Photo by Matthew Orchard, Courtesy of Origins of Food

International Workshop on Agritourism
Conference. virtual events. networking. 

The International Workshop on Agritourism (IWA) is a global network of  farmers and ranchers, tourism experts, researchers, educators, agricultural service providers, and others interested in promoting agritourism.

IWA is a project of eurac research. We invite you to attend our 2022 conference, join our free monthly virtual gatherings, and network with others in agritourism.

Attend Our 2022 Conference

Join Our Free Virtual Gatherings

Network with Agritourism Colleagues

Photos: left - photo by Dennis Curran, courtesy of the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing; center - screenshot from October Zoom virtual gathering; right - ​Flower Valley Farm, home of Flower Valley Conservation Trust in the Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa.

Please join us at our 2022 conference
INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON AGRITOURISM
August 30 - September 1, 2022

Join international agritourism practitioners and professionals at the IWA conference on August 30 - September 1, 2022. Attend in person in Burlington, Vermont, USA or participate virtually.* Meet other farmers and ranchers, tourism professionals, researchers, educators, agricultural service providers, and rural economy providers. Share your on-farm experiences, research, and expertise with colleagues from around the world. 

*IWA was originally scheduled for October, 2020, and postponed until 2022 due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. We’re currently planning to hold a hybrid event, with on-site and virtual attendance. Plans may change due to Covid. Please join our email list or follow us on social media for updates.

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COVID-19 Readiness: Keeping You Safe & Healthy at the International workshop on agritourism

The University of Vermont Extension, Eurac Research, and the Hilton Burlington Hotel want to make all registrants that attend the in person 2022 International Workshop on Agritourism feel safe while at the event. All decisions made going forward will be based on our primary concern for everyone’s safety. We will continue to closely monitor the status of COVID-19 and will follow all CDC and state-mandated guidelines at the conference in August - September 2022. As we get closer to the conference dates, we'll have additional updates to share regarding necessary requirements or recommendations that pertain to the safety of our event participants which may include proof of vaccination and/or a negative COVID test within 72 hours of attending the Summit, and a mask requirement. We are evaluating our plans and safety policy regularly and will post updates to this website as needed. 

Photo courtesy of Rise & Root Farm in New York

​Agritourism: a successful and growing example of sustainable tourism

​Agritourism offers farmers the possibility of diversifying and generating additional income through on-farm activities. This helps to maintain the viability of active farms and rural communities. Agritourism enterprises support and promote agricultural resources, traditions and culture. (Source: Adapted from Eurac Research)

Photo Courtesy of Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing