AGRITOURISM Act
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This bill would create an Agritourism Advisor within the Department of Agriculture to promote rural tourism and educational activities.
What it does
This bill would require the Department of Agriculture to establish an Agritourism Advisor position within the Office of the Under Secretary for Rural Development. The advisor would be responsible for promoting agritourism activities and businesses, such as educational experiences, outdoor recreation, and direct sales, across all states and tribal lands. These efforts would also extend to supporting agritourism-related entertainment, special events, and guest accommodations.
Who is affected
The bill affects the Department of Agriculture, which must designate an Agritourism Advisor within the Office of the Under Secretary for Rural Development. The legislation also impacts agritourism businesses and activities located in every state and on land under the jurisdiction of Indian tribes. These entities include those involved in educational experiences, outdoor recreation, entertainment, special events, direct sales, and accommodations.
Key provisions
- Establishment of an Agritourism Advisor. The bill requires the Department of Agriculture to designate an Agritourism Advisor within the Office of the Under Secretary for Rural Development.
- Promotion of Agritourism Activities. The designated advisor is responsible for encouraging and promoting agritourism businesses and activities across all states and on Indian tribal lands.
- Definition of Agritourism Scope. The legislation defines agritourism to include a variety of sectors such as educational experiences, outdoor recreation, entertainment, special events, direct sales, and guest accommodations.
Fiscal impact
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Effective dates
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Relationship to existing law
The bill expands the organizational structure of the Department of Agriculture by establishing a new Agritourism Advisor position within the existing Office of the Under Secretary for Rural Development.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to accelerate the growth of rural innovation and tourism by promoting agritourism activities and businesses across the United States and on tribal lands. It seeks to support diverse rural industries, including educational experiences, outdoor recreation, and direct sales, through the designation of a dedicated Agritourism Advisor within the Department of Agriculture.