Ann Savage, New TE Associate
Introducing Ms. Ann Savage, the newest employee of the Park, Recreation, and Tourism Management’s (PRTM) Tourism Extension office. After …
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Food Safety and Disaster Preparedness Resources
Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, ice storms and other natural disasters can cause power outages or water damage that can put …
Hope4NC Helpline Available for COVID-19, Hurricane Stress
The Hope4NC Helpline (1-855-587-3463) is a statewide resource for North Carolinians experiencing stress and trauma from COVID-19 or natural …
Be Prepared
The most important thing that you can do to protect yourself and your property is to be prepared for …
Cooper Issues State of Emergency and Transportation Waivers for Isaias
[View Executive Order 154 | Issued July 31, 2020] North Carolina is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Isaias with …
Supporting Families in NC Tourism Industry
One great thing about the tourism industry is that there is a huge variety of jobs, a demand for …
Woodland Owner Webinars on Demand
Webinars are a great opportunity to learn about different forestry topics from experts in the field, and we have …
Farmers Markets During the Pandemic: A Vendor's Perspective
Ambling through the colorful displays and wafting fragrances of potted plants is, for me, a crucial part of the …
New Predetermined Coastal Evacuation Zones
Last week, North Carolina announced the implementation of the Know Your Zone initiative for the state’s coastal communities. The …
Supporting Black-Owned Businesses in North Carolina
Tourism Extension aims to support individuals, businesses, and organizations working in the tourism sector across North Carolina. One community …
Everyone Is a Birder! Updates to North Carolina Birding Trail Website
The North Carolina Birding Trail (NCBT) has recently launched an updated website with new maps features, a mobile-friendly format, …
Tourism Extension Is Hiring!
The Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management (PRTM) at NC State University is seeking qualified applicants for a …
Resources for Farms and Agribusinesses: Responding to COVID-19
North Carolina State Extension office has compiled a list of resources and information for farms and agribusinesses developed in response …
Still Open! Restaurants and Businesses Adapt
On March 17, 2020, unrelated to St. Patrick’s Day, Governor Roy Cooper issued an executive order to limit the …
Rural Tourism Research: Linking North Carolina and Senegal
McKenzie Herlihy, an undergraduate student at North Carolina State University, took her knowledge of tourism development and an eagerness …
COVID-19 Resources
NC State Extension’s Food Safety site has compiled some resources that provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19. These …
Springtime Can Bring Severe Weather - Be Prepared
As springtime in North Carolina brings warmer weather, severe weather becomes more likely. It is important to be prepared …
Sharing Agritourism Practices; a Sabbatical in Spain
An interview with Dr. Carla Barbieri, professor at North Carolina State University, about her sabbatical in Spain this past …
North Carolina Oyster Trail: Bringing Back an Old Pearl
With inspiration from an initiative in Virginia, a research team has assembled to investigate the potential of the North …
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