at Farmer Stays
At Farmer Stays, we understand the importance of sustainability. Our team is committed to reducing negative impacts and developing positive impacts for the environment and community.
By championing sustainable agritourism, Farmer Stays helps travelers make a positive impact while discovering the rich landscapes and stories of Australia’s regional and rural farming communities.
We are committed to
Leading by Example
We embody our values by aligning our business practices with sustainability and responsible operations. Through thoughtful decision-making, accountability and ongoing improvement, we aim to minimise our impact while setting a meaningful standard for our industry, tourism partners and the communities in which we operate.
Supporting Agritourism Operators
We actively partner with tourism operators who have achieved nationally or internationally recognised sustainable tourism accreditation, or those who are actively committed to ongoing improvement of sustainable practices across tourism and agriculture operations.
Honouring First Nations Knowledge
We are committed to collaborating with and learning from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. By integrating cultural respect and traditional knowledge into our sustainability practices, we honor, protect and embrace Australia’s rich Indigenous heritage.
Our Sustainability Initiatives
Supporting the Industry
We advocate for tourism operators to undertake sustainable tourism accreditation and adopt sustainable practices that promote positive business, environmental, social, and cultural impacts through providing resources and tips.
Conserving Local Ecosystems
We highlight and provide a promotional pathway for agritourism operators undertaking biodiversity conservation, protection of native flora and fauna, and projects that maintain healthy ecosystems.
Encouraging Sustainable or Regenerative Farming
By working with farms that prioritise sustainable or regenerative agriculture, we support efforts to improve soil health, conserve water, and reduce carbon emissions.
Empowering Regional and Rural Communities
Farmer Stays prioritises the partnership with farmers and agritourism operators who actively showcase local produce and collaborate with local businesses in their region, contributing to the economic sustainability of regional and rural areas in Australia and the reduction of transport emissions.
Advocacy and Education
Through our platform, we inspire sustainable agritourism by sharing stories and resources that promote eco-conscious travel.
Sustainable Partnerships and procurement
We prioritise working with local businesses and stakeholders who are actively involved in supporting sustainability initiatives.
We’re committed to carbon footprint reduction and established a carbon emissions tracking base year in 2024 and records new data quarterly.
ENERGY
The Farmer Stays office is filled with natural light and ventilation. Our energy source is 100% renewable energy from Snowy Hydro provided by Red Energy who is 100% Australian owned and operated.
WATER
The Farmer Stays office building collects rain water to maintain gardens and uses water restrictors in tapware. Gardens are mulched regularly to conserve water and include a vegetable garden and native plants.
WASTE
The Farmer Stays office creates minimal landfill through the use of recycling, compositing green waste, bread tags are donated to the local kindergarten to be reused to make wheelchairs and food scraps are provided to the on-site chickens.
Supporting Reforestation and Conservation Projects
Our website highlights the tree-planting and habitat restoration efforts of our host farmers, showcasing measurable contributions to biodiversity and climate change mitigation.
Support First Nations Businesses
We’re actively seeking partnership with First Nations owned tourism and agricultural ventures to showcase indigenous knowledge and native ingredients.
Respecting Indigenous Cultural Heritage
We are dedicated to not selling merchandise derived from Indigenous heritage artefacts or culturally significant items. We also advocate for our customers to avoid purchasing such items from other sources, ensuring respect and preservation of these invaluable cultural treasures.
OUR ACCREDITATIONS
Farmer Stays is accredited as a Quality Tourism Accredited (Sustainable) Business by the Australian Industry Tourism Council and the Queensland Tourism Industry Council. We also achieved 87% on our Ecotourism Australia Sustainability Strive 4 Scorecard.
At Farmer Stays, we are committed to making agritourism accessible for everyone, ensuring every guest can plan their travels with confidence and ease.
Upon booking an accommodation or tour with Farmer Stays you will receive a detailed itinerary including the best contact details. Each of our tourism partners have a different check-in process, some farmer hosts will meet you on arrival or provide clear instructions on key access or have a reception. All of our tourism partners strive to make the check-in process as seamless as possible.
Farm stay accommodations most often offer a quiet environment without bright lights and loud noise, where guests are surrounded by the peacefulness of being in nature. Farm stay camping can be noisy if the farm is offering larger quantities of campsites within a close proximity to other guests. The Farmer Stays Leave No Trace policy asks guests to follow property quiet hours and to be mindful of other guests, ensuring their actions foster a welcoming and respectful environment.
Each of our tourism partners have different road conditions, walkways, and parking. If you would like specific details prior to booking please contact the Farmer Stays team or alternatively once you have made your booking you will receive a detailed itinerary including the best contact details of the tourism operator. You can give them a call to ensure you’re well informed before your visit.
Each of our tourism partners have different access methods and if you would like specific details prior to booking please contact the Farmer Stays team or alternatively once you have made your booking you will receive a detailed itinerary including the best contact details of the tourism operator. You can give them a call to ensure you’re well informed before your visit.
Explore wheelchair accessible accommodation and tours via the use of the wheelchair accessible filter on our search page. If you would like further details prior to booking please contact the Farmer Stays team or alternatively once you have made your booking you will receive a detailed itinerary including the best contact details of the tourism operator. You can give them a call to ensure you’re well informed before your visit.
Where meals or local produce hampers are offered, our tourism partners strive to accommodate dietary intolerances whenever possible. If you would like further details prior to booking please contact the Farmer Stays team or alternatively once you have made your booking you will receive a detailed itinerary including the best contact details of the tourism operator. You can give them a call to ensure you’re well informed before your visit.
Explore pet friendly accommodation and tours via the use of the pet friendly filter on our search page. If there is an option you like that isn’t listed as pet friendly please send Farmer Stays an email and we will see if we can seek special approval from the tourism partner.
Our goal is to assist you in finding the perfect agritourism experience for your needs. If you have any questions or special requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always here to help!
Please email us at contact@farmerstays.com