Red River Gorge Discovery Zone

Author: Jason Vaughn

Major Program: Agritourism Planning

The Red River Gorge is one of the most unique and inspiring parts of Kentucky.  Hiking and recreation in the area attracts an average of 200,000 visitors per year and an average of $2 million is generated to the Powell County economy.  Continuing to grow this industry is an essential part of the economic health of Powell County.  One potential barrier to increasing tourism in the county, is the lack of children's activities.  The Powell County Cooperative Extension Office

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Growing Agritourism in Lawrence County

Author: Laura Maggard

Major Program: Agritourism Planning

For the past 11 years, the last weekend in September is when everyone gets out in the country, shops local, visits local farms, businesses, churches and spends the weekend enjoying the annual Heritage Harvest Tour. The Lawrence County ANR Extension Agent collaborated with local farmers, business owners and churches to plan a self guided tour through Eastern Appalachia. The tour takes you back into time and shows you how life was many years ago. Tour goers see antique farm equipment, a spinning w

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Good Neighbors Farm Tour Continues to Educate

Author: Corinne Belton

Major Program: Agritourism Planning

As a means to bring awareness to the breadth and diversity of agriculture in Shelby County, as well as to bridge and strengthen the rural-urban interface, the Shelby County Horticulture and Agriculture Council implemented the Shelby County Good Neighbors Farm Tour for the sixth year.  This event also serves to promote Extension programming while connecting the community to local agriculture.After a two year hiatus, Cooperative Extension staff and a growing committee of Horticulture and Agri

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