Posted on Oct 29, 2022
Pumpkins, apples and corn mazes: Agritourism is big business for farmers
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It's fall, and for many regions, that means it's time for apple picking, hay rides, and corn mazes. Agritourism has grown to a billion-dollar industry and gives farmers an extra source of income.
Pumpkins, apples and corn mazes: Agritourism is big business for farmers
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."After his wife experienced health issues last year, Liebscher decided it was time to put the farm up for sale and simply enjoy life together.
“You learn through that experience what’s important,” he said, “and it’s not run a corn maze until you’re exhausted.”
After more than two decades, he said what he'll miss the most is meeting with visitors and seeing families enjoy their time at his farm. He hopes the next owner of his corn maze will put as much passion into the business as he did.
“It'll be hard for me, because it's been such a huge part of my life, and I've spent a lot of time and effort in agritourism,” Liebscher said. “But it's time to move on to something different."
..."After his wife experienced health issues last year, Liebscher decided it was time to put the farm up for sale and simply enjoy life together.
“You learn through that experience what’s important,” he said, “and it’s not run a corn maze until you’re exhausted.”
After more than two decades, he said what he'll miss the most is meeting with visitors and seeing families enjoy their time at his farm. He hopes the next owner of his corn maze will put as much passion into the business as he did.
“It'll be hard for me, because it's been such a huge part of my life, and I've spent a lot of time and effort in agritourism,” Liebscher said. “But it's time to move on to something different."
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