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Rows of red tomatoes on a dark mat with one pale green, misshapen tomato

Farmers Markets During the Pandemic: A Vendor's Perspective

Ambling through the colorful displays and wafting fragrances of potted plants is, for me, a crucial part of the outdoor market experience. Thankfully, Raleigh's Farmers Market has remained open…

Agritourism increases positive attitudes towards buying local produce

A New Approach to Local Food Sustainability: Agritourism

The sustainability of local food systems depends on the purchasing of local goods and produce. This system not only supports local entrepreneurship, but also offsets carbon emissions associated with…

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Vacationer Supported Agriculture: Leveraging Vacation Rentals to Create New Revenue Opportunities for Small Farmers

With just a few more weeks of winter, many of us are dreaming of warmer weather and fun activities outside. That vision draws many North Carolinians and out-of-state visitors to plan extended summer…

Train-the-Trainer Agritourism Workshops

The Economic Impacts Work Group of NC Extension’s Local Food Program Team is conducting a series of train-the-trainer one day workshops in February 2018 for Extension agents interested in assisting…

NC Women in Agritourism Film Debuts on #NationalFarmersDay

Make no mistake, women are the driving force in agritourism. Discover the impact women farmers are making in the industry. NC's Women in Agritourism highlights the impact women farmers are making…

Famous Chefs Bring the Spotlight to Small Farms

With the Fork to Farmer initiative, small-scale farms are getting attention with partnerships with well-known chefs, and increasing tourism in the process. Excerpt from new Journal of Extension…