Table of Contents |
| Section 1: Agritourism Overview |
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Chapter 1 What is Agritourism? |
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Chapter 2 Who should Go Into Agritourism? |
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4 |
Chapter 3 Where to Start In Agritourism? |
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7 |
Chapter 4 Covering the Basics |
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13 |
Chapter 5 Creating the "Experience" |
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17 |
| Section 2: Activities & Enterprises |
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Chapter 6 Activities & Enterprises |
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U-Pick or Pick-Your-Own |
20 |
Ranch Experience |
27 |
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Family Play Areas |
21 |
Outdoor Recreation |
28 |
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Petting Corral with Farm Animals |
22 |
Athletics |
28 |
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Classes |
23 |
Heritage/
Kansas Prairie Experience |
29 |
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Demonstrations |
24 |
Festivals &
Seasonal Events |
30 |
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Wagon or Buggy Rides |
24 |
School & Children's Tours |
31 |
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Food Concessions |
25 |
Adult Group Tours |
33 |
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Restaurants |
26 |
Mazes |
35 |
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| Chapter 7 Wineries as Destinations |
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38 |
| Chapter 8 Hunting and Fishing |
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40 |
| Chapter 9 Lodging: Hosting the Overnight Guest |
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45 |
| Chapter 10 Retail Sales for Profits |
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47 |
| Chapter 11 Developing a Fall Season |
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51 |
| Chapter 12 Hosting Groups & Special Events |
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56 |
| Section 3: The Business of Agritourism |
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| Chapter 13 Staffing |
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61 |
| Chapter 14 Liability and Safety |
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67 |
| Chapter 15 Finances |
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72 |
| Chapter 16 Grants |
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| Chapter 17 Regulations, Permits and More |
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| Section 4: Marketing |
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| Chapter 18 Marketing |
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| Promotions |
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Advertising |
97 |
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| Customer Communications |
86 |
Customer Focus |
98 |
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| Media Relations |
92 |
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| Section 5: Tourism |
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| Chapter 19 Making the Tourism Connection |
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100 |
Section 6: Resources
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| Chapter 20 Resource Guide |
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Kansas State Offices |
106 |
Kansas Convention
& Visitors Bureaus |
116 |
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Kansas State Research & Extension County Offices |
108 |
State Marketing Assistance |
119 |
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Kansas Enterprise Facilitation |
114 |
Financial Assistance/Grants |
124 |
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Kansas Resource Conservation
& Development Areas |
115 |
State Regional Offices |
125 |
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