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Virginia’s largest barn quilt trail runs through Greene County

March 28, 2019

With 70 quilt images on display countywide, the Blue Ridge Barn Quilt Trail in Greene County is Virginia’s largest barn quilt trail and one of the largest in the U.S., according to the Greene County Department of Economic Development and Tourism.

Agriculture Business, Agritourism, News

Fifth Virginia Agritourism Conference to be held in Roanoke

March 14, 2019

The 2019 Virginia Agritourism Conference on April 3 and 4 will provide agritourism entrepreneurs with resources and ideas.

Agriculture Business, Agritourism, Conferences, Meetings and Events, News

Monticello’s agrarian roots still growing today

May 30, 2018

Monticello—lush lawns, stately columns and abundant agriculture. That’s right, former President Thomas Jefferson’s home was once an agrarian mecca and continues that tradition today.

Agriculture Business, Agritourism, News

Agritourism conference helps important farm sector

March 8, 2018

Whether it’s selling pumpkins at a roadside stand or hosting weddings in a winery, agritourism is a $2.2 billion business in Virginia. Agritourism operators have the opportunity to attend the 2018 Virginia Agritourism Conference March 21-22 at the Great Wolf Lodge.

Agriculture Business, Agritourism, Conferences, Meetings and Events, News

Rural farmstays becoming a Virginia vacationing mainstay

March 2, 2018

Virginia is full of beautiful countrysides—and farms. For travelers looking to explore, disconnect and enjoy rural living, or learn more about farming, there are farm families who offer lodging or bed-and-breakfast accomodations.

Agriculture Business, Agritourism

Truck on over to the state’s largest tractor museum

September 27, 2017

Walk into Keystone Tractor Works in Colonial Heights, and you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. The 70,000-square-foot museum has 160 antique tractors in its main showroom, along with an antique tobacco exhibit, antique gas pumps and displays of vintage tools, toy trucks and soda bottles.

Agriculture Business, Agritourism, News

Follow the Fruit Loop Trail for hours of family fun

July 26, 2017

While Kellogg’s Froot Loops’ mascot, Toucan Sam, encouraged cereal eaters to follow their noses, the Nelson County Department of Economic Development and Tourism is encouraging people to follow a trail of farmers growing more than a dozen varieties of fruit.

Agriculture Business, Agritourism, Crops, News

Families can create memories with Virginia agritourism opportunities

May 24, 2017

Visitors to Virginia’s agritourism venues have said the experiences help them bond with family and friends, enjoy the outdoors and sometimes even experience something new. They also like to purchase local food, beer, cider or wine and other products.

Agriculture Business, Agritourism, News

Agritourism plays important role in Virginia economy

April 27, 2017

Agritourism plays an important role in the $70 billion annual economic contribution made by Virginia’s agriculture and forestry industries.

Agriculture Business, Agritourism, Crops, News, Wine Grapes

Learn how to start or improve an agritourism operation at three-day conference

March 16, 2017

Agritourism operations are in vogue right now and if you want to start one or improve an existing business, plan to attend the 2017 Virginia Agritourism Conference.

Agriculture Business, Agritourism, Conferences, Meetings and Events, News

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