For the past 10 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 the best yet 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 wheel in action,  and they get home cooked country meals all while shopping for their fall decorations. Agri-tourism in Lawrence County is growing more and more every year. The Heritage Harvest Tour brings individuals from all over Kentucky, West Virginia, and Ohio into the small community to show support and interest in what the Lawrence County community has to offer. The tour was advertised heavily on social media, local radio station, billboards, banners, and brochures. Everywhere you looked, you saw advertisement for the event. One of the ladies who originally helped organize the tour and has been involved since the beginning said the harvest tour has made a huge impact in Lawrence County. 8 locations were scattered along Route 3 and Route 23. The tour-stops during the 2019 tour estimated a total profit of $70,000.00. This is a $10,000 increase since the tour in 2018. Tour -goers and farm owners both reported that this year was the best yet! One new tour stop said she saw over 1,400 during the tour! The Heritage Harvest Tour has a loyal group of supporters. They come out rain or shine to enjoy the tour. The tour stop participants look forward to continue the success of the tour and are anxious to see what the years ahead bring!