Category: Featured

Article written by Stacey Sterns, UConn Extension, and the Northeast Communicators Network

Agritourism Grows Opportunity Across the Northeast

From farm stays and corn mazes to wineries, maple operations and educational tours, agritourism has become a powerful economic driver for communities across the Northeast. By blending agriculture, tourism and education, farms are diversifying income, supporting local jobs and strengthening ties between producers and the public.

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Story created by the Northeast Communicators Network

As food prices rise and access to healthy options remains uneven, families across the Northeast continue to face mounting challenges tied to food security, chronic disease and limited nutrition knowledge. Barriers to healthy eating that can affect both immediate well-being and long-term health outcomes heighten these pressures.

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Written by Stacey Sterns, University of Connecticut and the Northeast Communicators Network

Extension and research partnerships spark entrepreneurship, revitalize rural economies, and create lasting change across the region.

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