MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas PRIDE program has put its support behind park improvements, a maker space, community signage and several other community volunteer projects in Kansas as part of a bigger effort to enhance the quality of life for their residents and visitors. Officials with the organization announced funding awards for this fall. Kansas PRIDE is a […]

The 153rd South Carolina State Fair returns Oct. 12-23, with a full lineup of traditional favorites and a variety of new rides, foods, entertainment, as well as a traveling moon exhibition and the return of the CIRCUS at the Fair. “As the state’s largest event, we take pride that we’re able to showcase South Carolina’s best in […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Wildlife magazine, in partnership with the South Carolina State Library, is proud to announce that many of its almost seventy years’ worth of magazines are available to the public in digital form at no cost. “The South Carolina State Library is pleased to partner with the South Carolina Department of Natural […]

LANSDALE, Pa. — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today joined Merrymead Farm to encourage Pennsylvanians and tourists to support Pennsylvania farmers through trips to the farm this fall. Merrymead Farm is one of more than 700 Pennsylvania farms who diversify their farm operations through agritourism. “Pennsylvania farmers are entrepreneurs finding innovative ways to strengthen on-farm competitiveness. Agritourism […]

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Agritourism is a growing industry in the United States, providing opportunities for agricultural operations to generate revenue by offering visitors educational and recreational experiences, including tours, tastings and hospitality, as well as direct-to-consumer sales of products. To gauge the breadth and impact of agritourism in the country, University of Vermont (UVM) Extension, […]