| 09-16-09 *Co Dept Ag News* Fall Fun Close To Home… « BARN OnAir ... |
(September 17, 2009)
According to a survey conducted by Colorado State University in conjunction with the Colorado Department of Agriculture, 13.2 million visitors experienced Colorado agritourism in 2006, contributing $2.2 billion to the state economy. ...
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| ColinJong.com: Rediscover Telaga Air |
(September 16, 2009)
[Agritourism is a style of vacation that normally takes place on a farm or ranch. This may include the chance to help with farming and ranching tasks during the visit. Agritourism is considered to be a niche or uniquely adapted form of ...
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| Kelowna Capital News New agritourism website to be developed for ... |
(September 15, 2009)
The Similkameen Valley Planning Society is developing a new AgriTourism website to capture the diversity of the Similkameen Valley and encourage tourism and ...
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| New agri-tourism website to be developed for the Similkameen |
(September 15, 2009)
The Similkameen Valley Planning Society is developing a new Agri-Tourism website to capture the diversity of the Similkameen Valley and encourage tourism ...
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| The New Agritourism: Hosting Community and Tourists on Your Farm ... |
(September 15, 2009)
The New Agritourism is a beneficial guide for sustainable development and tourism programs. It is an excellent resource focusing on the implementation of agritourism and community based tourism projects. ...
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| Rounding Third and headed for the home stretch:#farm,#agritourism, |
(September 15, 2009)
Rounding Third and headed for the home stretch:#farm,#agritourism,. September 15. What's up Doc? On the way to being Raspberry Wine! Cabbage Patch. Pa, Pa, Pa....Peppers! Maters' still going strong! Vineyard view. LaCrescent Vineyard ...
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| Library Challenge book review: The Maui Book of Lavender « Hawaii ... |
(September 15, 2009)
Aside from being a book about the only lavender farm on Maui and one of Hawaii's most successful AgriTourism ventures, it's a real reflection of Hawaiiana because of the values that are emphasized throughout its pages. Love of the land, ...
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| Sysco signs on for Michigan apples hotel promo |
(September 15, 2009)
Along with the apples, the committee is distributing copies of the Michigan Farm Marketing & Agri-Tourism Association's new Farm Market, ...
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| Farm turns to entertainment, visitors |
(September 14, 2009)
They didn't know it, but the fourth-graders from Backman Elementary School in Salt Lake City were representative of a trend in agri-tourism as they visited ...
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| Tour of Central Jersey farms showcases cream of the crops |
(September 14, 2009)
For example, the 90-acre Von Thun Farm on Ridge Road is a fine example of the "agritourism" approach — inviting the public onto a farm for activities such ...
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| Kentucky Agricultural News: Commissioner Farmer Encourages ... |
(September 14, 2009)
Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer encourages all Kentuckians to check out one of the Commonwealth's more than 300 farm destinations during Kentucky Agritourism Month in September. “A trip to the farm gives people a chance to treat ...
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| Things to Do in the Pocono Mountains - Outdoor Activities, Skiing ... |
(September 14, 2009)
Search the Official Pocono Mountains website for Things to Do, including Outdoor Activities, Skiing, Fishing, Family Activities and more from the Official ...
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| Farms Are for Lovers |
(November 3, 2008)
For their wedding at Oz Farm in Mendocino County, Calif., Kate Schatz and Jason Pontius came up with unusual gift baskets, which included head lamps, flashlights, walkie-talkies and other items better suited for construction workers than teary-eyed guests.
But this was a farm wedding, without hotel-like amenities, and the couple from Oakland, Calif., wanted to make the 30 or so friends and relatives staying the weekend as comfortable as possible.
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| Uniting Around Food to Save an Ailing Town |
(October 8, 2008)
This town's granite companies shut down years ago and even the rowdy bars and porno theater that once inspired the nickname "Little Chicago" have gone.
Facing a Main Street dotted with vacant stores, residents of this hardscrabble community of 3,000 are reaching into its past to secure its future, betting on farming to make Hardwick the town that was saved by food.
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| New Alliance Hopes To Preserve Kentucky's Old Barns |
(August 18, 2008)
A few Kentucky agencies met recently to discuss preserving parts of Kentucky's rural landscape that are as familiar as its rolling hills: Its deteriorating barns.
Representatives from the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, Preservation Kentucky, the Kentucky Heritage Council and others met recently to talk about an alliance to preserve that buildings that exemplify Kentucky's rural agricultural traditions.
Barn-preservation programs exist in at least 20 states, including Indiana and Ohio. Some barns and farm buildings remain in use across Kentucky, but there are many that are in poor condition, and are increasingly empty or marginally used. Others are dismantled as former farmland is used for roads, housing or industry.
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| Jump on agritourism wave and stay on a farm |
(August 18, 2008)
The setting sun gilds the blond grasses covering the rolling hills of western Marin County. I am sitting on the front porch of the bunkhouse at Cow Track Ranch, rocking in a rickety yet comfortable chair and looking out at a herd of 160 Black Angus beef cattle.
They are milling and mooing outside their barn, anticipating the evening feed. A horse watches me from an adjacent pasture. The earthy scents of grass and animal blend with the smells of ripening tomatoes, lavender, garlic and parsley growing in a garden just a few feet from my feet.
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| The New Agritourism: Hosting Community and Tourists on Your Farm (Book Review) |
(August 18, 2008)
Every October my family makes the trek down the hill from our southeastern Pennsylvania home to Savidge Farms in rural Alburtis where a vast U-pick pumpkin patch is accompanied by a miniature golf course, a corn maze, a combine-turned-jungle-gym and a gift shop.
While we grow pumpkins as part of our cover-crop and no-till experiments at here in the Rodale Institute farm fieldsand the farm-operations guys are generous in handing them out to employeeswe are, nevertheless, dedicated to faithfully making the short trip to the Savidges each year for the haywagon ride, the ritual of picking out and hauling in our own hulking pumpkin from the field, and to support our farmer-neighbors.
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| Agritourism Event Ideas |
(August 13, 2008)
Looking for an easy way to get started? Here are some "tried-and-true" ideas that have worked well for celebrating Ag Day!
Farmers Markets
Local Farmers Markets are usually starting up around this time of the year. What better place to emphasize the importance of agriculture? Arrange to have music, samples, fun games for kids and make a day of it.
Ag Day Breakfast
Host an Ag Day breakfast for local government and business leaders. Identify a keynote speaker to talk about agriculture and plan your menu around locally grown and raised agriculture products.
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This article was provided by the Agriculture Council of America in support of the National Agriculture Day program. For more information on Ag Day visit, www.agday.org.
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| How to Start a Pick-Your-Own Operation |
(August 13, 2008)
Farmers often consider converting to a pick-your-own (PYO) because there is reduced labor required for harvesting, PYO's sell produce that is too fragile to ship, and most of the post-harvesting tasks (sorting the produce, storage, packaging, shipping) are eliminated. There are disadvantages, too, however: PYOs generally require long working hours and more liability insurance, the location of the farm must be reasonably close to population centers, and there must be room for parking and traffic.
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This article was provided by pickyourown.org
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| Turnkey online alpaca store for sale |
(April 10, 2008)
Would you like to operate a successful online retail store featuring alpaca products? CuriousAlpaca.com is for sale. Check it out:
www.CuriousAlpaca.com
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| Agritourism Offers Opportunities for Farm Operators |
(April 10, 2008)
In 2004, approximately 52,000 U.S. farms2.5 percent of all farmsreceived income from farm-based recreation, totaling about $955 million. Farm-based recreation, or agritourism, refers to a wide variety of onfarm recreational and entertainment-related activities, including hunting, fishing, petting zoos, horseback riding, and onfarm rodeos. As farmers look for alternative sources of income, farm recreation may expand to play a more important role in the future.
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| Agritourism could be the next cash crop |
(April 4, 2008)
Just weeks after attending an agritourism workshop series in Emporia, 13 new agritourism businesses registered with the State of Kansas this morning in Topeka
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| Great domains for sale for alpacas and agritourism |
(July 11, 2007)
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- www.AlpacaTour.com
- www.AlpacaTrail.com
- www.AgritourismTour.com
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| Variety Draws Tourists to New York Farms |
(July 3, 2007)
DEBORAH JEANNE
SERGEANT
New York Correspondent
Diversifying one’s business often provides additional income in narrow niche industries or those with fluctuating income. Farming is no different. Many farms in New York are turning to “agritourism” to generate more profit.
The public is welcomed on these farms to tour the facilities, stay overnight at the B&B, attend seasonal events, shop at the market, or pick produce. Some farms offer a restaurant, ice cream cones, children’s activities, and educational presentations. The attractions vary, but the goal remains the same: bring people to the farm to increase profits.
That’s why farms get into agritourism, and tourists — locals and vacationers alike — can’t seem to get enough. Now that most people are at least a couple generations removed from the rural lifestyle once commonplace among the population, agritourism offers a way to get back in touch with their heritage.
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| N.J. farmers rely on special visitors |
(October 29, 2006)
By JEANNE RIDGWAY
Courier-Post Staff
WASHINGTON TWP.
Thousands of school children descended upon Duffield's Farm last week where they rode in farm wagons and made scarecrows by stuffing itchy hay into old flannel shirts and jeans.
The youngsters may not know it, but these playful farm activities, and others like them, help keep New Jersey green in more ways than one.
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| Tourists keep Michigan farms growing -- Corn mazes, cider mills draw visitors |
(October 23, 2006)
ALAIEDON TOWNSHIP -- Being family-friendly has helped the Everett family farm stay in business.
Sycamore Ridge Farm has been home to five generations of Everetts since 1912. They farm only 25 of their 90 acres and keep going by selling their produce directly to the public.
The Everetts are among the growing number of Michigan farm families catering to what are called agri-tourists -- city dwellers and suburbanites who patronize pick-your-own farms, cider mills, wineries, hayrides, corn mazes and other farm activities.
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| Entrepreneur rethinks farming income |
(October 23, 2006)
Salt Lake Tribune - USA
... Eckert, who formed Eckert AgriMarketing, has since become a speaker nationwide, teaching the basics of agritourism to help farmers supplement their incomes and ...
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| Growing Rwandan Tourism Industry Develops New Concept. |
(October 23, 2006)
Voice of America - USA
... In Rwanda, Silverback Adventures has recently added agritourism to its list of offerings. ... Kayihura distinguishes between agritourism and ecotourism. ...
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| Curious Alpaca .com launches |
(July 14, 2006)
Check out the newest online alpaca gift shop at CuriousAlpaca.com.
They stock locally made alpaca products, as well as a large line of imported items. Find something for everyone in the family at CuriousAlpaca.com.
www.CuriousAlpaca.com
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| Mandarin groves add variety to foothills |
(January 30, 2006)
The Associated Press
LOOMIS — Garlic has drawn hordes of tourists to Gilroy every summer for years. Half Moon Bay has its pumpkins; the ranches around Placerville have Apple Hill.
Now come the new kids on the block: Placer Valley’s mandarin groves.
Heading to the Sierra foothills in winter to buy citrus by the 10-pound bag and to tour orchards bursting with plump fruit might seem counterintuitive. But in this protected valley, whose soil and climate are ideal for mandarins, their orange glow along winding country roads reflects the fall foliage palette and brightens the early winter landscape long after pumpkins have been consigned to livestock feed.
Stopping to chat with growers, wander the orchards, sample hot mandarin orange tea and maybe catch some music and browse local art makes a perfect pastoral weekend.
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