RIGHT TO FARM RESTITUTION JUST SIGNED INTO LAW When New Jersey signed Bill A-4603/S-3662  into law, it sent a loud, clear message across the United States: 👉 Farmers deserve protection. 👉 Agritourism is legitimate agriculture. 👉 Frivolous complaints should not threaten a farmer’s livelihood. For years, farmers and agritourism operators have struggled with unnecessary complaints — noise, smells, traffic, animals, visitor numbers, events, even simple farm activities that hav

INTRODUCTION Imagine a small family farm that has been raising sheep for years. On weekends, the farmer opens her gates to the community—hosting simple farm tours, offering a few camping spots, running a cozy farm store, and welcoming families for birthday parties. Visitors love the experience, and little by little, her agritourism business begins to grow. Inspired by the demand, she decides it’s time to expand. She plans to add hayrides. A children’s farm camp. A small dog p

Agritourism farms often rely on seasonal staff to manage peak periods, such as harvest festivals, holiday events, or U-pick activities....