Beyond the Farm Gate Program

Are you a commercial farmer, rural landholder, or artisan producer in Moreton Bay? Beyond the Farm Gate is your chance to grow your business, add value to your produce, and build stronger connections with consumers. 

Delivered in partnership with agritourism and agrifood experts Regionality Pty Ltd, this business program helps you tap into the booming agritourism market.

Through tailored workshops, seminars, and online courses, you’ll gain practical tools, proven strategies, and expert knowledge to build and grow a successful agritourism venture.

Running throughout 2025, Beyond the Farm Gate includes two powerful capacity-building streams. While participation fees apply, the program is heavily subsidised by the Moreton Bay Business Boost initiative. It is an incredible value opportunity for local producers ready to take the next step.

Information sessions 

The program begins with an information session on 21 May 2025. There are two sessions tailored to different industries. During each session, Regionality will explain the two levels of the program and outline the opportunities and challenges involved. They’ll also cover how you will be supported to explore and plan what’s viable for your business. 

These sessions will help you decide if the program is the right fit for you. Tickets are $25.00 each.  

Agritourism Incubator Program  

Got an idea for agritourism but not sure where to start? The incubator program helps you explore, shape, and test your concept with expert support. It includes: 

• online self-paced activities supported by mentors 
• two days of intensive planning workshops in July with mentors 
• individual mentoring and online group activities. 

By the end, you’ll have completed a concept agritourism business plan to guide your next steps.

The program is limited to 25 participants.

Agritourism Accelerator Program  

Ready to take your idea further? This program builds on your concept plan developed through the Agritourism Incubator Program.  You’ll test your idea’s feasibility, viability, and desirability from both your perspective and your customers.

This program includes: 

• individual farm visits and one-on-one mentoring 
• online self-paced activities supported by mentors 
• 4 face-to-face workshops between September and October with mentors  
• individual mentoring and online group activities. 

By the end, you'll have a comprehensive agritourism business plan. The plan will guide your business start-up and growth. Your plan will cover key elements, such as:

• consumer segments 
• brand framework 
• marketing strategies 
• risk management 
• biosecurity 
• how to operate an agritourism venture alongside commercial farming and family life. 

The program is limited to 10 participants from the Agritourism Incubator Program.

More information 

To find out more about Beyond the Farm Gate, contact Blair Brown, City of Moreton Bay's Principal Industry Lead (Food and Agribusiness):

• phone: 0427 887 672
• email: economic@moretonbay.qld.gov.au.