As Agritourism owners we find ourselves in a wide variety of stores for a wide variety of reasons. Even though price is a big determining factor for whether or not I frequent a store, there are other factors that are equally important. If you were to ask me my opinion about the 3 local hardware stores that I visit the most, I would most likely evaluate them based on price, inventory and customer service. And based on those things there is one store that stands out and one I will go out of my way to support.

There are few things more important to a customer than personal service. I believe they will even pay a little bit more if they thin...

Pony rides can be a great way to give your young guests a memorable farm experience at your venue while adding revenue to your bottom line.  In addition to the revenue pony rides bring in, they can also be a great marketing tool as they make a great photo opportunity for parents to share with family & friends on social media.

This all sounds like a no-brainer right?  Before you add this to your list of offerings, you need to be aware of the risks and the things you must do to mitigate those risks.

Know Your Pony

This is probably the biggest key to a safe and successful execution of pony rides.  Don’t just find a friend that owns a horse an...