Pa. Farm Bureau: Let Farms Resume Agri-Tourism Activities

The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) is urging the Pa. General Assembly to adopt legislation that would offer commonsense legal protections for farms that invite the public onto their property for “agritourism” activities such as corn mazes, pick-your-own produce, hay rides and more.

During a news conference Sept. 10 at Paulus Mt. Airy Orchards near Dillsburg, York County, PFB voiced support for House Bill 1348, which would grant farms that offer agritourism activities reasonable protection from lawsuits that arise from circumstances beyond their control. At the same time, farmers would still ne...