1.2. Objectives
The objectives in this research are: •
Identify attractive agrotourism tourism objects in Malang Regency •
Identify agrotourism activities mainly based on farm activities •
Develop the agrotourism interpretation programs.
1.3. Scope
The main purpose in this research is developing interpretation of Agrotourism site in Malang Regency. Geography Information System GIS is
used as the main tools to process the analysis.
II. LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1. Agrotourism
Tourism is an activity that individuals do and usually enjoy. Tourism is temporary movement of people to destinations outside their normal places of
work and residence, the activities undertaken during the stay in those destinations, and the facilities created to cater for their needs Matthieson and Wall in Sitawati,
2006. Agrotourism is being developed as a valuable component of a business
model to support many agricultural entities when the farm products they produce are no longer economically competitive otherwise. To help promote the single
Agrotourism operations, some farms get together to form festivals, tours or other events. People are more interested in how their food is produced and want to meet
the producers and talk with them about what goes into food production. Children who visit the farms often have not seen a live duck, or goat, and have not picked
an apple right off the tree. This form of expanded agro-tourism has given birth to what are often called entertainment farms. These farms cater to the pick-your-
own crowd, offering not only regular farm products, but also food, mazes, open- pen animals, train rides, picnic facilities and pick-your-own produce
Agrotourism is a style of vacation in which hospitality is offered on farms. This may include the opportunity to assist with farming tasks during the visit.
Agrotourism is wide-spread and includes any farm open to the public at least part of the year. Visitors can pick fruits and vegetables, ride horses, learn about plant,
shop in gift shops and farm stands for local and regional produce or hand-crafted
gifts, and much more. Each farm generally offers a unique and memorable experience suitable for the entire family Koeswandono in Suprijanto 2006.
Agrotourism is a mild form of sustainable tourist development and multi- activity in rural areas through which the visitor has the opportunity to get
acquainted with agricultural areas, agricultural occupations, local products, traditional cuisine and the daily life of the people, as well as the cultural elements
and the authentic features of the area, while showing respect for the environment and tradition. Moreover, this activity brings visitors closer to nature and rural
activities in which they can participate, be entertained and feel the pleasure of touring, learning and discovering. At the same time, it mobilizes the productive,
cultural and developmental forces of an area, contributing in this way to the sustainable environmental, economic and social development of the rural area
Agrotourism is a form in tourism activities that using farming zone as the attractive object. Agrotourism provides beauty scenery of agricultural supporting
with the activities related with agricultural. The boundary of agrotourism is the tourism that also using forest and another natural resources besides farming zone.
Agrotourims activities are activities that related with rural activities that can increase the economy.
Agrotourism is one of form in tourism that can be generalized as a tourism that focusing on farming, as the unique attraction for visitors. Keputusan
Bersama Menteri Pertanian dan Menteri Periwisata, Pos dan Telekomunikasi No. 204KptsHk.05041989 dan No. KM 47 PW-004MPPT-89.
2.2. Tourism Components
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