Working farm tours for day visitors

Families, school and scout groups, homeschool co-ops, senior groups, and local tourists looking for something different to do.

Ticket price per person or per group, with add-ons such as a farm snack, a take-home product, or a private birthday party package.

• Comfortable talking with groups and kids
• Knowing your farm and animals well
• Organizing schedules and bookings
• Safety awareness

• Agritourism liability: check whether your state has an agritourism liability law and what warning signs it requires
• General liability insurance that specifically covers visitors on a farm, since standard farm policies may not
• Zoning and permits: check with your county about rules for visitors, parking and events on agricultural land
• Animal contact hygiene: check health department guidance on hand washing stations and animal contact for visitors
• Selling or serving food may need a health department permit; check before offering anything beyond sealed items
• Neighbor and road access issues with extra traffic

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $8,000, depending on what you already have on your farm and what you add for visitors, such as signage, hand washing stations and insurance. Get quotes for farm-specific visitor coverage.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $4,000, depending on how many groups and families you host, your pricing and the season. Treat these as estimates and test with a few scheduled tours first.

Check whether your state has an agritourism liability law and what warning signs it requires. Also check visitor liability insurance, county zoning and permits for parking and events, health department guidance on animal contact, and any permit for serving food.