Yes, Penn State Extension offers a variety of programs and outreach for local and national communities on sustainable management of land for tourism. Examples include webinars, articles, and programs:
On Demand Webinars
Low Infrastructure Agritourism: Picnicking and Walking Trails. Learn about considerations when adding walking trails and picnicking opportunities to a farm.
Beekeeping Around the World: Lesotho. Explore the impact of beekeeping in Lesotho on the three pillars of sustainability: Environmental, Social, and Economic aspects
Adding Lavender to Your Farm: How and why to add lavender to diversify farm products and agritourism options
Articles
Agritourism Diversification: Lavender Production. This article discusses several agritourism opportunities that lavender production offers farms and provides an overview of production and harvest. Budgets for establishment, planting, and mature production of two varieties are also provided.
Agritourism Diversification: Walking Trails and Picnicking. Well-maintained walking trails and picnicking opportunities on farmland allow for more agritourism opportunities.
Agritourism Diversification: Low-cost and Low-maintenance Overnight Farm Stays
Growth Strategy: Year-Round Sales for Farm and Food Businesses. Ways to diversify income or extend the farming season can be an essential ingredient in ensuring that a business continues to thrive and be sustainable year after year.
Starting or Diversifying an Agricultural Business. Small-scale farming can be a very satisfying lifestyle, but to be financially successful farmers also need to view the operation as a business.
Programs
Penn State Agritourism Program provides research and educational support for agritourism operators and the organizations that support them.
Learn more about Penn State’s progress on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals HERE and on SDG15 HERE.
