Agritourism combines agricultural production with farm entertainment and/or education to attract visitors to the farm. Usually pursued to diversify farm income, it also stimulates rural tourism. A growing industry, the Census of Agriculture definition includes recreational services like hayrides, farm or wine tours, U-pick operations, corn mazes, and harvest festivals. It also can allow the renting of farmland for hunting, fishing, and other rural activities.
Publications
Agritourism in Virginia
Downloadable Documents
Author
Julia Freedgood
Publisher
Washington D.C.: American Farmland Trust
Page Numbers
2
Publication Date
October 01, 2025
Publication Type
Fact Sheets and Technical Memos
State
Virginia
Keywords
Planning for Agriculture and Food Systems


