South Carolina Agritourism Association
The only association dedicated to promoting and marketing South Carolina Agritourism Farms!
We seek to:
- Educate agritourism operations in an effort to create sustainable activities and attractions.
- Encourage the highest standards in hospitality and tourism initiatives.
- Facilitate economic growth by promoting and fostering increased agriculture-based tourism throughout South Carolina.
- Advocate proactively on behalf of Agritourism operations within state-level organizations.
SCAA Benefits: M. O. V. N. S.
M = MARKETING
Being a member of the agritourism association is an excellent marketing tool. Your farm is listed in the directory with farm description, location, hours, offerings and contact information! A monthly newsletter listing agritourism events for that month is sent out to over 4000 individuals interested in agritourism events around SC. AS a SCAA member, you will receive a monthly e-newsletter with helpful marketing tips for members only. Your farm is also eligible to participate in the SCAA passport program.
O = ONLINE
Your farm is listed FIRST in alphabetical listing along with a picture and/or logo on the agritourism page on the SCDA website with capability to search farms by county and/or activity. Add your own events on our agritourism calendar. Your farm events can be shared on the Agritourism Facebook page with over 5,000 followers.
V = VISITOR CENTERS
SCAA membership directories, rack cards, and other promotional materials are available at SC Visitor centers as well as at events around the state.
N = NETWORKING
You have access to other agritourism farmers to learn about new things that can be implemented on your farm to benefit you! We hold regional Summer Spotlight meetings and a yearly conference with farm tours. Members can network, ask questions, and get advice in our private Facebook group.
S= Scholarships
10% of memberships dues goes into a scholarship fund. The scholarships are awarded to deserving college students of SCAA member farms majoring in Agriculture.