Okla. Stat. tit. 2, § 2-5-12: Oklahoma Agritourism Program

A. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry

shall operate an “Oklahoma Agritourism Program” for the purpose of

stimulating economic growth and viability in rural communities by

promoting and fostering agritourism ventures within Oklahoma.

B. The Oklahoma Agritourism Program of the Oklahoma Department

of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry shall:

1. Foster conferences, institutes, and exhibits on agritourism

opportunities;

2. Publish reports, surveys, news bulletins, or other materials

pertaining to its findings, recommendations, and work;

3. Utilize existing Department resources and related programs;

4. Cooperate with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation

Department, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and the Oklahoma

State University Cooperative Extension Service as needed in

development and operation of the Program; and

5. Facilitate an independent agritourism organization.

C. The Department may apply for, accept, and use any gift,

grant, or bequest from any source for the purpose of discharging its

duties.