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The farm is a form of tourism in which tourists are housed at a farm and reception is organized in conjunction with agricultural activity. The definition of "farm" was coined in the mid 60 '. The first framework law for the regulation of the sector was enacted in 1985 (Law of 5 December 1985, n. 730). Currently in force are a new state framework law (Law 20 February 2006, n. 96), indicating the regions of the general definition of agritourism, and regional laws that tell companies criteria and limits for the exercise of ' activity. Are among the farm holiday activities:
Give hospitality in homes or in open space for the rest of the campers;
Administer food and beverages consisting primarily of its products and by products of farms in the area, including products that are alcohol and gin, with preference for local products and brands characterized by PDO, PGI, IGT, DOC and DOCG or included in 'national list of traditional food products.
Organize tastings of corporate products, including the pouring of wine.
Organize, even outside the land in the availability of, recreation, cultural, educational, sports, and hiking and equiturismo, including through agreements with local authorities, aiming at the exploitation of land and heritage Rural.
Demand for farm has changed significantly in recent years: first interested in a small circle of lovers of traditions and gastronomic specialties, today involves layers wide popular motivated by contact with nature, good food, quiet, prices generally content. The companies, initially for seasonal opening now are mostly active in the year, hosting the weekend as for longer periods during the summer holidays. Growing foreign guests who are estimated in 27% of the total.

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