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RA 10816
Farm Tourism Development Act of 2016
SEC1
Short Title
"Farm Tourism Development Act of 2016"
SEC2
Declaration of Policy
SEC2 PAR1
“The State recognizes the importance of agriculture in making available food and other products necessary to sustain and enhance human life, and in providing livelihood to a major portion of the population.”
SEC2 PAR2
“The State further recognizes that tourism, coupled with agriculture extension services, can disseminate the value of agriculture in the economic and cultural development of the country, serve as a catalyst for the development of agriculture and fishery communities, and provide additional income for farmers, farmworkers, and fisherfolk.”
SEC2 PAR3
“The State shall also seek to promote environment-friendly, efficient and sustainable farm practices; provide alternative recreation facilities and farm tourism activities for families, students and other clientele; and promote health and wellness with high-quality farm-produced food.”
SEC2 PAR4
”To maximize the benefits that can be derived from agriculture and tourism combined, it is therefore the declared policy of the State to provide the policy and enabling environment for the encouragement, development and promotion of farm tourism in the country.”
SEC3
Definition of Terms
FARM TOURISM
FARM TOURISM ACTIVITY
FARM TOURISM CAMP
FARM TOURISM OPERATOR
FARM TOURISM PRACTITIONER
ACCREDITATION
FARM TOURISM
The practice of attracting visitors and tourists to farm areas for production, educational, and recreational purposes. It involves any agricultural - or fishery - based operation or activity that brings to a farm visitors, tourists, farmers, and fisherfolk who want to be educated and trained on farming and its related activities, and provides a venue for outdoor recreation and accessible family outings;
FARM TOURISM ACTIVITY
Any activity carried out on a farm that allows visitors and tourists to enjoy a farming or fishing experience through education, recreation, or leisure;
FARM TOURISM CAMP
Any farm area that allows visitors and tourists to visit, get involved in farm activities, and enjoy and learn the rural lifestyle;
FARM TOURISM OPERATOR
Any person, company, or recognized group, who is the owner or overall in charge of a farm tourism camp;
FARM TOURISM PRACTITIONER
Any person who is engaged in providing one or more farm tourism activities; and
ACCREDITATION
A certification officially recognizing a farm tourism camp as having complied with the minimum standards for farm tourism.
STATEMENT OF POLICY (A)
Provide the policy and enabling environment for the encouragement, development, and promotion of farm tourism in the country.
STATEMENT OF POLICY (B)
Recognize the importance of agriculture in making available food and other products necessary to sustain and enhance human life, and in providing livelihood to a major portion of the population.