Farms could help boost West Virginia tourism
Addie Ritter’s Sinks Grove farm shifts to pick-your-own apples with 50 varieties to attract visitors. She notes wholesale profits lag while direct sales rise. agritourism links farms with heritage tourism. Janice Artemel promotes a June Shepherdstown conference on growing agritourism and partnerships with destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Ritter
Sinks Grove
Ritter
Monroe County
Morgan
Janice Artemel
Shepherdstown
Artemes
Potomac Heritage Partnership
West Virginia
Obituary and agritourism notes blend of loss and local growth
The obituary details the death of a WWII veteran and long time local, noting his military service in the Battle of the Bulge and family survivors. The article then shifts to agritourism efforts in West Virginia and surrounding areas, highlighting rural heritage, farm tours, wine promotions, and community efforts to preserve history through tourism and farm experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Y. Whitt Sr
Mary Boothe Whitt
Cedar Bluff First
Delphine Simmons
Springhill
Fla
Singleton Funeral Service
Cedar Bluff
Eddie Noe
Bill Shook
Greenhills
Claypool Hill
Charles Town
Shepherdstown
Loudoun County
Also Mentioned on This Page
W.va
A-3
Eugene Bandy
Dewey Perkins
Tommy Maggard
Joe Aliie
Earl Boyd
Frankie Deel
Jim Harris
Jack Harry
Jack Murray
Harry McGlothlin
William Hunter
Brian Cortellesi
Singleton
Netscope
Whitt
Panhandle
Artemel
Cindy Martel
State Department of Agriculture
Martel
Wolf Creek Winery
Robin Hildebrand
Ansted
Hawk’s Nest State Park
Lake
Ore
All
Erike
Sonali
Cele Taned
Bermuda Greens
IGM
NIKE
Adidas
Teus
Jersey
Sepu
Goody
Veniors
Wey
Eee UY
Sag Harbor
Jackels