May 21 Webinar: ADA Compliance and Agritourism
What: “Navigating ADA Compliance for Agritourism Guests” Online Webinar
When: Wednesday, May 21, noon EST
Cost: No cost to register
There are a lot of factors for agritourism operators to consider when operating hayrides, pumpkin patches, campsites, orchards and more — with a big one being accessibility for visitors.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s most recent Census of Agriculture, U.S. farms and ranches generated $1.26 billion in income from agritourism services in 2022. This was an increase of almost 13 percent from 2017 after adjusting for inflation.
Jackie Schweichler, a staff attorney at the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, will review what agribusiness operators need to know in the webinar “Navigating ADA Compliance for Agritourism Guests.”
“Physical accessibility, transportation, signage, guidelines for service animals — these are just some of the factors for agribusiness owners to consider in making sure they are following standards set forth by the ADA,” Schweichler said. “Farmers and agritourism operators who invite the public onto their property may not realize the full scope of their obligations under the ADA.”
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