The NET Effect: National Extension Tourism case studies

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The National Extension Tourism network (NET) helps build local economies through sustainable tourism, agritourism, and outdoor recreation

s a trusted source of research-based information, Cooperative Extension professionals have been providing tourism-related education and programming to support informed community decision-making for more than 50 years. At the forefront of this work is the National Extension Tourism Network (NET), which engages hundreds of professionals from the Extension and Sea Grant systems, as well as from government, chambers of commerce, destination marketing organizations, and nonprofits. This publication showcases a selection of success stories from the field and shines a light on the people doing innovative work that makes in impact in their communities. Their examples show what’s possible when states commit resources for staff development and expansion to address opportunities in tourism and community economic development.

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