Definitions

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

FARM — Agricultural land, together with principal and accessory buildings, upon which agricultural operations are conducted.

FARM ENTERPRISE — An agricultural- or silvicultural-based process, activity or use of a farm that is subordinate to and conducted in conjunction with an ongoing bona fide agricultural, horticultural or silvicultural operation. Activities of a farm enterprise may include, but are not limited to, the following uses: farm tours, classes and/or conferences related to agricultural production and skills, petting, feeding and viewing of farm animals, hayrides, annual festivals, crop mazes, paintball, animal walks, and horse and pony rides.

FARM EVENTS — In addition to allowable farm enterprise uses, farms may, as an accessory use, host events that are not agricultural in nature but provide a means to promote and/or increase the exposure of the agricultural operation. Such events are classified into the following categories: educational conferences, fundraisers for nonprofit entities, and other personal recognition special events, except that weddings are prohibited.