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AgriTourism
Many farmers have discovered opportunities for generating additional
income and ways to provide educational and recreational opportunities
through various Agri-Tourism ventures.
However, operating an Agri-Tourism enterprise presents new safety and
legal challenges for farmers that they may not have dealt with
before. These include:
- increased liability exposure resulting from inviting
the public on the farm
- improved employee training and machinery safety,
especially where the public is exposed to risks such as hayrides
- adherance to biosecurity protocols to prevent spread
of plant and animal disease
- need for a business license and sales tax collection
- compliance with OSHA standards for general industry
for the retail and recreation/tourism portions of the business
- inspections and compliance with local building codes
for buildings that will be occupied by the public
Please take time to browse through the materials available from UT
Extension and other Agr-Tourism partners, and contact us with your
questions. Check back often for new resource materials.
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