At Delve, we believe farms deserve more visibility and stronger community connections. Our mission is to make it easier for people to learn where their food comes fromâand to help farms earn income along the way.
Why List an Experience With Delve?
- New Revenue Stream: Turn what you already doâgrowing food, raising animals, teaching skillsâinto paid experiences.
- No Upfront Cost: Listing is free. We only earn when you do.
- Your Farm, Your Rules: You choose what to offer, when to offer it, and how much to charge. We're happy to share our perspective on the market if you're interested.
At Delve, we focus on experiences that include some kind of learningâwhether itâs hands-on activities, storytelling, or simply showing how your farm works. You donât need to run a formal class, but weâre especially interested in experiences that help visitors connect more deeply with food, farming, animals, or nature.
Curious what kinds of farm experiences work best? See examples and ideas in our hosting guide.
Two Ways to Accept Bookings
1. Request Booking
- Guests send a request for a date and time from your available windows (you can block out market days or other busy times).
- You review and approve before committing.
- Perfect for school trips, clubs, and private tours.
2. Instant Booking
- You publish set dates/times that people can book right awayâno back-and-forth.
- You still control capacity and scheduling.
- Great for recurring tours or classes.
How We Earn (and Why Itâs Low Risk)
- Listing is freeâthere are no setup or monthly fees.
- Delve takes a 20% commission on bookings, and we cover payment processing fees, so you keep things simple.
- Any required sales tax is collected from the customer, not you.
What to Expect
Delve is growingâand thatâs an opportunity for you to grow with us.
- We donât promise thousands of visitors overnight, but every listing boosts your visibility through search engines, blogs, and local networks.
- Our most consistent audience right now? Homeschool groups, families, and nature lovers.
- We actively market experiences through email, social channels, and partnerships.
What Farmers Say
- âItâs easy to get started, and they bring in groups we wouldnât reach otherwise.â
- âThe commission is the same or lower than others, and thereâs no upfront cost, so itâs low risk.â
- âI like that I can keep control over when and how I host visitors.â
FAQ: Common Questions From Farms
Do I need insurance to list an experience?
Yes, farms should have general liability coverage. Some experiences may require adding Delve as an additional insured party. Weâll guide you through this if needed.
How do payouts work?
We process all payments through Stripe and you are paid via direct deposit.
What about cancellations?
Our standard policy: visitor cancellations are non-refundable, but rescheduling is allowed when possible.
What if I want to block out dates?
No problem. For request bookings, you set the dates guests can request. For instant booking, you decide what dates/times to publish.
Who collects and remits sales tax?
You confirm whether sales tax applies to what you offer. If applicable, Delve collects sales tax from the customer at checkout. You remain responsible for reporting and remitting it on your regular tax return.
Is there a minimum number of experiences I need to offer?
Noâstart with one and see how it goes. Many farms begin with a single tour or class.
What to Expect
Most of our visitors come from families, schools, and community groups looking for convenient, educational experiences near where they live. If your farm is in a more rural area, you may see slower bookingsâbut there are ways to help. Seasonal events, weekday field trips, and experiences tied to school calendars or local festivals often bring people out even when the farm is farther away. Weâll share tips to help you make the most of your listing, wherever youâre located.
Want to learn more before you list? Explore our guides for farmers and hosts on designing great experiences, pricing fairly, and preparing your farm for visitors.
Ready to Give It a Try?
You can start with one experience and see how it goes. Listing is free and takes just a few minutes.
Email us to start listing your experience. Tell us briefly what you offer, and we'll help you turn it into a listing on Delve.
