Author: Robert Kirby
Planning Unit: Knox County CES
Major Program: Small Farm Diversification
Plan of Work: Introduction of specialty markets
Outcome: Initial Outcome
Four years ago Hillview Stables approached the Knox County Extension agent for Agriculture asking for ideas to increase farm income and ease their dependency on tobacco. With Ag Tourism in mind the ANR Agent suggested a pumpkin patch and corn maize. Four years later Hillview Stables, with the educational help from the University Specialist and ANR Agent, has expanded to not only a pumpkin patch and corn maize but have gem mining, pony and camel rides, train ride, exotic and farm animal petting zoo, hay ride to pumpkin patch, large slides and a play ground for attendees to enjoy. Each year the crowds have expanded which has led Hillview Stables to rely on the University and Extension Service for help and advice on growing pumpkins, corn and nutritional need for a host of exotic and farm animals. Owners report that this endeavor has grown into over a $12,500 net profit to the farm.
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