Extension Educator Freya Thurmer and Fresh Acres Farm owner Zeke Berg explain how agritourism connects people to agriculture
Ellen talks with Freya Thurmer, Extension Educator and Zeke Berg, owner of Fresh Acres Farm about agritourism. They discuss agritourism's role in building agricultural literacy and respect for healthy farmland, soil, and water, while also providing family farms with supplemental income. Zeke shares how Fresh Acres Farm's contributions to the local community and Freya shares about Extension's resources for current and future agritourism farms.
Episode Highlights:
Episode Highlights:
02:53 What Is Agritourism
04:38 Fresh Acres Origin Story
06:36 Agritourism Then and Now
14:35 Learning on the Farm
17:53 Extension Support Toolkit
24:57 Community Impact
30:59 Fresh Acres Fall Preview
Additional Information:
https://www.freshacresmn.com/
Fresh Acres Farm 2026 Fall Corn Maze
z.umn.edu/agtourismexchange
Additional Information:
https://www.freshacresmn.com/
Fresh Acres Farm 2026 Fall Corn Maze
z.umn.edu/agtourismexchange
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