leisure farm

n. land used for agriculture-related tourism or recreation. Subjects: English, Agriculture, Entertainment, Environment

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Citations: 1990 Free China Journal (China) (Dec. 6) “Leisure Farming Idea Sprouts” vol. 7, no. 94, p. 3: What is being called “leisure farming,” or agriculture combined with tourism, may play a vital role in the future agricultural development of the Republic of China on Taiwan. 2004 Inquirer (Philippines) (Sept. 19) “The subject was roses, among other floral provocations”: Now the fashion is having a leisure farm for the weekend. They’re planning to grow tomatoes and other salad vegetables for their own tables. Parang it’s becoming fashionable again to work with your hands. 2005 Iris Cecilia C. Gonzales BusinessWorld (Philippines) (June 2) “Leisure Farm opens El Sanctuario” p. S2/6: Meanwhile, the agri-tainment park, an agricultural theme park, opens its gates to visitors at the leisure farms agro-tourism development in Lemery, Batangas. Introducing a fun way to learn about agriculture, the park offers a variety of interactive adventures, farming activities, and pathways to explore. 2007 Foong Woei Wan e.sincehew-i.com (June 12) “Farmstay Fantasy”: However, I was lucky enough to go to two farms in southern Taiwan last month—I also visited the charming Dakeng Recreational Farm in Tainan. Leisure farms, as they are called, give city folk like me a chance to try The Simple Life in spectacular surroundings.

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