Visit the Farm
Plan your visit to a farm and get a first-hand look at local produce and how it is grown. These agritourism destinations let visitors explore the life of a farmer.
How to Pick Blueberries Fresh From the Bush
Heading to a you-pick blueberry farm this summer? Learn how to pick blueberries, as well as some recipe ideas.
You-Pick Strawberry Fields Forever
Pick-your-own strawberry farm benefits from plasticulture as well as the locavore movement.
United States Cotton Facts
Find out how many shirts, $100 bills and other items that one bale of cotton can produce, along with other cotton fun facts and stats.
Pick a Peck of Pumpkins
Visit a pumpkin patch to learn why farmers diversify from traditional crops to agritourism attractions with pumpkins, fall decor and much more.
National Cheese Day Cherishes Cheese
Sure, June is National Dairy Month, but what would a dairy month be without cheese?
Local Honey: Sweet Success and Healthy, Too
The beekeepers at this honey farm talk about how far their bees travel, how honey is produced and the health benefits of honey, bee pollen, propolis and royal jelly.
Apple Orchard Accidentally Invents New Variety
Apples ripen in late summer and well into fall, depending upon the variety. But did you know that new varieties of apples can be created by accident?
Life’s a Peach at Eckert’s Country Store
The sixth and seventh generations run Eckert’s Country Store and Farms in Belleville, the largest you-pick apple and peach orchard in the nation.
Breaking the Mold: Old Dairy Farm Turns to Artisan Cheese
A dairy farming family finds a way to stay in business by moving from milk production to Jersey cheese.
Family Dairy Churns Out Local Milk to Save Farmland
A family farm finds a way to keep its dairying dreams alive – by selling milk directly to consumers, jumping on the local trend to protect its farmland from developers.
