Marketplace · Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Farms are increasingly turning to agritourism, combining agricultural activities with recreational attractions, to supplement income as traditional farming faces declining prices and rising input costs. This diversification, encompassing activities like tractor rides, corn mazes, and wine tours, has become a significant revenue stream, with some farms deriving a substantial portion of their income from these ventures.
“finding more ways to make money on the same property to generate consistent revenue in a very inconsistent industry.”
“For some farmers, agritourism is a lifeline. How much of your revenue is agritourism versus all of it? All of it, really? Yes. Yeah. So if it rains, we struggle.”
“The 17-acre corn maze started in the late 2000s. Now there's also a zip line and slides and farm animals to pet.”