This bill, known as the AGRITOURISM Act, aims to significantly bolster the agritourism sector by establishing a dedicated Agritourism Advisor within the Department of Agriculture. The legislation mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to designate a senior official in the Office of the Under Secretary for Rural Development for this role. This Advisor will be tasked with actively encouraging and promoting diverse agritourism activities and businesses across all States and on Indian Tribal lands, recognizing agritourism's substantial benefits for rural communities and agricultural enterprises. To achieve these goals, the Agritourism Advisor will undertake several key responsibilities, including coordinating with USDA agencies , advising the Secretary on agritourism issues, and updating departmental programs to reflect best practices. The Advisor will also conduct outreach, provide technical assistance, and facilitate interagency program coordination. Furthermore, the role involves reviewing and improving farm enterprise development programs that offer financial literacy and business planning. This comprehensive approach seeks to foster the growth of agritourism, offering alternative revenue streams for agricultural enterprises and enriching rural communities.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2153)
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Agriculture and Food
AGRITOURISM Act
USA119th CongressS-3392| Senate
| Updated: 12/9/2025
This bill, known as the AGRITOURISM Act, aims to significantly bolster the agritourism sector by establishing a dedicated Agritourism Advisor within the Department of Agriculture. The legislation mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to designate a senior official in the Office of the Under Secretary for Rural Development for this role. This Advisor will be tasked with actively encouraging and promoting diverse agritourism activities and businesses across all States and on Indian Tribal lands, recognizing agritourism's substantial benefits for rural communities and agricultural enterprises. To achieve these goals, the Agritourism Advisor will undertake several key responsibilities, including coordinating with USDA agencies , advising the Secretary on agritourism issues, and updating departmental programs to reflect best practices. The Advisor will also conduct outreach, provide technical assistance, and facilitate interagency program coordination. Furthermore, the role involves reviewing and improving farm enterprise development programs that offer financial literacy and business planning. This comprehensive approach seeks to foster the growth of agritourism, offering alternative revenue streams for agricultural enterprises and enriching rural communities.