Connecting with Others & How Harvest Hosts Creates New Revenue Streams
Last month, I attended the National Bison Association’s 2024 Western Region Bison Conference in Limon, Colorado, hosted by Prairie Ridge Buffalo Ranch. What I enjoy most about attending these types of events are being surrounded by people who are passionately interested in learning more about ways to steward land, care for animals, and run a successful ag business.
These events also provide insights into what tools and resources are out there that Connecting Ag can share with other ag producers and partners. This is what we mean by building a mycorrhizal fungi network above ground.
During the conference, I learned about unique ways that ag businesses are using agritourism to help boost their revenues (particularly those with higher profit margins).
One creative company, Harvest Hosts, is partnering with ag businesses to help them develop agritourism activities and market channels. Harvest Hosts connects RV camping enthusiasts with local farmers and ranchers (and other small businesses) who can host them on their property. In return, the farmer/rancher family benefits from having their guests purchase items that they have for sale (such as meat products, fresh produce, farm store items, souvenirs, etc).
The Prairie Ridge Buffalo Ranch family, who are active hosts themselves, have used the Harvest Hosts service as an innovative way to generate a profitable income stream and connect people to where their food comes from.
Earning a living in the ag space is challenging, and connecting with unique services like Harvest Hosts can help create new revenue streams, introduce more people to your business, and offer a window into ag life for campers and travelers.
You can learn more about Harvest Hosts here, and reach out to us so we can connect you all!
(Note: We are not personally affiliated with Harvest Hosts nor receive any incentive/commission for highlighting them).
Conference host ranch
Some of the herd
Gorgeous sunset on the ride home
Bison brisket
