Projects & Products
Agritourism
Rural America is a popular recreation and vacation destination. Some producers see agricultural tourism,
or “agritourism,” as a way to supplement income, entertain the public and educate people to farming. Agritourism includes
farm tours for families and school children, interactive outdoors and/or educational activities, hands-on chores, u-pick produce,
hay or sleigh rides, petting zoos, festivals, hunting trips and overnight stays in a bed and breakfast.
Along with opportunities there are health and safety considerations.
These include protecting visitors from injury, and providing proper facilities and sanitation to prevent spread
of pathogens found on plants or animals (zoonotic diseases). The National Farm Medicine Center, working with a broad group of stakeholders,
has developed health and safety guidelines specific to children for farmers involved in agritourism.
Agritourism Health and Safety Guidelines for Children(.pdf)
