Agri-Tourism and Farm Tourism: Agricultural Industry, Tourism Development, Accreditation and Whole-Farm Planning

Title Agri-Tourism and Farm Tourism: Agricultural Industry, Tourism Development, Accreditation and Whole-Farm Planning 2. Description This article examines the concept and development of agri-tourism and farm tourism, focusing on the integration of agriculture, tourism, rural entrepreneurship, hospitality, and sustainable development. It explores the role of crop production, fisheries and aquaculture, and livestock industries in creating educational, recreational, cultural, and hospitality experiences for visitors. The article discusses tourism legislation, farm tourism accreditation, inspection procedures, documentary requirements, safety and sanitation standards, environmental management, whole-farm planning, farm planning procedures, and budgeting. It highlights the potential of agri-tourism to diversify farmers’ income, generate rural employment, promote local agricultural products, preserve traditional farming practices, and strengthen rural economies. Author: Mr. Ganesh Shrirang Satarkar Affiliation: Master's Student, Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Department of Tourism and Hotel Management (DTHM), Central University of Haryana, Haryana, India. Discipline: Tourism and Hotel Management, Agricultural Tourism, Farm Tourism, Hospitality Management, Rural Development, Sustainable Tourism, and Agricultural Management. Corresponding Author's Email: ganeshnale0@gmail.com 3. Keywords Agri-tourism, farm tourism, agriculture, rural tourism, agricultural industry, tourism development, whole-farm planning, farm management, accreditation, sustainability, rural entrepreneurship, agricultural diversification, hospitality management, sustainable rural development, tourism planning, fisheries and aquaculture, livestock tourism, environmental management, farm budgeting, rural employment. 4. Subjects (Paragraph) This article covers the interdisciplinary subjects of agri-tourism and farm tourism, agricultural industry and management, tourism development and planning, rural tourism, hospitality management, agricultural diversification, sustainable tourism, rural entrepreneurship, farm management, crop production, fisheries and aquaculture, livestock management, tourism legislation, accreditation and inspection of tourism establishments, visitor safety and sanitation, environmental conservation, whole-farm planning, farm resource management, financial planning and budgeting, community development, agricultural marketing, and rural economic sustainability. 5. Publishing Information Details Particulars Details Article title Agri-Tourism and Farm Tourism: Agricultural Industry, Tourism Development, Accreditation and Whole-Farm Planning Author Mr. Ganesh Shrirang Satarkar Author affiliation Department of Tourism and Hotel Management (DTHM), Central University of Haryana, Haryana, India Author's designation Master's Student, Hotel Management and Catering Technology Journal/Magazine Agri Magazine – International E-Magazine for Agricultural Articles Publication type Research/Review Article Volume 03 Issue 09 Publication month September 2026 Page range 112–119 Total pages 8 ISSN 3048-8656 Publisher/Website Agri Magazine Official website www.agrimagazine.in Corresponding author Mr. Ganesh Shrirang Satarkar Corresponding author's email ganeshnale0@gmail.