Marketing, Value-Added & Agritourism
Farm Open House Checklist
A farm open house checklist for farms welcoming the public for a day. It covers safety, parking, signs, activities, and staff so visitors have a safe and enjoyable visit.
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What is on this checklist
- Set the date and publicize it
- Walk grounds for hazards
- Mark parking and walking paths
- Put up signs and a farm map
- Arrange restrooms and handwashing
- Plan tours and activities
- Brief staff and volunteers
- Check insurance with your agent
- Prepare for bad weather
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with OSHA and eXtension.
For more in this area, see the Farm Money and Grants. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Fancy on the Farm Just Fails, and agribusiness farm stories.