Kentucky Department of
Agriculture
The Basics of Agritourism
Dr. Amelia Brown Wilson
Director of Agritourism
KY Department of Agriculture
100 Fair Oaks Lane, 5th Floor
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
502-564-4983 – office
502-564-0303 – fax
Email: amelia.wilson@ky.gov
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."
www.kentuckyfarmsarefun.com
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.