the requirements that apply to their value-added operation. Understanding the various food production plans and facility requirements will also help producers assess the amount of time, effort, and investment needed to obtain the necessary license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Agritourism Resources By U.S. States<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agmrc.org\/foodsystems\/agritourism\/state-resources\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">https:\/\/www.agmrc.org\/foodsystems\/agritourism\/state-resources<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In the News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/americanfarm.com\/articles\/delmarvafarmer\/guidance-on-value-added-agriculture-agritourism-now-available\/?pubid=delmarvafarmer\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/americanfarm.com\/articles\/delmarvafarmer\/guidance-on-value-added-agriculture-agritourism-now-available\/?pubid=delmarvafarmer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Guidance on value-added agriculture, agritourism now available<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/connections\/farm-experience-sows-fresh-tourism-opportunities\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/connections\/farm-experience-sows-fresh-tourism-opportunities\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Farm experience sows fresh tourism opportunities<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/for-the-media\/picnic-tent-to-booming-farm-market\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/for-the-media\/picnic-tent-to-booming-farm-market\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">UMES Traveling Agritourism Workshop: Picnic tent to booming farm market<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/for-the-media\/umes-traveling-agritourism-workshop\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/for-the-media\/umes-traveling-agritourism-workshop\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">UMES Traveling Agritourism Workshop: For Blades Orchard, reinvention is key to success<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/starpublications.online\/umes-extension-launches-a-agritourism-program\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/starpublications.online\/umes-extension-launches-a-agritourism-program\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">UMES Extension launches a agritourism program<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wmdt.com\/2023\/12\/maryland-agritourism-conference-highlights-economic-impact-industry-growth\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.wmdt.com\/2023\/12\/maryland-agritourism-conference-highlights-economic-impact-industry-growth\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Maryland Agritourism Conference highlights economic impact, industry growth<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wboc.com\/news\/university-of-maryland-eastern-shore-hosts-inaugural-agritourism-conference-to-address-challenges-faced-by-small\/article_9fba84e8-9882-11ee-96a9-4b7be2e0a35c.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.wboc.com\/news\/university-of-maryland-eastern-shore-hosts-inaugural-agritourism-conference-to-address-challenges-faced-by-small\/article_9fba84e8-9882-11ee-96a9-4b7be2e0a35c.html\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hosts Inaugural Agritourism Conference to Address Challenges Faced by Small Farms<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nercrd.psu.edu\/inaugural-maryland-agritourism-conference-reflects-increasing-interest-in-agritourism\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/nercrd.psu.edu\/inaugural-maryland-agritourism-conference-reflects-increasing-interest-in-agritourism\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Inaugural Maryland Agritourism Conference reflects increasing interest in agritourism<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For further information, contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/prem-bhandari\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/prem-bhandari\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Prem B. Bhandari<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agritourism&nbsp;and Value-Added Agricultural Marketing Specialist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Extension<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11868 College Backbone Rd. (30690 University Blvd S)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Richard A. Henson Center (#2141)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Princess Anne, MD 21853, USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Office: 410-651-7974<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:pbbhandari@umes.edu\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">pbbhandari@umes.edu<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:agritourism@umes.edu\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">agritourism@umes.edu<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By combining agriculture and tourism, UMES Extension aims to help farmers increase their revenue streams and spread community knowledge&nbsp;about&nbsp;agriculture on the Eastern Shore, throughout Maryland and the nation. 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