Agri-tourism
In Chester County, agri-tourism is a "growing" industry and business. Cotton Hills Farms is a leader in the agri-tourism business, where school children and other visitors can experience a "Day at the Farm." Agri-tourism is the practice of attracting travelers or visitors to an area or areas used primarily for agricultural purposes. Agri-tourism can be viewed much like eco-tourism in that it is small-scale, low-impact, and, in most cases, education-focused. It can also be a style of vacation that normally takes place on a farm or ranch. This may include the chance to help with farming and ranching tasks during the visit. In America, agri-tourism is wide-spread and includes any farm open to the public at least part of the year. Tourists can pick fruits and vegetables, ride horses, taste honey, learn about wine, shop in farm gift shops and farm stands for local and regional produce or hand-crafted gifts.
Today, people are more interested in how their food is produced and want to meet the producers and talk with them about what goes into food production. Children who visit farms involved in agri-tourism often have not seen a live chicken, cow, or pig, and have not picked an apple right off the tree. This form of agri-tourism has given birth to what are often called "entertainment" farms. These farms cater to the pick-your-own crowd, offering not only regular farm products, but also food, mazes, open-pen animals, train rides, picnic facilities and pick-your-own produce. Chester County is proud to be part of this growing business in agriculture.
B&S Farms and Saddle Shope
Location: 3350 Armenia Road, Chester, SC 29706
Phone: (803) 377-4892
Product: horse riding equipment
Billy Gaston's Farm
Location: 3713 Fishing Creek Church Road, Chester, SC 29706
Phone: (803) 789-5474
Product: local honey
wngaston@truvista.net
Cotton Hills Farm
Location: 2633 Lowry's Highway, Chester, SC 29706
Phone: (803) 581-2221
Product: fresh produce, farm tours, canned goods
www.cottonhillsfarm.com
Jordan Farm
Location: 1017 Seegars Road, Chester, SC 29706
Phone: (803) 789-3452
Product: peaches, strawberries
Gaston Farm Road Equestrian Center
Location: 2717 Gaston Farm Road, Chester, SC 29706
Phone: (803) 789-3990
Product: boarding of horses, riding lessons
Joey Gaston's Farm
Location: 3445 J.S. Gaston Road, Richburg, SC 29729
Phone: (803) 789-6339
Product: corn, hay, general produce
Stephenson's Dairy Farm
Location: 1924 Stephenson Road, Chester, SC 29706
Phone: (803) 519-8786
Product: operating dairy and turkey farm tours by appointment
Thrailkill Farms
Location: 655 Thrailkill Road, Fort Lawn, SC 29714
Phone: (803) 872-4617
Product: turkeys, variety vegetables, hay
www.thrailkillfarms.com
Watson Farms
Location: 713 Colony Road, Chester, SC 29706
Phone: (866) 518-4848
Product: grass-fed beef sold directly to the public
www.watsonfarmsbeef.com
Westbrook Farm
Location: 2017 Landsford, Catawba, SC 29704
Phone: (803) 789-7095
Product: oats
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