Agritourism engages the agriculture and tourism communities to foster connections through researched-based knowledge and education and seeks to strengthen the understanding of agritourism and farm-direct sales in order to help build financially viable farms, encourage sustainable practices and industry resilience through networks and educational resources.
Hosting tours on your farm or ranch not only provides additional income, but helps tell an important story about Oregon agriculture, rural communities and local food production. Learn more about how to incorporate agritourism on your small farm or property in this series of articles.
Hosting tours on your farm or ranch not only provides additional income, but helps tell an important story about Oregon agriculture, rural communities and local food production. Learn more about how to incorporate agritourism on your small farm or property in this series of articles.
Navigating legal processes and allowable use regulations can be daunting. This list of resources will help you find what you need to know about current Oregon laws relating to farm use, agritourism, liability, and more.
ORS 30.671-30.677: The Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) are the codified laws of the State of Oregon. The document is published every two years. Use this link to find specific laws pertaining to "activities arising out of agritourism activities". This section of Chapter 30 includes: A definition of agritourism - Limitations on liability of agri-tourism professional; exceptions - and wording of an official "notice" that must be posted at each agritourism site.
ORS 215.213 & ORS 215.283: The Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) are the codified laws of the State of Oregon. The document is published every two years. Use this link to find specific laws pertaining to approved uses that "may be established in any area zoned for exclusive farm use". These sections of Chapter 215 includes: Allowable use on farmland, including agritourism activities. Be sure to consult related statute ORS 215.283 (from ORS site, use left column then scroll down)
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Coastal Agritourism
Are you interested in agritourism opportunities on the Oregon Coast? Find resources here to develop your concept, buy direct from local fishermen, and more.
Farmers that feature on-farm picking are gearing up to welcome visitors, starting at the end of May for strawberries and mid- to late June for blueberries.
Farm loops are an excellent means to draw customers to a farm and educate an urban audience that is often three and four generations removed from agriculture.
The OSU Extension Agricultural Tourism program supports farms that allow the public onto their land. We strive to engage and foster connections through research-based knowledge and education in order to support farm viability. We use our Facebook page for current updates, program announcements, event details, and more.
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