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Working Together: A Guide to Collaboration in Rural Revitalization

By: Ann Savage, Sara Brune, Meredith Hovis, S. E. Spencer, Maude Dinan, Erin Seekamp

This publication discusses the components to collaborate successfully in rural revitalization efforts. If focuses on coming together, staying together, and growing together to create a social mechanism stakeholders can use to work toward common goals.

Financial Incentives for Forest Management

By: Rajan Parajuli, Stephanie Chizmar, Mark Megalos, Robert Bardon Woodland Owner Notes

This publication provides an introduction to the various financial incentives available to woodlot owners. Both federal and state governments offer financial incentive programs; several of these programs provide cost-sharing payments that reimburse landowners for timber management activities. Other programs provide tax incentives, tax credits and deductions for reforestation expenses.

Economic Contribution of the Forest Sector in North Carolina, 2022

By: Rajan Parajuli, Robert Bardon

This publication discusses contributions the forest sector makes to the North Carolina economy.

The Economic Impact of North Carolina's Shellfish Mariculture Industry

By: Eric Edwards

Factsheet summarizing the economic impact of North Carolina's shellfish mariculture industry.

Creating the Perfect Blend: Community Resources Needed to Support a Sustainable Craft Beverage Industry

By: Claudia Gil Arroyo, Whitney Knollenberg, Carla Barbieri, Kathryn Boys, Alyssa Stroker

The growing craft beverage industry is generating tourism in Wake County. This publication discusses the resources needed to sustain growth in the industry and the related benefits it produces to understand ways to advance craft beverage tourism.

North Carolina Women’s Success in Agritourism: Turning Challenges into Opportunities

By: Mirza Farzana Halim, Carla Barbieri, Susan Jakes, Duarte Morais

This publication presents the results of interviews with women in agritourism across North Carolina. It discusses the successes, challenges, and opportunities these women face in the agritourism industry and offers conclusions on strategies to overcome challenges and improve success.

The Economic Impact of North Carolina's Wild-Caught Commercial Seafood Industry

By: Eric Edwards

Factsheet summarizing the economic impact of North Carolina's wild-caught commercial seafood industry.