Can virtual meetings replace in-person gatherings? This month’s webinar will feature the work of an interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Vermont and Clemson University, examined whether an in-person experience made any difference in the reported outcomes and benefits of agritourism programming. The findings may surprise you!
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Compiled and edited by members of the NET Communications and Executive Committees: Natalie Chin, Kristen Devlin, Mercedes Fraser, Molly McManus, Xinyi Qian, Gwynn Stewart, andRead More
In August, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced $485,000 for a new project led by Doug Arbogast, Rural Tourism Development Extension Specialist at West Virginia UniversityRead More
This webinar took place on Tuesday, September 24, 2025 The recording is available here. The September 2024 NET webinar featured the CREATE BRIDGES program: CelebratingRead More
A case study exploring visitation patterns and visitor demographics at an outdoor recreation destination A recording of this webinar is available here. Dr. Choi’s presentationRead More
This newsletter was sent to subscribers on May 21, 2024. It includes a spotlight feature on the Western region, a webinar announcement, news of grants and awards, and a call for articles!
Congratulations to members of the Agritourism Research and Extension Collaborative, who were recognized with a 2023 USDA NIFA Partnership Award for their multi-state work advancingRead More
As a result of a partnership developed from the NET Outdoor Recreation Working Group, team members from The Ohio State University (OSU) Extension and University of Minnesota Extension were awarded a $40,000 a grant from the North Central Regional Center for Rural Development Small Grants program to customize a curriculum to the outdoor recreation sector.
A new NET fact sheet (published 4/2024) shows how Extension is currently engaging with the OR sector and makes the case for greater investments to help communities manage the challenges and opportunities OR presents.
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