Please Join Us!

The 2020 International Workshop on Agritourism (IWA) will be held October 27-29 at the Hilton Burlington Hotel in downtown Burlington, Vermont, USA. The University of Vermont Extension local host committee is working on developing an exciting program for participants which will include educational sessions on pertinent industry topics, poster presentations, hands-on workshops and farm tours, networking events, and time with our exhibitors and sponsors. We invite you to extend your trip on either end of the Workshop to explore the bountiful farms, culinary experiences, arts, and other attractions in Vermont and surrounding states and provinces. Mark your calendar and make plans now to attend! 

Who should attend

Farmers, researchers, agricultural service providers, tourism experts and others interested in agritourism are invited to share their knowledge and experience.

Sponsor Opportunities Available 

We need your support! This workshop will bring together agriculture and tourism industry professionals from around the United States and beyond. Show your support for agriculture and its many cultural, economic, and environmental benefits by partnering with us as a sponsor of the 2020 event. Learn more about how you can get involved. 

Local Host:

Coming soon! 

The local host committee will begin accepting presentation proposals for oral and poster presentations in November 2019. Join our mailing list to receive an email invitation to submit. 

Attendee registration will open in February 2020. Join our mailing list to receive an email invitation to participate.

Where we've been & Where we're going

In 2018, Eurac Research hosted the 1st World Congress on Agritourism, November 7-9 in Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy. To build on the success and momentum of the World Congress, Eurac Research will partner with local host University of Vermont Extension in 2020 to host the International Workshop on Agritourism in Burlington, Vermont. Every four years, the World Congress will return to Italy. Every two years between a World Congress, a Workshop will be held in a new location by a local host in partnership with Eurac Research. 

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​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)

Winter Sleigh Ride on Farm. Photo Courtesy of Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing