Justify the following statement.
With creativity, farmers can expand their Agro-tourism Business.
Solution:
With creativity, farmers can expand their Agro tourism business through recreation, fun, entertaining activities. The valuable activities which farmers can do creatively are :
(1) Outdoor recreation:
The farmer can add value and can expand their agro-tourism business by outdoor recreation like trekking, fishing, hunting, wildlife study, horseback riding, etc. All such activities are the point of attraction for a tourist and this can be enjoyed with family and friends too.
(2) Educational experiences :
Farmers can also be more creative in farming tours, rice plantation, cooking classes on chulha. All such activities help customers to get the hands-on experience which they enjoy adding educational values.
(3) Entertainment:
Entertainment through harvest festivals like 'Hurda Party in Maharashtra, local dances, folk songs is recreation also the main attraction for a customer for agro-tourism. Entertaining activities such as a contest, adult and children classes, games, etc. can be arranged. This innovative touch helps the farmer to expand their business.
(4) Hospitality services:
Hospitality services like farm stays, guided forms make a customer happier. The farmer can add value to guest experience by offering them refreshments, fresh fruits, juice, fresh food, etc.
A happy customer will definitely return and also spread good word of mouth to their family and friends. Thus, with creativity, farmers can expand their agro-tourism business.
