BARN Grant Now Open!

The Barn Adaptation and Restoration Needs (BARN) Grant application is now open through July 31st! The grant has been created to support and expand agritourism businesses across Kansas through converting underutilized or vacant historic barns into new venues! Guidelines and application are available below!

BIG CHECKS, BIGGER ROAD TRIP!
Celebrating Grant Winners Across Kansas

Last week, Kansas Tourism hit the road to deliver giant checks to the most recent recipients of the Attraction Development Grant, we traveled over 1,200 miles to deliver 14 checks throughout Kansas. I am thrilled to announce that 7 out of the 14 awards were granted to Registered Agritourism businesses!

Congratulations to:
A & H Farm
Atlas Ad Astra
Bartlett Arboretum
Bronwick Farms
Grace Hill Winery
Purple Meadows Lavender Farm
Tanganyika Wildlife Park

These projects are vital to promoting Kansas as a vibrant destination, enhancing the visitor experience, and fostering economic growth within our communities. We look forward to seeing the exciting developments and attractions these grants will help bring to life! The next round of Attraction Development Grants will open in August!

GRANTS CALENDAR!

Looking for more grant funding opportunities? Don’t forget about our Grants Calendar, which lists funding opportunities Commerce offers on an annual basis!
Take advantage of our grant programs and help us make Kansas the best place to work, live and play!

SUMMER DEALS!

School is out, which means the Sunflower Summer Program is in full swing! This fantastic initiative offers Kansas families with school-aged children the chance to explore the Sunflower State for FREE. It's a wonderful opportunity for Kansas residents to rediscover their state by visiting museums, zoos, historical attractions, and nature centers. With over 255,000 users, the Sunflower Summer app is an excellent platform for businesses to reach numerous Kansas families seeking activities and adventures. Even if you're not among the 220 participating attractions, you can still benefit by uploading coupons and offers through your extranet account. The Sunflower Summer app includes a direct link to the Coupons & Deals page on our website, making it easy for families to find your promotions!

 If you need any assistance in adding coupons to your account, contact Kelsey Wendling

2024 NATIONAL AGRITOURSIM SURVEY

The 2024 National Agritourism Survey is now collecting responses. All agricultural operations that welcome visitors—whether for on-farm direct sales, educational programs, entertainment, farm stays, recreation, special events, and more—are invited to complete the survey. By participating in this survey, you'll help us pinpoint the types of support farmers like you require—whether it's getting business assistance, developing networks, applying for grants, or navigating zoning and liability issues.  If you have questions about this survey, please contact Claudia Schmidt, Penn State Extension specialist (cschmidt@psu.edu): National Agritourism Support System Survey | Qualtrics Survey |Thank you for your time spent taking this survey. 

 NEW MEMBERS!

• Old Cowtown Museum
• Acorns Resort
• The Inquisitive Farmwife
• Freedom Farms