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Tourism and Recreation in Vermont

Tourism and Recreation in Vermont. Promoting Conservation and Sustainable Development. Lisa C. Chase Natural Resources Specialist, UVM Extension Director, Vermont Tourism Data Center March 13, 2009. Logic Model. Source: University of Wisconsin Extension website. Accessed: April 18, 2008.

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Tourism and Recreation in Vermont

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  1. Tourism and Recreation in Vermont Promoting Conservation and Sustainable Development Lisa C. Chase Natural Resources Specialist, UVM Extension Director, Vermont Tourism Data CenterMarch 13, 2009

  2. Logic Model Source: University of Wisconsin Extension website. Accessed: April 18, 2008. http://www.uwex.edu/ces/pdande/evaluation/evallogicmodel.html

  3. Situation Recreation and tourism in Vermont have a long history of contributing to the economy, influencing the culture of local communities, and impacting the natural environment. Although many communities are quick to embrace tourism for its perceived economic benefits, tourism development can result in negative social and environmental impacts and inequitable distribution of economic benefits.

  4. Outputs Outputs Activities Agritourism Support in the Northeast Recreation on Private Lands Vermont Travel Industry Conference National Extension Tourism Conference Economic Impacts of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail Sustainable Transportation for Tourism

  5. Direct Sales Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service 2007 Census

  6. Direct Sales by State MA=9, CT=13, VT=17, ME=23, NH=25, RI=42 Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service 2007 Census

  7. Direct Sales Per Capita Direct Sales by State VT=1, ME=3, NH=4, CT=5, MA=12, RI=14 Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service 2007 Census

  8. Direct Sales &Agritourism

  9. Percentage of Farms RI=3, NH=8, CT=9, MA=10, VT=16, ME=19 Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service 2007 Census

  10. County Breakdown 2007 Census of Agriculture Combined Direct Sales and Agritourism Income by County US County ranking: Addison Co. ranked 28th Chittenden Co. ranked 105th Windsor Co. ranked 129th Rutland Co. ranked 153rd Windham Co. ranked 154th Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service 2007 Census

  11. Inputs Inputs USDA SARE grant Extension faculty Extension staff Partners (VF!A) Collaborators

  12. Outputs Outputs Participation Farmers Woodland owners Tourism and recreation businesses Extension colleagues and collaborators

  13. Outputs Outputs Activities 1. Agritourismtraining modules are developed 2. 700 farm operators participate in workshops in the Northeast 3. 140 farm operators receive technical assistance 4. Publications include scholarly journal articles and mass media outreach.

  14. Outcomes Outcomes - Short Term - Learning Agritourism workshop 2/9/09

  15. Outcomes Outcomes - Short Term - Learning Agritourism workshop 2/9/09

  16. Outcomes Outcomes - Short Term - Learning Agritourism workshop 2/9/09

  17. Outcomes Outcomes - Short Term - Learning Agritourism workshop 2/9/09

  18. Outcomes Outcomes - Short Term - Learning Agritourism workshop 2/9/09

  19. Outcomes Outcomes - Short Term - Learning Agritourism workshop 2/9/09

  20. Outcomes Outcomes - Short Term - Learning Agritourism workshop 2/9/09

  21. Outcomes Outcomes – Medium Term Agritourismproject 140 farmers will take actions that help them: (1) start a new agritourism venture; (2) improve an existing venture; or (3) decide not to begin a venture based on business analysis.

  22. Outcomes Outcomes – Medium Term Agritourism project

  23. Outcomes Outcomes – Medium Term Agritourism project

  24. Outcomes Outcomes – Medium Term Agritourism project

  25. Outcomes Outcomes – Medium Term Agritourism project • “Will increase being available to schools and organizations.” • “Sell membership to farm club.” • “Maple tours for the off-season.” • “Pairing and tasting events.” • “Green Hotel certification.” • “Customer satisfaction survey.” • “Value added products.”

  26. Outcomes Outcomes – Long Term Agritourism project 70 farmers that have adopted new agritourism practices report improved farm viability

  27. Next Steps Follow-up survey Regional collaboration Complementary grants

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