Agritourism at Penn State

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.

Our goal is to help agritourism operators in Pennsylvania to connect with consumers, build strong businesses, and foster vibrant communities. Our program also strives to enhance public understanding of the role that agritourism plays in the economy.

The Penn State Agritourism Program is a collaboration of specialists at the Penn State Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education; Penn State Extension, and Penn State Law.

Popular Resources

Agritourism Support System

Information for operators and support organizations on how to support agritourism in the United States

Diversification Options for Agritourism

There are numerous options for different types of agritourism ventures. Some are highlighted in the articles here.

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
  • Assistant Professor of Marketing and Local/Regional Food Systems