Corn Mazes big business

What is the main purpose of agritainment?

• a) To entertain non-farming masses

• b) To sell pumpkins

• c) To promote traditional farming practices

• d) To provide employment opportunities for farmers

How has the corn maze industry evolved over the years?

• a) It has become less popular

• b) It has become more competitive

• c) It has become more expensive to create mazes

• d) It has become less profitable for farmers

What is the significance of using long-maturing field corn for corn mazes?

• a) It ensures the stalks stay green for a longer period of time

• b) It makes the maze more challenging to navigate

• c) It attracts more customers to the pumpkin patch

• d) It provides a food source for cattle after Halloween

How do maze builders design their mazes?

• a) They hand-draw the design on the cornfield

• b) They use GPS technology to map out the trails

• c) They hire professional designers to create the layout

• d) They rely on local basketball and soccer teams to cut the maze

What is the purpose of adding additional attractions to pumpkin patches?

• a) To increase the price of admission

• b) To attract more customers

• c) To make the maze more challenging

• d) To provide entertainment for the farmers

Why do maze builders avoid including too many dead-ends in the maze?

• a) It frustrates visitors

• b) It makes the maze easier to navigate

• c) It increases the cost of building the maze

• d) It decreases the number of visitors to the pumpkin patch

How do corn maze businesses like The MAiZE Inc. charge farmers for their services?

• a) A flat fee for services

• b) A percentage of potential profits

• c) Both a flat fee and a percentage of profits

• d) They do not charge farmers for their services

What is the purpose of including corporate logos in the maze design?

• a) To attract more corporate sponsors

• b) To provide advertising for the farm's partners

• c) To make the maze more visually appealing

• d) To generate additional revenue for the pumpkin patch

How does Dave Vierra keep his pumpkin patch and corn maze business fresh and exciting?

• a) By adding new attractions and experiences each year

• b) By reducing the size of the corn maze

• c) By lowering ticket prices

• d) By focusing solely on pumpkin sales

5. What is the approximate number of mazes that will be created this year?

• a) 500

• b) 800

• c) 1,000

• d) 2,000