Agritourism

Agricultural tourism is a commercial enterprise at a working farm or ranch conducted for the enjoyment and education of visitors, and that generates supplemental income for the owner or operator.

Agritourism activities include…

• On-farm Direct Sales (U-pick, farm stands, dairy, wine, beer, farm products, etc.).
• Accommodations/Lodging (farm stays, guest ranch, B&Bs, camping, cabins, etc.).
• Entertainment/Special Events (harvest festivals, corn mazes, farm dinners, weddings, parties, etc.).
• Outdoor Recreation (picnicking, swimming, hunting, fishing, photography, horseback riding, snowmobiling, biking, etc.)
• Educational Activities (farm or ranch work experience, camps, classes, tours, tastings, demonstrations, petting zoos, etc).

The UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (UC SAREP), working with county-based UC Cooperative Extension farm advisors, provides resources for agritourism operators and hosts California's statewide directory and calendar of agritourism operations.

Learn more on the UC SAREP California Agritourism website.