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Farms in Focus: Agritourism Edition

SMADC’s latest video showcases a relatively new and rapidly diversifying agricultural sector for many farms in Maryland that attracts over a million visitors annually. Agritourism is a unique blend of tourism and agriculture that comes together in an entertaining and educational package of fun, on-farm activities for adults and children. Agritourism offers farms important marketing and revenue generating options which can be offered on a seasonal basis or year-round. It also enhances potential for the local tourism industry, potentially increasing visitors to Southern Maryland, and provides a creative business environment and new employment opportunities. Typical agritourism activities range from you-pick fruit farms, hayrides, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, petting zoos, tours and festivals. The Farms in Focus Agritourism Edition explores four regional farms that specialize in different products and activities from springtime pick-your-own strawberries, fall-fun, holiday farm tours and cut-your-own Christmas trees. Each farmer shares their passion and enjoyment for what they do, and why their loyal customers are so important to their farms and the future of agriculture in Southern Maryland. The “Farms in Focus” video series showcases Southern Maryland’s key agricultural industries using a combination of educational information and promotional marketing to bridge the knowledge gap between consumers and their local  farmers. Look out for more videos coming in 2020 featuring Livestock, Nursery and Cut Flowers, Produce and Forestry. The "Farms in Focus" videos are made possible by a grant awarded to SMADC through the Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund  (RMPIF).