Carroll County celebrates agritourism passport pilot; 21 sites participated and grand prize drawn
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County economic development staff and community partners closed the 2025 agritourism passport pilot (June–Oct.), reporting 21 participating venues and an estimated 1,200+ passports circulated; staff drew a grand‑prize winner and highlighted marketing reach beyond the county.
Carroll County's agritourism passport pilot — launched in June and running through October — drew participation from 21 local agritourism sites, county economic development staff reported Nov. 20.
Denise Beaver, director of economic development, and Diana Hare described outreach efforts (libraries as return sites, radio spots and partnerships) and an interactive map of 75 agriculture‑related local destinations on the county tourism portal. Staff estimated roughly 1,200 passports circulated and acknowledged three participants who completed all 21 sites.
The board and staff thanked participating venues, noted top visited locations (Boggers Farm & Orchard; Carolyn's Orchard; Local Homestead Products) and performed a grand‑prize drawing for those who visited at least 10 unique sites. Economic development staff said they plan to issue photos and promote winners and sponsor venues.
Commissioners encouraged returning and expanding the program next year to boost local visitation and support small agriculture entrepreneurs.