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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The farm’s success, the partners said, is a combination of agritourism and word of mouth. Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2025 But the Balearic Island, just off the eastern coast of Spain, has so much more to offer than bass-thumping nightlife, including agritourism, a burgeoning art scene and, of course, 100-plus miles of beaches. Forbes.com, 27 June 2025 The global agritourism market, which was worth $69.2 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach $197.4 billion by 2032, according to Fortune Business Insights, encompasses anything that engages the public with agricultural production, from pumpkin patches and corn mazes to wine tours. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 10 June 2025 Customers call it a 'hidden gem' Winery expansion plan in CT town leads to dispute of agritourism vs. a quiet neighborhood Addressing an ‘extremely dangerous’ concern in the sky. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025 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 22 Jul. 2025.

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