Donuts!

Angie Day • January 28, 2026

Donuts! (Or Doughnuts?)

Regardless of how you spell the name, some farms find that donuts are one of their highest sellers and one of the reasons their customers keep coming back, year after year.


Got problems?

Despite the proliferation of donuts in the agritourism industry and the large number of farms who produce them, donuts always seem to be a source of frustration and difficulty.  Machines break down, dough gets stuck, they fry too light or too dark, or some other issue that just doesn't help when you have a cadre of customers begging for their next sugar fix!


Want help?

Luckily, our NAFDMA members have been sources of fantastic help to each other to manage all these issues and more.  We have compiled some of the best advice and idea inspirations on our Members Only Education Center in a space devoted just to donuts.  In addition, our Members Only Facebook Group has tons of threads on the topic of donuts.  Ideas such as adding old donuts as a topping on caramel apple nachos or how to keep your oil levels just right make these resources incredibly valuable. Don't just get caught up in the "circle" of donuts, find the answers you need. 

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