Agritourism
Agritourism describes the act of visiting a working farm or any agricultural, horticultural or agribusiness operation to enjoy, be educated or be involved in activities.
Examples of agritourism are...
- farm tours for families and school children,
- day camps,
- hands-on chores,
- self-harvesting of produce,
- hay or sleigh rides and
- overnight stays in a bed and breakfast.
Some people become involved in agritourism as a way of supplementing their income. Others desire an opportunity to educate the public and introduce people to farming. January 2012 ... Agritourism
Checklists
- Agritourism Associations and Networks (PDF)
- Agritourism Best Management (PDF)
- Agritourism Marketing (PDF)
- Agritourism Marketing (HTML)
- Agritourism Online Resources (PDF)
- Online Agritourism Resources (HTML)
- Agritourism Risk Management and Liability (PDF)
- Agritourism Successes and Challenges (PDF)
- Agritourism Zoning and Health (PDF)
Topics
- Agritourism Businesses
- Insurance and Liability Issues for Agritourism Operators
- Organizations Supporting Agritourism
- Technical Reports on Agritourism
- Tool Kits and Agritourism/Nature Tourism Planning Guides
Examples
- Clay Target Shooting Facilities
- Equine Agritourism
- Fee and Lease Pond Fishing
- Game Birds
- Hunting Leases
- Nature-Based Tourism
- Rural Weddings
- Wine Tours
Related Links
Agritourism and Recreational Services, Income From Farm-Related Sources: 2007 and 2002, 2007 Census of Agriculture - State Data, National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA, 2009.
