The Council is charged with researching current and potential agri-tourism opportunities and making recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture on ways to expand and promote agri-tourism in New Jersey. With farmers facing rising costs and stagnent commodity prices, agri-tourism offers an importan opportunity to generate additional farm income and keep farms economically viable. To assist in the development of the agri-tourism industry, the Department will be focusing on three major objectives: developing strategic partnerships, consumer promotion and industry education.
