Agritourism

Videos

Photo: Oregon Sea Grant (Cropped from original)

Shop at the Dock Garibaldi: Seafood in season - April 2020

Learn more about what seafood is fresh and available right now in Garibaldi in early April, 2020 during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Amanda Gladics | Apr 2020 | Video

Agritourism in the Mid-Willamette Valley

Agritourism connects consumers and tourists with agricultural products and places. It’s a way for producers on farms and ranches to diversify their business.

Mary Stewart, Michael Calcagno | Jul 2019 | Video

Growing Your Business with Agritourism: Land Use and Policy Considerations

This video created by Travel Oregon and Erika Polmar discusses Oregon's land use and policy considerations needed to take into account for starting agritourism businesses on farmland.

Erika Polmar | May 2019 | Video Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Latest News

Credit Audrey Comerford (Cropped from original)

Extension support of farm loops helps connect people to local food systems

The OSu Extension Agritourism program supports farms that allow the public onto their land and has delivered successful initiatives in recent years that help farmers find another financial stream to keep them on the right side of the profit margin.

Audrey Comerford | Mar 2023 | Impact story

Courtesy Andrea Davis, Kings Valley Gardens (Cropped from original)

With accommodations, Oregon U-pick farms are opening for business

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.

May 22, 2020 | News story

Originally considered a one-off, Shop at the Dock videos become ‘a thing’

Series of Shop at the Dock videos hosted by Sea Grant Extension's Amanda Gladics strike a chord with the public.

Kym Pokorny | May 20, 2020 | News story

More Agritourism Resources

• Online Course: Developing a successful agritourism business in Oregon: If you've considered agricultural tourism as an option for your farm business, then this is the class for you. Over the course of this program, you will build an understanding of the multiple elements involved in setting up and managing a successful agritourism enterprise. These topics include types of agricultural tourism enterprises and how agritourism can become a part of your whole farm business. You will learn about managing risk, understanding legal requirements, marketing your agricultural tourism business, and customer service and hospitality.
• 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)
• Oregon Agritourism Handbook: If you’re just getting started exploring agritourism or have an existing business, the Oregon Agritourism Handbook is an on-line guide that has many useful topics that will be helpful in your business planning.