Agritourism

Agritourism in Mississippi

Agritourism in Mississippi is a budding sector of the Magnolia State’s travel and tourism industry, attracting countless visitors each year. Visiting an active farm, ranch, or another commercial agricultural establishment can provide you and your party with an unforgettable, educational experience, no matter where you are in Mississippi. Learn more from Visit Mississippi about how you can participate in enjoyable activities in the state’s exciting agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural, and forestry sectors.

Agritourism Opportunities in Mississippi

With roughly 42,000 farms scattered across 11 million acres of land, agritourism is increasingly becoming a must for visitors to Mississippi. No matter where you’re staying, you’ll find endless opportunities to explore our state’s agriculture.

Find a Farm

Mississippi Agritourism Association has designed an online tool to show you the nearest farms and orchards. This is one of the fastest and easiest ways to locate the next stop on your agritourism adventure.

Registered Venues

Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce has an alphabetized list of every farm and orchard in the Magnolia State. It also provides you with all the contact information you’ll need to plan a beautiful day.

Farmers Markets

Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce also has compiled a list of farmer’s markets around the state, complete with available payment options and hours of operation.

Popular Mississippi Agritourism Locations

With tens of thousands of farms and millions of acres of land, it can be difficult to know where to begin when planning your itinerary. Here are some suggestions to help you get started:

Biloxi Shrimping Trip

Embark on an actual shrimping excursion around a chartered path on the Gulf Coast. Here are a few things you can expect to catch on this trip:

  • Blue crab
  • Flounder
  • Oyster
  • Pufferfish
  • Squid
  • Stingray
  • And more…

Cedar Hill Farm, Inc.

This 120-acre farm is lined with cedar trees, making it the perfect place to enjoy a picnic far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Enjoy seasonal activities like Easter egg hunts, corn mazes, and searching for the perfect Christmas tree. There’s always a family-friendly activity to be found year-round.

Ard’s Dairy Farm

This destination offers children and families the opportunity to feed baby cows and see first-hand how a cow is milked, from start to finish. It also has lodging options for those looking to stay overnight or even for an entire weekend.

Arella Farm, LLC

This is sure to be an opportunity you won’t want to miss, as Arella Farm, LLC raises alpaca. Here, you’ll get to interact with alpaca of all ages and learn about what it takes to raise and care for them.

For More Agritourism Suggestions in MS, Contact Visit Mississippi

Mississippi agritourism has become an integral part of the travel and tourism industry, and these attractions are not to be missed while you’re in the Magnolia State. To learn more about agritourism opportunities in Mississippi, contact Visit Mississippi today.

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Biloxi Shrimping Trip

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The pride & heritage of Biloxi comes alive aboard this unique & interesting cruise. The Biloxi Shrimping Trip exposes guests to the spectacular world of sea life caught on a real shrimping expedition. Upon leaving the harbor, the shrimping net is set […]

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Mitchell Farms

Collins, MS

The whole family will enjoy an outing at the Mitchell Farms Pumpkin Patch, every weekend in the fall, plus weekday school tours! Join us annually for great fun and memories including: • Wagon Ride Tours• Exciting Mazes• Our Giant Jumping […]

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Cedar Hill Farm, Inc.

Hernando, MS

We are a family owned and operated farm with 120 acres of rolling hills, surrounded by cedar tree lined fences and woods. We offer a relaxing and fun-filled day on the farm for groups of all sizes. You can bring […]

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Hernando, MS

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Ard’s Dairy Farm

Ruth, MS

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Charlie’s Upik

Lucedale, MS

We grow your favorite summer vegetables on our farm, for you to pick yourself.  This is a family event you do not want to miss. Bring the children and grandchildren and let them enjoy picking buckets of  fruits & vegetables fresh […]

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