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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reflections on how habitual conveniences can be contrary to "going green."

Illustration of soil sampling procedure.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The mentor-based experience introduces high school junior and senior students to the options available to them in the areas of food and fiber production and encourages them to become involved in production agriculture

The LSU AgCenter has received a $115,000 grant from the Walton Family Foundation to facilitate efforts to make the northeast Louisiana Mississippi River parishes a premiere nature tourism destination based on un-exploited natural resources and has formed an ecotourism advisory group in northeast Louisiana.

Historical information about what was on the menu in 1621 and on how turkey came to be the main course for Thanksgiving dinners.