Bill > S2331

This bill defines "agritourism" as an agriculturally-related educational, entertainment, historical, cultural, commercial, or recreational activity that allows the public to observe, participate in, experience, and enjoy an activity while encouraging the purchase of agricultural products grown on the same land. The legislation specifies that agritourism can be conducted on land primarily used for commercial agriculture, aquaculture, silviculture, horticulture, floriculture, or viticulture. For land not primarily used for agriculture, specific conditions must be met: at least 75% of the land must be dedicated to agriculture, 50% of the agricultural product must be used in agritourism activities, 25% of gross annual income must come from products produced on the land, and an additional 50% of gross annual income must come from products produced on the land or other agricultural land in Massachusetts. This bill provides a clear legal framework for farmers and landowners to develop tourism activities that showcase and support agricultural operations, potentially creating new economic opportunities for agricultural businesses.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2331