DOVER, Del. (AP) — State lawmakers in Delaware are seeking to promote agritourism by expanding the definition of the word. State law defines agritourism as any activity that allows members of the general public to view or enjoy rural activities, such as farming, boating, picnicking and hiking.
A bill introduced expands the list of agritourism activities to include microbreweries, distilleries, rural weddings, farm-oriented miniature golf, petting zoos, mazes, rodeos and other events and attractions. State law allows agritourism activities on farms of 10 or more acres, subject to the provisions adopted for each county.
The proposal deletes existing language that prohibits agritourism on lands that are subject to the Agricultural Lands Preservation and Forestland Preservation programs.
The bill has been assigned to the House Agriculture Committee.
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