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Outdoor Recreation Stewards Program Kicks Off in Montgomery County

Article Author: Celia Settlemyer, Parks, Recreation & Tourism Major The Montgomery County Outdoor Recreation Stewards Program held its first meeting Thursday, …

— 3 weeks ago, Tourism Extension

his is an awesome new program that provides hands-on working experience to diverse professionals interested in pursuing a career in the tourism and hospitality industry. Successful completion of the 600 hour rotational apprenticeship concludes with placement in a position with one of the organizations the apprentice works with. Potential Apprentices will receive an opportunity to choose a tourism, hospitality, events, venue or sports career path that aligns with their professional career goals. The Tourism Apprentice Career Track (TACT) is comprised of three distinctive tracks: a Destination Track, a Sports Track, and a Meetings & Events Track.

Tourism Diversity Matters Apprenticeship Program Seminar

Greg DeShields from Tourism Diversity Matters, will be participating in our career fair on Thursday and hosting an informational seminar …

— 1 month ago, Tourism Extension

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Actionable Advocacy Insights: The Perceived Effectiveness of Advocacy Strategies

The Actionable Advocacy Insight (AAI): The Perceived Effectiveness of Advocacy Strategies is the second in a five part series. This AAI …

— 2 months ago, Tourism Extension

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First Day Outdoors Kicks off 2023 NC Year of the Trail

Have you heard the news? Next year, 2023, is the North Carolina Year of the Trail to celebrate and …

— 3 months ago, Tourism Extension

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Actionable Advocacy Insights: Involving a Broad Range of Stakeholders

The Actionable Advocacy Insight (AAI): Involving a Broad and Diverse Range of Stakeholders in Advocacy is the second in a …

— 4 months ago, Tourism Extension

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Actionable Advocacy Insights for the Tourism Industry: Communicating the Value of Tourism

The Actionable Advocacy Insights (AAI) is a five-part series designed to help tourism industry leaders improve their advocacy planning …

— 6 months ago, Tourism Extension

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Hurricane Ian Update (9/26/22)

Hazardous Weather Update from N.C. Emergency Management Ian strengthened into a hurricane and is expected to rapidly intensify into a …

— 6 months ago, NC Disaster Information Center

NC State Extension agents, specialists and experts are educating people in North Carolina about the invasive spotted lanternfly

Invasive Insect Spotted in North Carolina

NC State Extension and North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services experts have kept a wary eye to …

— 7 months ago, NC Cooperative Extension

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A Chat With Science by the Sea

Tourism Extension recently sat down for a chat with Miriam Sutton who is the sole owner and operator of …

— 9 months ago, Tourism Extension

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Introducing the Panelist for the Open for All Workshop!

Join North Carolina State University Tourism Extension and Recreation Resources Service on Friday, December 3rd, for a virtual workshop entitled …

— 1 year ago, Tourism Extension

Text on a blue background reads: Open for All: Communicating Your Accessible Opportunities. Parks and destinations have a variety of accessible options for people with varying abilities and special needs yet the messaging, promotion and development of these opportunities are often lacking. This workshop is designed as a starting point for developing easily accessible, inclusive information for those planning visits to parks and destinations. Date: December 3, 2021. Time: 1:30 - 5pm. Image 1: child in wheelchair being pushed by adult up ramp on a playground. Image 2: ramp to a cabin over a river. Image 3: cyclist in a recumbent bike on a greenway. Text For more information and how to register please visit: go.ncsu.edu/open4all2021. Or email tourismextension@ncsu.edu. Logos NC State Extension, Recreation Resources Service, Tourism Extension, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

Open for All: Communicating Your Accessible Opportunities Workshop Dec 3rd

Join North Carolina State University Tourism Extension and Recreation Resources Service on Friday, December 3rd, for a virtual workshop …

— 1 year ago, Tourism Extension

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NCDA&CS Offers Flood Cleanup and Disposal Assistance for Pesticides

As floodwaters recede and cleanup continues in western North Carolina, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services urges …

— 2 years ago, NC Disaster Information Center

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Picking Up After the Storm on Pasture-Based Livestock Farms

Managing storms is a part of any agricultural production system, and it is brought close to home each time …

— 2 years ago, NC Disaster Information Center

Help support western North Carolina farmers and communities through the NC Farm Bureau Foundation Disaster Relief Fund by texting "Farm" to 91999.

N.C. Farm Bureau Disaster Relief Fund

The N.C. Farm Bureau Foundation has launched a Disaster Relief Fund to help farm families and rural communities during …

— 2 years ago, NC Disaster Information Center

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NCDA&CS Hotline Available for Farmers

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has activated its Agriculture weather emergency hotline to help connect farmers …

— 2 years ago, NC Disaster Information Center

Garden Recovery After a Flood

There is an increased risk of E. coli, Listeria, Vibrio, Salmonella, Hepatitis A, and Norovirus when eating produce from …

— 2 years ago, NC Disaster Information Center

Safe Food After a Flood

Safe Food After Flooding

As individuals go through their kitchen and start to sift through their food, there are certain foods that are …

— 2 years ago, NC Disaster Information Center

Kitchen Clean Up After a Flood

Communities in Western North Carolina are dealing with floodwater damage and need to know important food safety information as …

— 2 years ago, NC Disaster Information Center

A farmer addresses a group of visitors with a backdrop of an apple orchard, blue skies and a small building. The farmer is discussing her farm's origin story and since development.

The Power of Storytelling for Agritourism Farms & Destinations

Earlier this week, a workshop on storytelling was held as part of the EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems (EMFS) program …

— 2 years ago, Tourism Extension

Be a SPARK in the community. Businesses and cultural centers are vital to vibrant communities and as they recover we all have a role to play. SPARK stands for show Support, be Patience, Act with Respect and Spread Kindness. Show support by making a purchase or donation, like or follow in social media, and/or post a picture/video from visit to social media. Be patienct by preparing for longer waits, checking times and hours before visiting, and being flexible. Act with respect by following regulations of the location, being considerate of other patrons and living and let live. And spread kindness by remembering gratitude, letting people know when they do a great job and enjoying your outing! This campaign is provided by NC State Extension, Tourism Extension, the College of Natural Resources, the Mountain West Partnership and the CREATE Bridges project.

We Can All Be a SPARK!

This summer, travel is expected to have a significant rebound. Increased vaccination rates and associated declining numbers of COVID-19 …

— 2 years ago, Tourism Extension

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