AGRITOURISM Act

HR 5203, the AGRITOURISM Act, establishes a new Office of Agritourism within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This office, led by a Director appointed by the Secretary, will promote agritourism activities - including farm-based education, recreation, direct sales, accommodations, and dining - to support rural agricultural businesses. The bill requires the USDA to coordinate with existing agencies, update programs, provide technical assistance, and share best practices for agritourism businesses. It directly affects small and family-run farms in all states by integrating agritourism into USDA's existing support systems. The legislation focuses on structural changes within the USDA, not new funding or regulations.