Agricultural tourism, or agri-tourism, operations provide a bridge between urban and rural dwellers. Agri-tourism is one alternative for improving the incomes and potential economic viability of small farms and rural communities. Some forms of agri-tourism enterprises are well developed in California - including fairs, festivals, etc. Other possibilities still offer potential for development. For more information visit the University of California Small Farm Center website.
To read a Capital Press article (March 8, 2007) on the agritourism workshop for small farmers at the 2007 California Farm Conference visit http://www.capitalpress.com/main.asp?SectionID=94&SubSectionID=801&ArticleID=30873&TM=50399.86
New Agritourism Manual!
Agritourism and Nature Tourism in California, by Ellen Rilla and Holly George
UC Cooperative Extension, 168 pages
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2005.
Publication 3484 ISBN 1-879906-76-7. $25.00
Agritourism and nature tourism are steadily growing industries, due in part to an increasingly urban population. This manual has been written to help California farmers and ranchers explore the feasibility of operating an agritourism or nature tourism enterprise. The easy-to-use workbook format will walk you through steps needed to establish your own tourism enterprise. It includes hands-on activities, valuable analysis and planning tools.
To order, contact: University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources 1-800-994-8849 or order online at the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources website.
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