Michigan's 2026 Farm Markets GAAMPs describe farm-market practices and Right to Farm context. The document expressly says agritourism currently has no legal definition or recognition in Michigan law, activities must be assessed case by case, and additional local, state, or federal regulations may apply.
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2026 Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices for Farm Markets
Express uncertaintyThe 2026 document states that agritourism currently has no legal definition or recognition in Michigan law and that associated activities may or may not comply with GAAMPs. Appendix A, AgritourismCase-by-case assessmentThe document says these activities must be assessed case by case and may be subject to additional local, state, or federal regulations. Appendix A, AgritourismFarm-market definitionA farm market is a location where farm-market operators and customers transact and market; the document describes ownership/control and a 50-percent farm-product measure. Definitions, Farm MarketMarketing examplesMarketing includes promotional and educational activity incidental to farm products, including farm tours, demonstrations, cooking or other classes using farm products, and farm-to-table dinners. Definitions, MarketingOther activitiesThe informational appendix says Right to Farm protection may not extend to non-farm-product sales, on-site processing, or activities such as wedding/event barns, lodging, restaurants, and glamping. Appendix A, Non-Farm Product Sales, Processing and Miscellaneous Activities
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This source is an official agency practice document, not a general agritourism-immunity statute.
The source itself requires case-by-case assessment and warns that other rules may apply.
No local ordinance, court decision, or fact-specific Right to Farm determination was reviewed.
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