"Agritourism" is a new term for the intersection of
adventure tourism and agriculture. According to the State of
Colorado – a traveler's interaction with farmers,
ranchers, hunters, artists, naturalists and food enthusiasts that
leads to the discovery of geographically distinctive experience,
food and drink. According to a recent US Census of
Agriculture, the number of agricultural producers who take part in
agritourism activities has grown to about 900 in Colorado alone,
contributing some $30 million to farm income and a total economic
impact of over $2 billion annually in the state. The state
actively promotes agritourism with an eye toward rural economic
development through activities as diverse as farm and ranch stays,
farm-to-table dinners, winery tours and the like.
