Penn State Agritourism

The Penn State Agritourism Program provides research and educational support for agritourism operators and the organizations that support them.  We develop resources to aid in agritourism business success and study the impact of agritourism ventures on farmers and their communities.

Popular Resources

Penn State Extension Re-launches the PA Farm Finder with Agritourism Farms Added

A new tool for Pennsylvanians that want to spend more fun time outdoors and source their food locally.

Agritourism in Pennsylvania - Legal and Regulatory Issues

This article provides an overview of issues agricultural operators in Pennsylvania must consider if they would like to start or expand an agritourism operation.

Agritourism in Pennsylvania 2019 Update

According to the 2017 U.S. Census of Agriculture, the number of farm operators reporting income from agritourism in Pennsylvania has decreased slightly since 2012.

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Claudia Schmidt, Ph.D.
  • Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics