Max Armstrong continues his look at agritourism where USDA researchers identified hot spots and cold spots. Max digs into the data including the value of "dude" ranches and hunting. He offers a look at the patterns of agritourism around the country, but he adds the future looks good. Small and mid-sized farms and ranches may turn to this revenue source to stay in business.

Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.

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