Tools & Resources
There’s a lot that goes into starting or expanding a business, and it can get overwhelming. Not sure where to begin? You’re in the right place.
For more information on the state of the industry, scroll to the bottom for supplemental material.
Plant the Seed
Just getting started or looking for a little guidance? Start your agritourism operator adventure here.
The Roadmap: Guide to Starting and Growing a Business in Nevada: Created by the State of Nevada, this is where we’d recommend prospective operators start.
Nevada Small Business Development Center: A great resource if you’re just getting starting. The SBA offers tools, classes, and advisement for navigating the business-creation process as well as resources for management and administration.
Small Business Administration: Contact the SBA for information on funding and business loans as well as tools for starting and growing your business.
Nevada Nonprofit Center: If you’re looking to start or expand a nonprofit, the nonprofit center offers a support network as well as tools and resources.
Nevada GrantLab: Also for nonprofits, this organization helps Nevada organizations find, apply for, and manage federal grants.
Help it Grow
Once you’re off the ground, check out these resources for funding and education opportunities.
University of Nevada—Reno | Extension: The university offers a wide range of agricultural training programs including organic-crop training, beekeeping, high-desert gardening, home horticulture certification, and much more.
USDA Rural Business Development Grants: RBDG program provides grant money to assist with economic development planning and/or the financing or expansion of rural businesses.
Travel Nevada Rural Pitch Contest: At this annual contest, Nevada small businesses pitch their business idea. Winners receive a $20,000 grant.
Rural Marketing Grants: Check out Travel Nevada’s rural marketing grants to see if they’re right for your operation.
Expand your Roots
It takes a village to grow something new, and we highly recommend any tourist-facing Nevada business gets connecting with their local marketing and industry community.
List your Business or Event on TravelNevada.com: If you’ve got a Nevada-based agritourism business or event, let us know so we can add your experience to our consumer-facing website.
Join Grown in Nevada: Consider joining this network consisting of member farms, farm-specific products, restaurants serving locally grown food, and farmers’ markets statewide.
Craft Beverage Passport: Relevant operators should contact the Nevada Department of Agriculture to be featured in this flagship agritourism product.
Get Involved with your Nevada Territory: Territories are official regional marketing regions designed to promote local travel, outdoor recreation, and economic development. Creating a relationship between your business and your territory means more support and direct access to your region’s DMOs.
Join Travel Nevada’s Rural Industry Partner Network: This is a monthly opportunity for DMOs, Territories, and tourism partners across the state to share ideas and best practices, hear the latest news and updates from Travel Nevada, and learn from leading industry experts
Attend Rural Roundup: This three-day annual event brings together community leaders, business owners, and tourism experts for networking, workshops, ad the latest industry trends.
Attend Governors Conference on Tourism: GovCon is an annual gathering for travel, tourism, and hospitality professionals in the state to connect, share resources, and discuss strategies for boosting visitation.
Supplemental Material
“Agritourism in Nevada: A Study of Opportunities and Barriers”: Travel Nevada presented a summary of the study at the 2026 Rural Roundup.
Nevada Department of Agriculture | Agritourism Events
Cottage Industry tools for northern Nevada, central Nevada, and southern Nevada
What are Other States Doing?
Utah: Check out their state website dedicated to agritourism or their 2026 study “The Economic Impacts and Benefits of the Agritourism Industry in Utah”.
Oregon: Oregon State University hosts a database for small farms that includes courses, events,and business planning. Travel Oregon offers a Culinary & Agritourism Consultation program.
Colorado: The Colorado Agritourism Association provides a business directory, educational toolkit, and catalog of consumer experiences.