UVM Extension Professor Lisa Chase Helps Lead Global Agritourism Network

Send us Fan MailI had the pleasure of speaking with Lisa Chase from the University of Vermont.  Lisa’s primary role  is the Natural Resources Specialist at University of Vermont Extension, where she focuses on the intersection between environmental management, food systems and community development. She is also the Director of the Vermont Tourism Research Center, emphasizing tourism and recreation in her programming. Lisa  has a significant focus on agritourism in Vermont.  Beyond Vermont, Lisa also collaborates as part of the National Extension Tourism Network, working with partners throughout the United States.  And, most recently, she is heading up the new Global Agritourism Network which we will learn more about in today's podcast.  I was so excited to meet with Lisa and really dig deeper into what agritourism really is. Our conversation inspired some new thinking about how we are defining agritourism and the impact of these definitions on farms and farm customers.  I hope you enjoy my conversation with Lisa Chase as much as I did. She is truly an inspiring leader who has been very effective at bringing people together towards a common goal. Vermont Agritourism CollaborativeVermont Tourism Research CenterNational Extension Tourism NetworkGlobal Agritourism NetworkSome important resources for individuals looking to pursue agritourism:Agritourism Business Planning SessionsFarm-Based Education NetworkVermont Community Loan FundUSDA Value-Added Producer GrantsUVM Extension Safety, Liability and Regulations for AgritourismThank 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