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Establishing ag tourism routes

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Self-guided touring (or driving) routes allow visitors to take in a variety of ag tourism-related experiences. This fact sheet discusses things to keep in mind when considering establishing a... More ≫

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Self-guided touring (or driving) routes allow visitors to take in a variety of ag tourism-related experiences. This fact sheet discusses things to keep in mind when considering establishing a touring route, and provides information on how to establish a tour route.

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Opportunities in ag tourism ventures

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Presents a list of the many types of ag-tourism opportunities a farm or ranch operation can diversify into, including various attractions, events and services.

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Biosecurity considerations for ag tourism ventures [2005]

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The owners and occupants of ag tourism ventures may be involved in activities ranging from operating a fruit farm business to offering horseback riding holidays for guests. No matter what the... More ≫

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The owners and occupants of ag tourism ventures may be involved in activities ranging from operating a fruit farm business to offering horseback riding holidays for guests. No matter what the activity, biosecurity precautions are part of the common sense agricultural production management practices followed by ag tourism operators. Biosecurity measures can reduce the risk of introducing or spreading livestock and poultry diseases. This fact sheet outlines why biosecurity is important and who should practice biosecurity.

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Co-ordinating ag tourism familiarization tours

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A familiarization tour is used to show an invited group of participants what a group of ag tourism operators in a particular area has to offer. It is a tool to build awareness about tourism... More ≫

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A familiarization tour is used to show an invited group of participants what a group of ag tourism operators in a particular area has to offer. It is a tool to build awareness about tourism product in an area and a chance to showcase individual site operators, attractions and destinations. This fact sheet provides more information on the value of a familiarization tour, who to invite on such a tour and how to implement the tour.

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Choosing a consultant : an investment in your agricultural business [2004]

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Consultants can be an invaluable resource in making sound decisions. Properly selecting a consultant is not easy and may take a lot of time. However, the payoffs can be enormous. The time and... More ≫

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Consultants can be an invaluable resource in making sound decisions. Properly selecting a consultant is not easy and may take a lot of time. However, the payoffs can be enormous. The time and effort spent choosing a consultant is a good investment.

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Market research [2003]

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This fact sheet discusses the importance of market research as a means for business owners to obtain critical information about their business. Here, you will learn the basics of how to build and... More ≫

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This fact sheet discusses the importance of market research as a means for business owners to obtain critical information about their business. Here, you will learn the basics of how to build and execute a market research plan to help you make informed decisions.

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Managing risk for farm direct and ag tourism ventures

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The purpose of this fact sheet series is to help producers and processors understand the key elements needed to manage a business. This fact sheet discusses some of the basic components of risk... More ≫

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The purpose of this fact sheet series is to help producers and processors understand the key elements needed to manage a business. This fact sheet discusses some of the basic components of risk management for farm direct marketing and ag tourism ventures as it relates to liability issues.

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Management considerations in agricultural contracting

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The purpose of this fact sheet series is to help producers and processors understand the key elements needed to manage a business. The fact sheets also discuss some of the essential components... More ≫

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The purpose of this fact sheet series is to help producers and processors understand the key elements needed to manage a business. The fact sheets also discuss some of the essential components used to develop a business plan and assess the profitability of a business venture.

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Providing farm tours

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The purpose of this fact sheet series is to help producers and processors understand the key elements needed to manage a business. This fact sheet discusses some of the basic components and... More ≫

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The purpose of this fact sheet series is to help producers and processors understand the key elements needed to manage a business. This fact sheet discusses some of the basic components and strategies of providing farm tours.

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