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    Tag:  agritourism

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    What’s new in food: Reimagined Tastee Diner celebrates official ribbon-cutting

    Posted on January 10, 2023January 16, 2023 by Andy Hall

    Tastee Diner’s new owner, Steven Goff, discusses his updates to the historical West Asheville restaurant. Also: MLK Prayer Breakfast returns with in-person event; local eateries gear up for Restaurant Week; and more!

    3.7 K views3FoodFood News
    Family picnic at Mount Gilead Farm

    Farms innovate fresh models for COVID-19 agritouris­m

    Posted on July 25, 2020July 20, 2020 by Gina Smith

    A late June report from the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association found that 77% of growers reliant on agritourism had seen reduced income since the start of COVID-19. But as the pandemic continues, Western North Carolina’s farms are finding safe, creative ways to share the agricultural experience with visitors.

    6.2 K views1BusinessFarm & GardenNewsTourism
    Julie Mansfield of Mountain Harvest Organics packing vegetables

    WNC farms grow new markets through community

    Posted on May 30, 2020May 25, 2020 by Gina Smith

    The region’s small farms have been rocked by the coronavirus, but community support and innovative thinking have enabled many local growers to pivot and persist as they work to find a way forward.

    3.9 K views+BusinessFarm & GardenLiving

    Organic Growers School diversifie­s in 25th year

    Posted on February 24, 2018April 24, 2018 by Maggie Cramer

    For its 25th anniversary Spring Conference, Organic Growers School looks to bring in the wisdom of people of color to talk about race-related issues in farming and the food system.

    3.9 K views+Farm & GardenLiving

    Letter writer: Are agritouris­m businesses responsibl­e?

    Posted on September 17, 2016September 16, 2016 by Letters

    “Are these entrepreneurs operating within the law? Do they have the required permits, licenses and insurance? Are they collecting sales tax and properly declaring their added income? Are their kitchens inspected?”

    2.8 K views2LettersOpinion

    Letter writer: Farm Heritage Trail spotlights conservati­on

    Posted on September 13, 2016September 13, 2016 by Letters

    “Our recently launched Farm Heritage Trail is an innovative agritourism initiative that includes a year-round scenic farm trail, seasonal farm stops and an ongoing calendar of farm events including farm-to-table dinners, hikes, educational opportunities and more.”

    2.4 K views+LettersOpinion

    Letter writer: WNC AgOptions offers resources to farmers

    Posted on September 5, 2016September 4, 2016 by Letters

    “Our mission is to build sustainable farming communities in our mountain region by providing resources directly to small family farmers who are diversifying or expanding their operations.”

    2.7 K views2LettersOpinion

    Field of dreams: The rise of agritouris­m in WNC 

    Posted on August 24, 2016August 24, 2016 by Jonathan Ammons

    As the cost of growing food in Western North Carolina rises, local farmers are feeling the squeeze. Increasingly, many are turning to agritourism to help their enterprises stay afloat.

    9.9 K views+FoodSustainability
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