California Agritourism
Agritourism is a commercial enterprise at a working farm or ranch conducted for the enjoyment and education of visitors 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).
This website includes:
- Resources for everyone involved in California Agritourism, including:
- Information about the Agritourism Program, including:
UC SAREP works with UC Cooperative Extension and ANR staff to provide resources for those involved in California agritourism. This website includes resources created by UC ANR advisors and staff, presentations and other materials shared by agritourism stakeholders and educators at UC ANR agritourism workshops, and links to resources created by other universities and organizations.
Agritourism Connections Blog
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Taking Collaboration in Agritourism to the Next Level: Reflections on a Farmer-to-Farmer Volunteer Assignment in The Philippines
This June, I had the opportunity to participate in a two-week USAID (United States Agency for International Development) Farmer-to-Farmer...
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Exploring Camping-Based Agritourism: Q & A with Hipcamp
There has been an increased interest in farm-based camping, accelerated during the pandemic, from both farmers and campers. For farmers and...