Farm Tourism Boom Fuels Traverse City Agritourism Summit
By Todd VanSickle | April 27, 2026
The Michigan State University Extension’s Agritourism Summit will be held in Traverse City next month, bringing together growers, entrepreneurs, elected officials, and stakeholders to share ideas and best practices for a fast-growing industry.
And Michigan growers need more than just crops popping up on their farms these days. More visitors to the region are seeking unique farm experiences and locally grown food and products while on vacation.
All told, 836 Michigan farms reported agritourism activities in 2022 — an 11-percent jump from 2017, according to the Agriculture Census released in 2024. Michigan ranks fourth in the nation for agritourism, with experiences like farm tours, u-pick fruit, corn mazes, and overnight …
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