The
Indiana Resource Guide for Agritourism (this is a large pdf file ~
pdf help) is now available. This
directory provides contact information for technical and financial
assistance, listed by the state tourism regions. This guide is designed
to help someone who is starting a new agribusiness.
It will take a while to open this, as it is a large file. If you would
prefer to receive a free copy of the CD, containing the same
information, send $3 for shipping and handling to Wood-Land-Lakes,
1220N 200W, Suite J, Angola, IN 46703. Or you can stop by
Wood-Land-Lakes office and pick one up for free.
This guide was developed by a cooperative group of partners, including
individual Resource Conservation and Development Councils throughout
Indiana, Purdue University Extension, Indiana Office of Tourism, Indiana
State Department of Agriculture, and Kathy Altman Agri-Business
Consulting.
Agritourism is
defined as a working farm or any agricultural, horticultural or
agribusiness operation with the purpose of enjoyment, education or active
involvement in the activities of the farm or operation. Examples of agritourism are:
- farm tours for families and school children,
- day camps,
- hands-on chores,
- self-harvesting of produce,
- hay or sleigh rides, and
- bed and breakfasts
- corn mazes
A National
Agritourism Web site is now online.
Agritourism World is a
national internet directory for agritourism farms. It provides a
comprehensive search engine to help tourists find farms and
help beginning or established farms improve their marketing
and internet presence. Free listings are available to farms, B&Bs,
wineries, or anything else based on the land to help promote web sites and
businesses of agritourism. |
