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agritourism

noun

ag·​ri·​tour·​ism ˌa-gri-ˈtu̇r-ˌi-zəm How to pronounce agritourism (audio)
: the practice of touring agricultural areas to see farms and often to participate in farm activities

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McGonigle-Martin acknowledged the costs can be overwhelming and parents often have little recourse, because state laws protecting agritourism can give legal immunity to farms, fairs and zoo operators. Robert Anglen, AZCentral.com, 22 Nov. 2025 Arguably the most well-known of these projects is the 700-acre Hermitage Farm in Oldham County, which acts as a hub for agritourism and is home to the popular Barn8 restaurant. Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025 With the growing popularity of agritourism, many farmers are letting the customers go into the field and pick their own, getting more dollars per pumpkin than farmers could get by selling through the markets. Shelley Mitchell, The Conversation, 24 Oct. 2025 Ticketed wine dinners, tastings and live music are common in California agritourism and align with state promotional efforts. Elaine Lyttleton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025 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 3 Dec. 2025.

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