There are many risks to consider when opening your farm up to the public. While you cannot eliminate all risk, you can take steps to mitigate as much as possible. Below are resources specifically on agritourism risk management.
OSU Resources
Interview Questions for Deciding on an Insurance Agent fact sheet
Oregon Agritourism Limited Liability Signs fact sheet
Oregon’s Farm Direct Marketing Law: Producer-processed Value-added Products fact sheet
Oregon’s Home Baking Bill fact sheet
Adding Agritourism: cultivating neighbor & farmer relations to avoid conflict
Before wildfire strikes - website page with information about planning for fire and defensible spaces.
Oregon State University Extension Service’s Fire Program provides resources specifically related to Oregon landscapes and communities.
Other Resources
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Integrating Safety into Agritourism - Printable checklists, walkthrough ideas and resources.
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What Can I Do Without a License? - Oregon Department of Agriculture webpage
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Disaster Preparedness - U.S. Small Business Association’s emergency preparedness guide and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) resources for businesses
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Oregon’s Right To Farm Law - Oregon Department of Agriculture fact sheet