Everything we've picked up helping farms sell more tickets and run smoother seasons, written plainly and meant to actually help. 19 articles and counting.
Pricing
Almost nobody asks what marketing help costs, so we'll just answer it. Honest market ranges for DIY tools, freelancers, and specialist agencies, plus what actually moves the price up or down.
Sales
Most farms wait until opening week to push tickets. The farms that sell out start five weeks early. A complete pre season playbook for filling peak weekends before they even arrive.
TicketSpice
We manage ticketing on both platforms. Here's how TicketSpice and Eventbrite actually compare on fees, timed entry, branding, scanning, and payouts for farms.
Planning
Stop scrambling to promote events last minute. Use this month by month framework to plan ahead and maximize every season's potential, from pumpkin patches to Christmas tree farms.
Generic farm newsletters don't work. How to build email campaigns that build excitement, drive repeat visits, and produce real ticket revenue. Our partner farms see 68% open rates.
Conversion
When a family starts a TicketSpice checkout and doesn't finish, the sale isn't lost. Most farms just don't have the right recovery system. The exact playbook we use to win back 5 to 10% of abandoned carts.
Ticketing
An honest comparison of TicketSpice, Eventbrite, ShowClix, FareHarbor, Square, and gate-only sales, judged by what a real farm season actually demands.
TicketSpice
Why a fully branded TicketSpice page converts 10 to 30% better than the default. The exact elements to change first, even if you only have an hour.
TicketSpice
Switching ticketing platforms feels risky when your whole season rides on it. Here is the migration playbook we use: when to switch, what to export, how to rebuild, and how to test before the gates open.
Retention
Your past guests are your most valuable marketing asset. How to turn last season's email list into this season's first sellout weekend.
Marketing
Local micro influencers drive more ticket sales than national accounts with ten times the audience. The exact playbook for finding, partnering with, and tracking the right creators for your farm.
SMS
The exact text sequences our partner farms use before, during, and after a visit. When to send, what to say, and what to absolutely avoid.
Pricing
It's not about the lowest price. It's about perceived value. How to price your farm experiences so families happily pay more, and feel great about it.
Off-Season
Most farm marketing goes silent the week after the season ends. The farms that grow fastest never stop. Exactly what to do month by month during the off season.
Christmas
Christmas tree farms have a six week season. Pre sales, weather contingencies, and capacity management are everything. The complete playbook for running a Christmas tree season at maximum revenue.
TicketSpice
How a color coded calendar turns the TicketSpice ticket page from a confusing grid into a marketing tool that drives families to your best weekends.
Reviews
A single negative review can cost you dozens of potential visitors. How to manage your online reputation and turn reviews into your biggest marketing asset.
Social
Stop posting random farm photos and start creating content that converts followers into paying customers. Here are 10 proven post types that drive ticket sales.
Web
A Facebook page can't sell tickets, capture leads, or build SEO. The five elements every farm website needs, even if you're a one weekend pop up festival.
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Seasonal planning ideas, farm marketing tips, and the occasional note from us. No spam, just things we think will actually help. Join 500+ farm owners who already get it.
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