Tuskegee University

TU Agritourism Farm Tour

A field-based learning opportunity examining how farms can welcome visitors, tell their story, diversify revenue, and manage guest experiences responsibly.

Program purpose

A field-based learning opportunity examining how farms can welcome visitors, tell their story, diversify revenue, and manage guest experiences responsibly.

Program status: Host sites, transportation, accessibility details, capacity, and registration are forthcoming.

What participants can expect

Visitor experience

Study arrival, wayfinding, interpretation, activities, hospitality, and customer service.

Business planning

Consider audiences, pricing, staffing, partnerships, promotion, and seasonality.

Risk and readiness

Identify questions related to safety, accessibility, insurance, land use, and local requirements.

Who may benefit

  • Farmers considering tours, events, or educational visits
  • Agricultural entrepreneurs exploring diversified income
  • Community and tourism partners
  • Producers interested in peer examples

Prepare for participation

  • Review confirmed dates, location, and eligibility before registering
  • Share relevant goals or experience on the program application
  • Request accessibility accommodations as early as possible
  • Plan to participate actively in demonstrations, discussion, or guided practice

Take the next step

Connect with the TU Agri-Entrepreneurship Outreach Program for application guidance, program updates, and upcoming opportunities.