Global Trends, Local Impact & What’s Next with Lisa Chase

Send us Fan MailWhen I first interviewed Lisa Chase back in 2024 and episode 5 of the podcast, agritourism felt like an emerging conversation. Fast forward to today — over 90 episodes later — and it’s clear this isn’t just a niche sector. It’s a movement. Reconnecting with Lisa gave me the opportunity to step back and really reflect on how much has evolved — not just globally, but in how we’re all thinking about food, farms, and community.What struck me most in our conversation is how agritourism continues to serve as a bridge — between urban and rural, between consumer and producer, between policy and practice. At a time when the world feels turbulent and disconnected, farms are becoming places of grounding. They’re spaces where education, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and wellness intersect in very real, tangible ways.Lisa’s work with the Global Agritourism Network reminds me that this isn’t just happening in Vermont or the United States — it’s happening in over 100 countries around the world. And yet, the core remains the same: people want connection. They want to understand where their food comes from. They want experiences that feel authentic. This conversation reaffirmed for me why this podcast matters — and why agritourism is one of the most powerful sectors shaping the future of food and travel today.Global Agritourism NetworkLisa Chase, UVM Thank you for taking the time to listen to The Agri-Tourist Podcast, for supporting our inspirational guests, and for sharing my personal journey back to agriculture.  Agri-Tourist.comHeartBeet FarmsInstagramAbout Jen Ross, The Agri-Tourist Podcast HostGlobal Agritourism Network