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23 <br />Definitions <br />Agriculture - Any form of agriculture or horticulture and related buildings and uses <br />associated with the production and /or sale of plants and animals useful to humans, including, <br />but not limited to, forage, grain and field crops, hay, pasturage, dairy and dairy products, <br />poultry and poultry products, horses, other livestock and fowl products, including the owning, <br />breeding, leasing, recreational usage and training of any and all such animals; bees and <br />aviary products, fruits and vegetables of all kinds, tobacco, Christmas trees, floral and <br />greenhouse products, sold, viticulture, silviculture, aquaculture, pet farm, and the primary <br />processing and storage of agricultural production. A garden accessory to a residence shall <br />not be considered agriculture. <br />Agricultural Museum - An establishment operated as a repository or collection of curiosities <br />or objects of agricultural interest or significance for public display. <br />Agricultural Processing - See Processing <br />Agricultural Services - Commercial activities offering goods and services which support the <br />production of agricultural products or processing of those products to make them marketable. <br />Examples include, but are not limited to, soil preparation, animal and farm management, <br />landscaping and horticultural services, specialized commercial horticulture, specialized <br />animal husbandry, biocide services, retail sales of farm /garden products, supplies and <br />equipment, equipment rental and repair service, tack shop, farrier, blacksmith, welding <br />shops, fa ^��f ^r Rim I chn146 aRiTmal sales and ^„ ^+i ^n^ agriculture -based <br />clubs /meeting halls, storage of agricultural supplies and products, ^nom+ pro GessiRg pi Rto fnr <br />agFi ^UItural pF9GI into iR^L 1(AuRg wineries and Gann <br />Agricultural Tourism - The act of visiting a working farm or any agricultural, horticultural or <br />agribusiness operation for the purpose of enjoyment, education, or active involvement in the <br />activities of the farm or operation. This may include hay rides and horse rides, where a <br />member of the farm staff guides the rider on foot. It does not include rides on other non -farm <br />recreational equipment including but not limited to mountain bicycles, motorcycles, or any <br />other type of all- terrain vehicle. Activities may be seasonal or year- round. <br />Agribusiness - Operations and activities related to the marketing, processing, wholesaling, <br />and retailing of food, natural fiber, tobacco and forestry products. <br />Aquaculture - The growing of crops, such as fish, or plant growth using water as the primary <br />growth medium. <br />Aviary - A place for keeping birds confined for the purpose of raising, exhibiting, or selling. <br />