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

Examples of agritourism in a Sentence

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Owner Sarah Henning, a fourth-generation farmer, turned to agritourism after a devastating season that resulted in almost total crop loss. Taryn White, USA Today, 29 June 2026 The agritourism ordinance was another boon to By Brothers. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026 In 2022, there were 354 farms in Maryland with agritourism and recreational services, up from 295 in 2017, according to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. William Deffaa, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026 The way in is through what Stefan calls his scent safari — a walk through the fields that has attracted thousands of visitors and reads, from the outside, like an unusual agritourism gimmick. Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2026 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 6 Jul. 2026.

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