FARM TOURISM: AN IMPORTANT DIMENSION OF TOURISM

Agritourism means travel organized around farming, small-scale food production or animal husbandry. Visiting farm for the purpose of enjoyment and education are key parts of this often-rural experience. Farm tourism immerses visitors in the heritage of a particular culture. Like ecotourism, farm tourism focuses on travel that is low-impact and empowering to local communities. Farm tourism is a refreshing new addition to the tourism that generates added income to the farmers. Agriculture and tourism are two important aspects of the economy of India. This paper attempts to explain the importance of farm tourism.