Daily News | Could weddings or car shows be a lifeline to preserved farms struggling in South Jersey?
such as Saddlehill will be able to host large nonagricultural events such as weddings, car shows, anniversary parties, and even corporate events. Officials say the law will help owners of preserved farms take more advantage of a boom in types of “agritourism” already available to farms on unpreserved land. Without the law, owners of preserved farms were limited to hosting agricultural-themed events.
Some agritourism, such as weddings and other events, have drawn opposition from residents citing traffic and noise. Though preserved farms will still have to comply with local ordinances, the new law gives them some legal cover to host big events. In Pennsylvania, nonagricultural events are not allowed on preserved farmland, according to Lily Guthrie, a state and local affairs specialist for the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau. Though state officials have passed legislation to help farms encourage agritourism, there is no proposal similar to New Jersey’s for preserved land.
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