Benefits of Agritourism in Batangas Province

The study was to identify how agritourism contributes to the development of the Province. Specifically, it determines the benefits of agritourism in Batangas Province in terms of economic, environment and social aspect; and proposed an action plan to promote agritourism as an effective and beneficial to the community. The researchers have conducted the study to see how agritourism contributes to the development of communities in terms of establishments of retail stores, providing transportation service to tourists and job opportunity for social community. Also, to identify the effect of agritourism to the natural environment and the economy of the whole province and the farm itself. The result showed that agritourism in Batangas Province has contributed positive impact in terms of economic, environment and social aspect. Agritourism farms such as Milea Bee Farm, Sunchamp Agritourism Farm, Villela’s Farm, Kahariam Farm, All Season Nature Farm and Chad’s Nature Farm agreed that they have good management and implemented policy to sustain a positive impact that will benefit the most.

Keywords: Agritourism, Batangas Province