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Culpeper County reports nearly 2,000 visitors and $355,000 estimated economic impact from farm tour
Summary
County economic development staff reported the Sept. farm tour included 10 farms, two new participants, nearly 2,000 visitors (62% Culpeper residents) and an estimated self-reported economic impact of about $355,000; staff plan continued outreach through the Choose Culpeper Farms program.
Culpeper County economic development staff on Oct. 1 reported on the September farm tour, saying the two-day event featured 10 participating farms and agricultural locations, two new farms and an estimated visitor count just under 2,000.
Winona, who handled the farm-tour update, said 62% of visitors were Culpeper County residents and that the event—s self-reported estimated economic impact is roughly $355,000. Staff noted the figures are self-reported by vendors and visitors and that the county follows up with farms after the event to identify improvements.
Two new farms — Cornerstone Horsemanship and Oak Shade Farm — joined this year. Staff also highlighted that one vendor, Windmill Heights Garden Center, reported about a 50% increase in sales compared with a typical weekend.
The county said it is integrating the farm tour into the Choose Culpeper Farms program to continue promotion year-round and that the Welcome Center and a farm-corner display helped promote participating farms and local beverage trail activities.
Supervisors thanked staff for the event and asked that 4-H participation continue to be showcased in future tours. Staff said they will continue to expand outreach and refine the event based on farm feedback.
