Events

Upcoming Events

Central Valley Agritourism Intensive

Tuesday September 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026, 10am-12pm, in person in Fresno County

UC SAREP is partnering with F3 Local to provide the Central Valley Agritourism Intensive training. The UC SAREP's Agritourism Intensive training provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to agritourism and a supportive network to explore diversification through the development or expansion of an agritourism enterprise.

Visit the Central Valley Agritourism Intensive event listing for more information and registration.

California Agritourism Summit 2026

September 23-25, 2026, Paso Robles, CA

Visit the California Agritourism Summit website for more information.

Save the Date announcement for the California Agritourism Summit, September 23-25, 2026, in San Luis Obispo County. Image shows a group of people standing in a vibrant flower field, with mountains in the background. Hosted by the UC Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program.

Recent Events

Webinar: Navigating ADA Compliance for Agritourism Guests

May 5, 2026, 9:30am-10:30am

This webinar explored how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to agritourism guests, including general business requirements and various strategies for making your operation more inclusive and accessible. The webinar discussed service and emotional support animals, requirements for removing physical barriers, digital accessibility for websites and social media, and options for resolving disputes.

Presented by: Jacki Schweichler, Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, Penn State University

Webinar: Is There a "Right" Kind of Agritourism?

Sunday, February 22, 3:00pm-4:15pm

California Small Farm Conference webinar exploring how jurisdictions across the state have approached defining and regulating agritourism - and the impact of the policies affect farmers. Panelists Anna Knight, Farmer/Partner, Old Grove Orange; Wendy Krupnick, Chiatri de Laguna Farm and Chapter President, CAFF Sonoma County; and John Parke, County Planning Commissioner, Santa Barbara County; moderated by Rachael Callahan, Statewide Agritourism Coordinator, UC SAREP.

View webinar recording here.

Webinar: Understanding California's New Legislation on Low-Impact Camping on Agricultural Land

Thursday, November 20, 2025

California recently passed Assembly Bill 518, legislation that provides a framework for permitting low-impact camping on private property, creating new opportunities for farmers and ranchers to diversify revenue. During this educational webinar, guest speakers introduced the new legislation, how it works, and what it means for agritourism operators and counties looking to support on-farm camping. Guest speakers: Cassandra Prenn-Vasilakis, Senior Manager for Government and Community Relations, Hipcamp and Laetitia Benador, Policy Manager, California Certified Organic Farmers.

View webinar recording here: Understanding California’s New Legislation on Low-Impact Camping on Agricultural Land

California Agritourism Summit

May 14-15, 2025

Visit the California Agritourism Summit 2025 page for more information on sessions, speakers, participants, and key takeaways.