As you open your farm gates to guests, agritourism brings new revenue potential to your farm, but with the footsteps and dollars also comes potential liability concerns that you may not have had before. We know that you are concerned about the legal complications that visitors bring to your farm, so below you will find links to Oklahoma statutes, liability fact sheets, as well as links to the National Agricultural Law Center Reading Rooms that have information about state statutes, case law, and other resources.
Top Ten Ways to Limit Your Liability
Fact Sheet developed by Anita Poole, J.D.
Agritourism Liability Overview
Landowner Liability Reading Room, National Ag Law Center
Oklahoma General Recreational Use Statutes
Oklahoma Livestock Activities Liability Limitation Act
Citation: 76 Okl. St. Ann. Secton 50.2 - 50.4
This statute was amended in the 2009 legislative session to include agritourism activities. The statute will go into effect 11/01/2009!!
Agritourism Insurance Providers
One step that you can protect yourself and your property is by obtaining insurance that covers your agritourism operation. Often your farm policy will not cover your agritourism operation once you begin charging guests on your farm. We have compiled a list of insurance companies that are covering agritourism activities for businesses in Oklahoma. This is not a complete list, but simply a place for you to start if you are looking for an insurance company that is familiar with agritourism.
