Many farm households in the U.S. have additional businesses besides farming, bringing in a significant amount of income. These alternative ventures, such as agritourism and off-farm businesses, contribute a total of $26.7 billion to household income. Off-farm businesses, in particular, generate the most income and have a big impact on the local economy, adding$54.6 billion in value and providing jobs for over 850,000 people. In rural areas, farmer-owned off-farm businesses play a significant role in local employment.