Proposed bill would count trail rides in farm tax valuation

The proposal’s definition includes trail rides as a ranching activity that can qualify as agritourism. The definition covers public activities involving rural life, including trail rides as a ranching activity. The activity must let the public view or enjoy rural activities for recreation, entertainment, or education. Participants may pay, but an activity does not qualify if participants are paid to take part. Agricultural valuation applies to land and buildings used for production as part of a registered activity at a registered location by a registered operator. The bill died in a Senate committee, so these provisions were not enacted. If enacted, the act would take effect after publication in the statute book.