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. March 2008 . . . Agritourism