Staff Reports
“Good Roots” will visit Subiaco and Little Rock to delve into the ways Subiaco Abbey and Urbana Farmstead are creating operational income while simultaneously benefiting their communities. “Good Roots: Agritourism” will air during "Arkansas Week" on Friday, July 9, at 7:30 p.m. on Arkansas PBS and livestream at myarpbs.org/watchlive.
An increasingly popular and expanding opportunity for agricultural producers, agritourism is a $1 billion industry in the United States and directly generates nearly 9 million jobs, according to a news release. In addition to generating extra income for producers, these enterprises provide social benefits for their communities.
In this “Good Roots” segment, host Lauren McCullough will visit the Subiaco Abbey’s brewery and tap room before exploring the making of habanero pepper Monk Sauce. Then, on her trip to Urbana Farmstead, McCullough will tour the farm, kitchen and market. While uncovering what makes these Natural State agritourism locations unique, McCullough will also explore their plans to ensure visitors keep coming back and investing in their area.