This study offers a comprehensive assessment of the fiscal and economic impacts of Virginia’s agritourism sector, both regionally and statewide. Using farm business and consumer surveys, the report finds that the total economic activity stimulated by Virginia’s agritourism sector during 2015 was approximately $2.2 billion, $1.5 billion of which was spent in-state. 17% of this in-state revenue was spent at the agritourism venues themselves.
Publications
The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Agritourism in Virginia
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Author
Vincent P. Magnini
Publisher
Blacksburg, VA: Virginia Tech
Page Numbers
53
Publication Date
April 01, 2017
Publication Type
Reports and Guides
State
Virginia
Keywords
Agricultural Economic Development, Local / Regional Food Systems