What is Agritourism?

Post date: Oct 8, 2012 8:13:32 PM

What is Agritourism?

Agritourism is a business related to agricultural, horticultural, or agribusiness such as:

Farming

Ranching

Historic and cultural activities

Self-pick farms and cultural agricultural activities

Farm tours, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, Christmas tree farms

Farmers markets

Animal exhibition at an agricultural fair

Also:

Hunting

Fishing

Hiking

Trail Riding

If you are inviting people on to your land for these activities in exchange for money, you may have limited liability under the Indiana Code due to inherent risks of the activities. However, this is not complete protection. The combination of a legal contract and an insurance policy is the best way to protect yourself against any claims of injury occurring on your property. Uninvited guests (trespassers) are also owed a “duty of care”. Again, consultation with an attorney and/or your insurance agent is the best way to protect yourself and your property from liability claims.

Ms. Marks practices law in Downtown Rising Sun. She may be contacted at 215 Main Street, Suite 6 or 812-438-4072. There will be a free seminar held on September 20, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at the Rising Sun Library located at 503 Second Street, Rising Sun, IN 47040.