Agrotourism What is Agrotourism Agro Tourism is when

Agro-tourism

What is Agro-tourism Agro Tourism is when a native person or local of the area offers tours to their Agriculture Farm to allow a person to view them growing, harvesting, and processing locally grown foods, such as olive oil , tomato paste, goats cheese (ġbejniet), wine, or any produce the person would not encounter in their home country. Often the farmers would provide a home-stay opportunity and education In general, Agri-Tourism is the practice of attracting travelers or visitors to an area or areas used primarily for agricultural purposes.

Basic principles of Agri-tourism 1. Have something for visitors to see - Animals, birds, farms and nature are some of the few things which Agri. Tourism could offer to the tourist. 2. Have something for visitors to do - Participating in agricultural operations, such as wine tasting, vine picking, olives and capers picking as well as walks in the country side which tourists could enjoy. 3. Have something for visitors to buy - Fresh agriculture products and wines which the tourist can buy as a memento for remembrance.

SCOPE OF AGRI – TOURISM: Ø Curiosity/education about the farming industry and life style. Ø Desire for peace away from urban areas and close to nature. Ø Interest in natural environment. Ø Away from over crowded resorts and cities. Ø Employment creation for rural people through out the year.

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