Hawaii Cultivates Agricultural Tourism

Hawaii has ample outlets for agricultural tourism, from pig farms to coffee plantations.

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April 23, 2004, 1:00 PM PDT

"There's more to Hawaii than sun, surf, posh hotels, and gorgeous scenery. Hawaii is opening up its heartland to travelers who want to delve deeper into the local cultures. On the Big Island, especially, agricultural tourism is a growing emphasis... With the demise of the sugar cane economy in the past two decades, innovative farmers search for new crops and work with tour companies to attract visitors to their new ventures."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: Get in touch with your inner farmer on Big Island

Tuesday, April 20, 2004 in The Christian Science Monitor

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