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Final Report for FS06-197

Increasing Economic Viability and Promoting Sustainable Agriculture through Agritourism

FS06-197 (project overview)
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Projected End Date: 12/31/2008
Region: Southern
State: North Carolina
Principal Investigator:
Amy Ager
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Hickory Nut Gap Farm – Spring House Meats
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Abstract:

The purpose of the project was to increase farm revenue through agritourism activities on a sustainably operated farm and, as a side effect, educate customers about sustainable agriculture. We carried out this objective by planting a corn maze that allowed people to enjoy and appreciate the farm and how we operate it sustainably. We reached approximately 4000 people either visiting or living in our area and exposed them to a working sustainably run farm. Through this process we developed new customer relations and tied people to our farm land by providing them with an atmosphere for a fun experience with their families and friends. We hope this connection to the land and the spreading of the story of sustainable agriculture in the mountains of Western North Carolina will bring people back to our farm, increasing our income and also helping our local economy.

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