Also called: U-Pick Farm Owner, Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Operator, Farm Stay Host
Runs a farm that visitors pay to experience: pick-your-own berries, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, or farm stays.
In October, an agritourism farmer opens the corn maze, runs hayrides, manages parking for 3,000 visitors, and sells cider donuts. In the off-season they design next year's maze, plant crops, and book school field trips.
Most revenue arrives in a few busy weeks.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Farm experience plus business and hospitality skills; no degree required.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Agricultural Business, Hospitality Management.
Growing about average. Agritourism is one of the fastest-growing farm income sources.
Low risk for 10 years. AI writes ads and handles ticketing; hosting visitors, running events and the farm itself stay human.
Classes: Business or marketing, Agriculture science, Public speaking.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9013.
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