tourism

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is scheduled to visit Oregon this weekend.  Senator Jeff Merkley said he’s asked the Secretary for some time to come to the state and talk about important investments in tourism.   “To discuss public recreation on public lands, which, we have these extraordinary lands that are in our collective ownership.  And we want to make sure...

The USDA Announce Tuesday 58 grants to help farmers and rural businesses to reduce energy costs.  The grants, awarded in 17 states and Puerto Rico, are provided through the Rural Energy for America Program, or REAP.  Congress allocated $50 million for REAP grants and loan guarantees in 2019.  Tuesday’...

A study by a WSU professor shows that the idea of terroir tourism, or focusing on the attributes of a specific and smaller location, is growing prominence in ag tourism.   Byron Marlowe said there are now many areas and farms that are gaining reputations for a specific variety or flavor which could be a major draw.  ...