Agri-Cultural Tourism: Linking the Arts and Humanities with Agricultural Direct Marketers and Specialty Producers

Authors

• Rhoda Burrows, South Dakota State UniversityFollow
• Anne Fennell, South Dakota State UniversityFollow
• Meredith Redlin, South Dakota State UniversityFollow
• Lynn Verschoor, South Dakota State UniversityFollow

Volume

45

Issue

6

Abstract

In South Dakota, we are linking artists and specialty producers in a unique "Agri-Cultural Tourism" approach. In sparsely populated areas, agritourism enterprises have a difficult time attracting potential tourists. By partnering specialty agricultural enterprises with nearby or regional artists and other cultural entities and events, a critical mass of attractions can be created. This article provides an example of the critical partnership between cooperative extension, stakeholders, and numerous allied organizations that served as a catalyst for an on-going Agri-Cultural tourism alliance. It also highlights key issues and steps identified by the participants to assure continued development progress in the state.

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Recommended Citation

Burrows, R., Fennell, A., Redlin, M., & Verschoor, L. (2007). Agri-Cultural Tourism: Linking the Arts and Humanities with Agricultural Direct Marketers and Specialty Producers. Journal of Extension, 45(6), Article 19. https://commons.joe.org/joe/vol45/iss6/19