Agritourism
Agritourism on apple farm
“Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.”
– Miriam Beard
Though it may not seem like a vacation, working on a farm, ranch or village and all that entails puts one into the realm of agritourism. From picking fruits and vegetables to herding livestock, agritourism is a global activity that sustains rural communities through visitation. Experiencing yourself is much better than reading in books or hearing stories from folks.
Many parts of the world now rely on agritourism to broaden and sustain their communities by promoting activities in rural areas. We all love our food and it’s a great experience to know and see how it is produced and at times enjoy authentic culinary experiences.
Howard Buffett and Bill Gates You may have seen the “60 Minutes” interview with Howard Buffett and clips from the World Food Program’s 10th Annual George McGovern Leadership Award Ceremony and global hunger conference at the U.S. Department of State but World Footprints is sharing the complete highlights. This event honored the contributions made by Howard Buffett and Bill Gates to global hunger efforts and it included keynote remarks by Vice President Joe Biden, a presentation of the awards by Secretary of State Hilary Rodham Clinton—a 2010 George McGovern Leadership Award recipient, and a panel discussion on private sector management. Members of the panel included: Howard G. Buffett; Dr. Rajiv Shah, administrator, USAID; Greg Page, chairman and CEO, Cargill; and The Honorable Dan Glickman, former Secretary of Agriculture. The panel was moderated by Betty Liu of Bloomberg News. The goal of Global Hunger Conference is to provide a universal strategy to end hunger, improve nutrition [...]
Every year Sarasota, Florida hosts its annual Forks and Corks Food And Wine Festival, featuring wines, vineyards, and wineries from France, New Zealand, Argentina, Italy, California and Washington state, and the city's finest cuisine from Mexican fare to locally sourced farm delights.
