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Thursday, September 6, 2012

Agritourism News Stories - Week of Sep 6

September is Agritourism Month in Kentucky
Kentucky has nearly 340 farms offering travel and tourism opportunities.
http://surfky.com/index.php/news/kentucky/19369-commissioner-comer-enjoy-agritourism-month-at-a-fun-family-friendly-farm-destination

Agritourism program matures into second year
Residents and visitors in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia will soon be able to more easily learn about and enjoy the rich farming and farm-related businesses in the area, thanks to a burgeoning agritourism initiative called Fields of Gold.
http://augustafreepress.com/2012/08/27/agritourism-program-matures-into-second-year/

Agritourism growing industry in Manatee County
Agritourism is exactly what it sounds like: a mixture of agriculture and tourism, two of Manatee County’s largest and most profitable industries.
http://www.thebradentontimes.com/news/2012/08/18/business_and_financial/agritourism_growing_industry_in_manatee_county/

Farm Stays Offer a Taste of Country Life
The appeal of agritourism is growing nationwide, as more people want to see and experience where their food comes from and to escape to a simpler life — if only for the weekend.
http://www.dailyastorian.com/news/northwest/farm-stays-offer-a-taste-of-country-life/article_f7e9cac5-9b29-50b6-b26e-63753be219d2.html

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