Kentucky Department of Agriculture The Basics of Agritourism.

Kentucky Department of Agriculture

The Basics of Agritourism

Dr. Amelia Brown WilsonDr. Amelia Brown WilsonDirector of AgritourismDirector of Agritourism

KY Department of AgricultureKY Department of Agriculture100 Fair Oaks Lane, 5th Floor100 Fair Oaks Lane, 5th Floor

Frankfort, Kentucky 40601Frankfort, Kentucky 40601502-564-4983 – office 502-564-4983 – office

502-564-0303 – fax502-564-0303 – faxEmail: Email: [email protected]

Website: Website: www.kyagr.com

What is Agritourism?

Agritourism is defined as the act of visiting a working farm, or any agricultural, horticultural, or agribusiness operation for the purpose of enjoyment, education, or active involvement in the activities of the farm or operation.

Why Agritourism?

Agritourism contributed to the stability of the agriculture and tourism industries of the state.

Agritourism is one alternative for improving the incomes and potential economic viability of small farms.

House Bill 440"WARNING Under Kentucky law, there is no liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if the injury or death results exclusively from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity and in the absence of negligence. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity."

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The Department of Agriculture and UK are partnering to offer an internship program. UK students will have the opportunity to work at an Agritourism venue.