Strategies to Strengthen Agritourism in North Carolina’s Western Region (2022)

The Western region of North Carolina (Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) is home to a rich agricultural heritage and beautiful farmland. These resources,
along with the region’s unique foodways and experiences related to agriculture, hold great appeal to visitors. These existing resources provide the region with the opportunity to utilize agritourism to capitalize on the public’s growing interest in local food and tourists’ desire for one-of-a-kind experiences.

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