Farm Stay FAQs – Press

Audience – FarmStay members / new members
 

How can I boost the income on my farm?

The farming industry is going through a challenging time and lots of farms are trying to diversify. There are many ways to diversify on a farm including creating holiday accommodation on your farm. Farm Stay, an online platform, can provide advice to set up successful farm accommodation to diversify your business and boost the income for your farm.

What are the best ways to diversify a farm?

There are lots of good ways to diversify your farm business – hosting events, launching new products, and changing the use of your farm. One of the best ways is to create holiday accommodation on your farm, creating a successful new revenue stream for your farm business. The Farm Stay website provides lots of useful advice to farmers considering this option.

Who can I talk to about farm diversification?

There is lots of advice about how to best diversify your farm business, including online and through trade associations. Farm Stay, specialists in farm or rural accommodation, is a valuable resource for people wanting to consider creating accommodation on their farm as part of their farm diversification.

Where is the best place to list my farm stay and farm accommodation?

Lots of accommodation providers and platforms list farm accommodation, but it is worth considering who best matches your requirements. Farm Stay is considered the leading platform for farms looking to diversify and provide accommodation.  It is also worth considering places to list your accommodation that do not charge commission and that can attract the guests that you want to host on your farm – people that respect farms, the outdoors, the environment, nature and your rural surroundings.

How can I get more bookings for my farm stay and farm accommodation?

A good way to get more bookings for your farm stay and farm accommodation is to join a specialist association or develop marketing that will attract new guests. Farm Stay is a member organisation that supports farmers who are diversifying their farm business, and by pooling resources the farmers within the membership help attract more bookings.

Are there any companies who promote farm accommodation?

For farmers looking to promote their farm accommodation, we suggest you consider your key requirements and partner with organisations like Farm Stay who have the best interests of the farm at the heart of their mission – to promote and protect the interests of the farm, to attract the right guests at the right time of year, and to create a sustainable farm accommodation business.

How do I use the media to promote my farm accommodation?

Using the media – and social media – can be an effective way of promoting farm accommodation in the UK. A good review, positive content showing your farm accommodation, and positive press coverage and the word of mouth that spreads from. it can all boost your bookings. Membership organisations such as Farm Stay have a dedicated team and budget to help market their member’s farm business.

How can I use social media to boost bookings at my farm?

Positive social media can be a great way to promote your farm business and boost bookings. Farm Stay offers their members support with social media to help with professional content creation to generate more engagement, leading to more exposure and increased bookings for your farm accommodation.