Indiana Rural Recreation Development Project

Agritourism and Rural Tourism

These links provide access to agritourism and rural tourism resources that provide technical assistance for decision-making, local initiatives, and related organizations.

Indiana Association of Fairs, Festivals and Events works to promote the growth and well-being of all Indiana fairs and festivals in a friendly, fair, and equal manner.

Ramsey, M., & Schaumleffel, N. A. (2006). Agritourism and rural economic development. Indiana Business Review, 81 (3), 6-9.

Ramsey, M., Schaumleffel, N. A., & Blackford, B. (2007). Agritourism: What is the role of Municipal and County Park Boards in Rural Economic Development? Poster presentation presented at the annual meeting of the Indiana Park and Recreation Association, Indianapolis, IN.

Loden, C. C., & Svenson, A. (2001). Capturing the character of rural communities through tourism development. CD Practice, 8, 1-8.

Wicks, B. E., & Merrett, C. D. (2003). Agritourism: An economic opportunity for Illinois. Rural Research Report, 14 (9), 1-8. Macomb, IL: Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs.

Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) is committed to developing Indiana’s tourism product through workshops, best-practice familiarization tours, and other efforts. Taking proactive steps to develop tourism product is essential to keeping Indiana competitive.

Purdue Center for Rural Development was established to: 1) bring University resources together to assist public and private sectors as they work toward solving rural development problems; 2) provide a broad range of educational programs which contribute to the development of Indiana's human and physical capital; 3) coordinate and support research that improves our understanding of economic and community development issues, problems and opportunities; and, 4) provide issue-relevant information to individuals and groups interested in rural development.

Purdue University Extension: Indiana Resource Guide for Agritourism provides a means for contacting and networking with those who may be able to offer technical or financial assistance for agritourism development.

University of Tennessee Extension: Agritourism in Focus: A Guide for Tennessee Farmers is designed to help farmers operate profitable agritourism enterprises.

Virginia Tech Cooperative Extension: Agri-Tourism is a guide designed to help farmers operate profitable agritourism enterprises.