agritourism

thumb|A lodging cottage in a rural area of Lithuania thumb|Rural building in Covasna, Romania Agritourism or agrotourism involves any agriculturally based operation or activity that brings visitors to a farm or ranch.

==Types== A 2018 article published in the Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development classified agritourism activities as falling into one or more categories: direct-to-consumer sales (e.g., farm stands, u-pick), agricultural education (e.g., schools visits to a farm), hospitality (overnight farm stays), recreation (e.g., hunting, horseback riding), and entertainment (e.g., hayrides, harvest dinners). Most agritourists spent time visiting farm stands, picking fruit, or feeding animals; others may navigate a corn maze or do a farm stay, assisting with chores or agricultural or ranch work. Indirect approaches: Agricultural products are sold to tourist facilities. Examples include farmers' markets where local products are sold directly to tourists. Direct approaches: Providers are engaged in both agriculture and tourism. Activities include visits to wineries, pick-your-own fields, agricultural information centers, farm stays, and harvest festivals. thumb | An entertainment farm in Virginia, with available activities of sitting in antique [[tractors, a corn maze, and farm themed slides]]