Agribusiness
Southwest Virginia farmers sweet on maple syrup production
Maple syrup is being made all over Virginia, and it’s offering a new niche market for farmers.
Farm-to-school meals benefit farmers, schools
Virginia farmers are interested in selling foods to schools, and those schools are interested in buying from them. That’s the takeaway from the 2018 Virginia Farm to School Survey.
Education farm offers land for beginning farmers
Interested in becoming a farmer but find yourself lacking land or experience? The Fauquier Education Farm is recruiting up to three candidates this winter to run their own small-scale farm plots there.
Agritourism: Know what’s covered before inviting the public
Agritourism activities such as corn mazes, hay rides, festivals, berry picking and farm tours are popular additions to farm businesses. When hosting these activities, it’s important to remember that some are not automatically covered under a farmowner insurance policy.
Are Your Agritourism Activities Covered?
Agritourism represents the next frontier for farms, wineries, landowners with beautiful fields, and more. The business may be as simple as a roadside stand selling fresh produce or as elaborate as a wedding venue. Either way, these ventures demand a constant stream of fresh ideas and new options to maintain the public’s interest. In these scenarios, it’s easy to outgrow your current coverage without realizing it.
