| [Image: Dora Ann Hatch, Agritourism Coordinator]Sell Flowers at Farmers Market Expect lots of competition at the farmers market this year. That’s why you might want to consider adding something to your stand, like flowers. |
| [Image: Marguerite Frentz, Lincoln Parish AWCC Member]Convenience is Killing Us Reflections on how habitual conveniences can be contrary to "going green." |
| [Image: Dora Ann Hatch, Agritourism Coordinator]Attracting Buyers to the Farmers Market My last news article was devoted to starting and running a farmers market. Today, I want to share some ways that farmers markets and roadside stands can attract consumers. |
| [Image: Dora Ann Hatch]Forestry Lands Offer Tourism Opportunities To help forest landowners maximize agritourism opportunities, a workshop is being offered Shreveport on March 16, 2012, at the Holiday Inn, 5555 Financial Plaza in Shreveport, La., to explain how to manage legal risk on agricultural lands. |
| [Image: Dora Ann Hatch, Agritourism Coordinator]Starting a Farmers' Market The best way to provide locally grown foods is through farmers’ markets, roadside stands or farm stores.January is the perfect time of year to begin planning a farmers’ market. |
| [Image: Dora Ann Hatch]Real or Artificial Tree, It’s the Family Time that Matters Christmas tree farms open the day after Thanksgiving and continue to sell trees until Christmas Eve. Select a place that offers trees and entertainment for the family. Many of us are online shoppers and that’s a great place to search for a Christmas tree farm. |
| [Image: Dora Ann Hatch]Using Farm Crops to Attract Visitors Agritourism is growing in Louisiana and many farmers are diversifying their operations to include education and entertainment for visitors. Farmers have always shown their farming operations to guests visiting their farms, but today farmers are charging for these services. |
| [Image: Dora Ann Hatch, Agritourism Coordinator]Experience the Farm Life Agritourism gives children and their parents an opportunity to visit a working farm or other agricultural enterprise. Learn more about agritourism here and about an upcoming workshop in northeast Louisiana. |
| [Image: Gary Stockton, Parish Chair and County Agent]Weeds Can Ruin Your Pond The easiest way to control weeds in a pond starts during pond construction. If you are thinking of building a new pond, there is ample information available to help you succeed. But, for those of you that already have ponds let’s talk about aquatic weeds. |
| [Image: Dora Ann Hatch, Agritourism Coordinator]Paddling and Canoeing Workshop Coming to Monroe Interested in creating a new outdoor sports business? Then come to the two-day workshop on Sept. 28-29, 2011, entitled, “Paddling and Canoeing Business Opportunities and Leasing for Profit on Your Farm,” at Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Monroe, La. The program is offered by Mississippi State University’s Natural Resource Enterprises Program. |
| [Image: Dora Ann Hatch, Agritourism Coordinator]Would You Like to Sell Your Food Products Online? MarketMaker offers buyers a convenient Internet search tool to locate products they want, either directly from producers or through some other channel. MarketMaker is free to buyers and sellers thanks to the sponsorship of the Louisiana Department of Ag and Forestry, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Farm Bureau; and the LSU AgCenter. |
| [Image: Dora Ann Hatch, Agritourism Coordinator for the LSU AgCenter.]2011 Miss-Lou Regional Tourism Summit Presents Opportunities The Miss-Lou Regional Tourism Summit will be held in Oak Grove, La. from August 9-11, 2011, at the Jason Lingo Center. This summit is a joint effort between 16 Louisiana parishes, 17 Mississippi counties, the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service and the Mississippi Cooperative Extension Service.One can learn about how to market and brand their areas to attract tourists during this summit to be held on August, 9-11, 2011, in Oak Grove, La. |
| [Image: Dora Ann Hatch, Agritourism Coordinator.]Farm Stays Farm stays are the newest idea in agritourism within the United States. People are paying to stay on the farm and do farm chores. This new idea helps the farmer with crop harvests and provides supplemental income to his operation while providing the visitor with fun and an opportunity to experience agriculture. |
| [Image: Dora Ann Hatch, Agritourism Coordinator for the LSU AgCenter]Visit Louisiana Wineries for a "Stay-Cation" With gasoline prices still over $3 a gallon a stay-cation might be the right choice for some families. Louisiana has six wineries listed on Louisiana MarketMaker, a new website that links producer to consumer. |
| Honeybee Removal and Swarm Collection Beekeepers who will remove honeybees from walls, structures and trees or collect swarms. Some will remove other bees and wasps. Some travel across the state; others restrict their service area. |
| [Image: Dora Ann Hatch, Agritourism Coordinator]Tips on Selling Produce Winning customers over takes time but can be financially rewarding. In this article you'll find tips on how to engage customers, exceed customer expectations and more. |
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