{"id":21518,"date":"2017-10-04T16:20:05","date_gmt":"2017-10-04T20:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/?p=21518"},"modified":"2017-10-04T16:28:02","modified_gmt":"2017-10-04T20:28:02","slug":"fall-agri-tourism-activities-taking-place-throughout-maryland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/press-release\/2017\/10\/04\/fall-agri-tourism-activities-taking-place-throughout-maryland\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall Agri-tourism Activities Taking Place Throughout Maryland"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>ANNAPOLIS, MD\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Crisp, autumn days are here and Maryland\u2019s fall agri-tourism season has started. Agriculture Secretary Joe Bartenfelder encourages all Marylanders to get out on a farm to experience first- hand the state\u2019s rich selection of agricultural recreational opportunities.<\/p>\n

Maryland\u2019s farmers offer a variety of fall activities as a low-cost way for families to spend time together outdoors. October is the perfect time to experience the fun of selecting your own pumpkins for jack-o-lanterns, getting lost in a corn maze, taking a hayride, or attending a fall festival. Depending on the farm, visitors may be able to enjoy a variety of other activities including farm stands, scarecrow-making, petting farms, pony rides, live music, decorations, fresh apple cider, home baked goods and more.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe fall is a wonderful time for families and friends to get outside and onto a farm,\u201d said Secretary Bartenfelder. \u201cAgritourism is a booming industry here in Maryland. Visiting a farm is great fun for all ages and supports our family farmers too. On-farm tourism operations look great and are ready for visitors with their fresh products and lively activities.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to the most recent agricultural census completed in 2012 by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, there are 33,161 agri-tourism farms nationally with revenues totaling $704 million. In Maryland, there are 307 agri-tourism farms with revenues of $7.2 million.<\/p>\n

For a list of farms offering fall activities, visit\u00a0http:\/\/marylandsbest.net\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Edwin Remsberg, www.remsberg.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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