: the practice of touring agricultural areas to see farms and often to participate in farm activities

Examples of agritourism in a Sentence

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Iran war driving up costs In York, about a 30-minute drive from the Stamy farm, Brian Smyser runs a diversified operation that includes agritourism activities and a roadside stand featuring sweet corn, tomatoes, zucchini and watermelon. Scott Neuman, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026 Once seen as a budget-travel alternative, agritourism has blossomed across Europe into something quite luxurious. Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 Owner Sarah Henning, a fourth-generation farmer, turned to agritourism after a devastating season that resulted in almost total crop loss. Taryn White, USA Today, 29 June 2026 The agritourism ordinance was another boon to By Brothers. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for agritourism

Word History

Etymology

agri- + tourism

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of agritourism was in 1978

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“Agritourism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agritourism. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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