in Buy Haywood’s 2015 Agritourism Guide

By Tina Masciarelli –

Can you imagine a place where farmers grow hundreds of acres of fresh produce, graze cattle, raise shrubs, trees, herbs, and bees?

A place where farmers create dozens of value added products like Peach Shine Jam & Rainbow Trout Caviar, while embodying the character of a rural community? Welcome to Haywood County, North Carolina!

Haywood is home to over 700 farms encompassing more than 56,000 acres, from sprawling picturesque farms to family-owned and operated farmsteads, making it an ideal destination for agritourism.

Agritourism is commonly defined as agriculture related outdoor recreation, educational experiences, entertainment, unique hospitality services as well as the opportunity to visit farms. In addition to being hailed as a “primary force” in our modern economy, agritourism has historic roots throughout our region dating back to the early 19th century.

Buy Haywood’s annual agritourism guide is an invitation to explore our vibrant community of agripreneurs – where heritage meets modern convenience.

It includes listings for: Farmer & Tailgate Markets, award-winning “Farm to Table” Restaurants, uniquely local Jams, Jellies, Savory Spreads and Artisan Pickles, Specialty Retail Shops, Rustic Hospitality Venues, Heritage Festivals, U-Pick Farms, Historic Preservation Sites, Educational Opportunities for all ages, and a 2015 Calendar of farm-related events and activities.

Pick up a free copy of Buy Haywood’s 2015 Agritourism Guide at the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce or the Waynesville Visitor Center, both in downtown Waynesville.

Buy Haywood Market Development Project
28 Walnut Street, Suite 4, Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-3737, www.buyhaywood.com