Summary: Agritourism continues to thrive in North Carolina as farms open their doors to visitors. The latest Census of Agriculture noted a 28 % increase in the value of agritourism since the last Census in 2017. According to the Census, North Carolina has nearly 1,000 agritourism farms in the state. Let this be your year to enjoy on-farm activities!
- We’ve talked a lot about Spring over the past few weeks. I guess you can tell I have been excited about its arrival, and now it is officially here!
- We haven’t talked about agritourism lately, but Spring is a perfect time to do that as people start getting outdoors to enjoy the weather.
- Agritourism has been on the rise in North Carolina as people seek to learn more about where their food comes from and to have experiences that are different than their own day-to-day life.
- In fact, the latest Census of Agriculture noted a 28% increase in the value of agritourism and recreational sales in North Carolina.
- North Carolina is now home to nearly 1,000 agritourism farms.
- Every farm is different and offers different experiences to visitors.
- Agritourism opportunities include farm tours, pick-your-own crops, farm-to-table dinners, photography sessions, school field trips, fishing, on-farm stays, flower arranging workshops and so much more.
- It is a great way for families to get outdoors and experience farm life or for grandparents to share memories and experiences from their childhoods with their grandkids.
- I know my grandkids love being at my farm and I am glad they can have that experience growing up.
- Agritourism farms can be found from the mountains to the coast. I want to encourage people to make this the year they visit an agritourism farm.
- I think you will be happy you did.
- You can go online at VisitNCFarmsToday.com or download the VisitNCFarms app to start exploring agritourism farms.
- It’s Spring, so it’s time to get outside and make some memories!