Home > Community > Community Rural Development > Agritourism Best Management Practices and Plan of Operation [Image: BMP and Plan of Operation] Best management practices are suggested practices that an agritourism professional can use to minimize risks in an agirtourism enterprise.These best management practices can be used in the plan of operation under “suggestions to minimize risks.” Plan of Operation [Image: Plan of Operation] An agritourism plan of operation is a planning document that assists agritourism professionals in complying with La R.S. 9:2795.5 to reduce agritourism liability. Agritourism Blog Please visit the Agritourism blog for more information about agritourism in Louisiana. Click Here for Lead Louisiana Blog Instructions on how to post comments to the Evaluation blog.  more articles... Agritourism -- a new agricultural business enterprise [Image: agritourism] Agriculture and tourism together present unique opportunities for farmers to diversify and expand their operations. This brochure provides the steps in developing an agritourism business venture. Registration How to register for E-Business: How to Sell on eBay Course Curriculum Link for curriculum. Course Description Click here for the learning objectives and the mission statement of Lead Louisiana. Course Information Course description, objectives and schedule for the E-Business: An Introductory Course. Agritourism Workshop in Belle Chasse [Image: AGRITOURISM WORKSHOP] The LSU AgCenter is offering an educational workshop in Belle Chasse to assist people in developing their own agritourism enterprise. Topics discussed include: What is Agritourism?; Explanation of new limited liability agritourism law, La. R.S. 9:2795.5; Rules and Regulations; Plan of Operation; Certification Process. Evaluation Report: E-Business: An Introductory Course, 2008-2009 [Image: Screen shot] Evaluation report based on participant feedback during the pilot program phase in 2008 and 2009. E-Business: An Introductory Course [Image: Louisiana Delta Initiative E-Business: An Introductory Course 2009] Fall 2009 course offerings in rural Louisiana. E-Business Topics: How Business Use the Internet to Make Money; How to Establish a Credible Web Presence; How to Start Blogging for Business; Basics of eBay; Searching the Internet for Better Prices; New Ideas for Building Customer Loyalty; Options for Getting a Business Online; Explore the Cost of Establishing a Website; Successful Marketing Strategies. About the DRDC Faculty Faculty include: Agritourism Roadshow Schedule [Image: 2009 Agritourism Roadshow] The LSU AgCenter is offering a series of educational programs across the state, beginning July 21, 2009 to assist people in the agritourism business. Click for more information...