Suzanne Stokoe stood on the edge of her family’s 3,500-acre farm in Scottsville, New York, cradling a baby wallaby in her arms.

“This is our newest addition to the Roo Ranch,” she said. “This is little Arlo.”

The Roo Ranch is home to kangaroos, wallabies, emus and even a porcupine. It’s one of the more whimsical attractions at Stokoe Farms, where visitors can also take wagon rides, pick pumpkins, or try out ziplines and bounce pillows.

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That blend of agriculture and entertainment is part of a growing trend.

Across New York, farms are turning to agritourism, sometimes called “agritainment,” as one of the state’s fastest-growing sectors.

A farm's evolution

Stokoe Farms has been in the family since 1812. Suzanne represents the seventh generation and credits her

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