The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to Agriculture
Agritourism involves travel, entertainment, adventure and agriculture, but, at its core, agritourism is really about connecting and educating. Join me to learn from experienced agritourism farmers and entrepreneurs, and help me build my future farm strategy.
The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to Agriculture
UVM Extension Professor Lisa Chase Helps Lead Global Agritourism Network
I had the pleasure of speaking with Lisa Chase from the University of Vermont. Lisa’s primary role is the Natural Resources Specialist at University of Vermont Extension, where she focuses on the intersection between environmental management, food systems and community development. She is also the Director of the Vermont Tourism Research Center, emphasizing tourism and recreation in her programming. Lisa has a significant focus on agritourism in Vermont.
Beyond Vermont, Lisa also collaborates as part of the National Extension Tourism Network, working with partners throughout the United States. And, most recently, she is heading up the new Global Agritourism Network which we will learn more about in today's podcast. I was so excited to meet with Lisa and really dig deeper into what agritourism really is. Our conversation inspired some new thinking about how we are defining agritourism and the impact of these definitions on farms and farm customers. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Lisa Chase as much as I did. She is truly an inspiring leader who has been very effective at bringing people together towards a common goal.
Vermont Agritourism Collaborative
Vermont Tourism Research Center
National Extension Tourism Network
Global Agritourism Network
Some important resources for individuals looking to pursue agritourism:
Agritourism Business Planning Sessions
Farm-Based Education Network
Vermont Community Loan Fund
USDA Value-Added Producer Grants
UVM Extension Safety, Liability and Regulations for Agritourism
Join us for an exciting 'm/cocktail hour' for chocolate lovers at Berkshire Farm Sanctuary! Start with a chocolate mocktail & some delicious charcuterie. Experience how chocolate is made from bean to bar. Savor the tastes of real chocolate from around the world and depart with some of your favorite chocolate bars. All proceeds support the rescued farm animals! Register @ Berkshire Farm Sanctuary.
Grounded in Maine Podcast hosted by Amy Fagan is an open conversation about being mindful about how we show up for the world. Amy is passionate about learning how we can be sustainable in all aspects of life.
Thank you for taking the time to listen to The Agri-Tourist Podcast, for supporting our inspirational guests, and for sharing my personal journey back to agriculture.