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Start-Up Connects Micro-Entrepreneurs With Tourists

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Red and yellow cherry tomatoes - Agritourism Experiences Increase Consumers' Pro-Environmental Behaviors - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jul 7, 2020

Agritourism Experiences Increase Consumers’ Pro-Environmental Behaviors

Researchers in NC State's Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management hope to create more support for agritourism experiences.
Yu-Fai Leung - From Yosemite to Antarctica, NC State Professor Examines Tourism Impacts in Protected Areas - College of Natural Resources News - NC State University

Apr 7, 2020

From Yosemite to Antarctica, NC State Professor Examines Tourism Impacts in Protected Areas

Parks and other protected areas are essential for biodiversity conservation. Dr. Yu-Fai Leung is working to safeguard these special places.

Mountain Trail - Struggling with Social Distancing? Get Outside, Experts Say - College of Natural Resources News - NC State University

Mar 28, 2020

Struggling with Social Distancing? Get Outside, Experts Say

Outdoor activity is a safe, practical way to preserve your physical and mental health during a pandemic.

Fulbright Scholar Carla Barbieri to Study Agritourism in Spain

May 1, 2019

Fulbright Scholar Carla Barbieri to Study Agritourism in Spain

Beginning in September, Barbieri will spend four months at the University of Alicante studying the entrepreneurial success of farmers.
Women walking in park

Aug 27, 2018

Sick and Tired? There’s an App for That

Dr. Jason Bocarro and partners working in public health and wellbeing are testing a revolutionary new app that communicates with patients and helps them fill park prescriptions for a more healthy lifestyle.

P1Tourism

Jan 7, 2016

Start-Up Connects Micro-Entrepreneurs With Tourists

Researchers at NC State University say they’ve created a way for the public to easily find and connect with these smallest of small business owners, who often not only serve as experts at their crafts but are also top-notch tour guides in their community.