Agri-tourism is a commercial enterprise at a working farm, ranch or agricultural plant that is conducted for the enjoyment of visitors that generates supplemental income for the owner. Agri-tourism can take many forms. Roadside stands and farmers' markets offer farm-fresh produce and interaction with the growers. U-pick operations, pumpkin patches, Christmas tree farms, corn mazes, agricultural tours, farm-animal petting zoos, wine tasting, museums, festivals and fairs all attract visitors. (References: www.sfc.ucdavis.edu/agritourism/agritour.html)

With the development of the North Central Washington Ag Tourism driving map, the Cascade Foothills Farmland Association has made it easy for the visitor to choose the activity they would like to experience. Whether it's purchasing fresh produce at a roadside fruit stand or the local Farmers' Market, joining in a wine tasting tour, reveling in the fun of the Apple Harvest Festival, or staying overnight at a local B & B, it's all about enjoying the bounties of agriculture.