Upcoming Events
Webinar: Navigating ADA Compliance for Agritourism Guests
May 5, 2026, 9:30am-10:30am
In this webinar, we will explore 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. A large portion of the session will focus on service animals and emotional support animals, including definitions, appropriate fees, on-farm standards, and how to approach guests accompanied by dogs.
We will also discuss requirements for removing physical barriers and digital accessibility for websites and social media. Finally, we will touch on options for resolving disputes. By the end of the session, you will have the knowledge needed to create an ADA compliance checklist and implement practical steps to improve accessibility within your operation.
Presented by: Jacki Schweichler, Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, Penn State University
California Agritourism Summit 2026
September 23-25, 2026, Paso Robles, CA
Visit the California Agritourism Summit website for more information.
Recent Events
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.
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.