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(03/27/24) The USDA announced a $166,668 technical assistance grant for rural Louisiana communities through its Rural Energy for America Program.
In November 2016 and March 2017, the LSU AgCenter offered two agritourism workshops series titled “Managing Financial and Legal Liabilities” and “Safety and Eme
The LSU AgCenter offered two agritourism workshops titled Safety and Emergency Management in March 2017.
The LSU AgCenter offered two agritourism workshops titled Managing Financial and Legal Liabilities in November 2016.
Agriculture and tourism together present unique opportunities for farmers to diversify and expand their operations. This brochure describes the steps in developing an agritourism business venture. (PDF format only)
Best management practices are suggested practices that an agritourism professional can use to minimize risks in an agirtourism enterprise.These best management practices can be used in the plan of operation under “suggestions to minimize risks.”
If you own your own land and want to increase your income, accommodations through bed and breakfast venues is one way to do this.
A quarterly e-newsletter providing information on how to start, grow or sustain your agritourism venture. Topics covered in this newsletter highlight some of our recently certified agritourism operations and a new resource to enable landowners to host camping.
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FRANKLINTON - Press Release – The four-year Connect My Louisiana broadband Internet initiative of the LSU AgCenter is providing touchscreen computers, 3-D printers and other high-tech equipment to local offices for public use. Washington Parish is one of the 18 parishes where the Connect My Louisiana grant has provided this technological equipment, said LSU AgCenter agent Lacy Keating.
This workshop will provide information on the USDA's dietary guidelines using the new "My Plate" icon. We will be learning about the features available on their new website. My Plate is a new icon that is simpler to use than the traditional food guide pyramid. The website also allows you to personalize your food plan based on age, height, weight, and activity level. There is also a guide to help you determine which food group a particular food should go into and its calorie content.
News coverage of the Connect My Louisiana Initative
This one-day tri-state workshop is designed to show landowners how to earn additional income from their farm or ag land, recreational property or timberland. Experts will talk about revenue potential, conservation ecosystem enhancements, liability issues, agritourism, Farm Bill opportunities and carbon payments. See brochure for registration information.
High-speed (broadband) Internet connections are being made available to rural areas of Louisiana, and the LSU AgCenter is preparing people to take advantage of this resource through an educational program called Connect My Louisiana. “What is Broadband?” is the first class in the series and will cover various types of broadband, explain connection speeds, and where to find broadband in your area.
Louisiana Market Maker course packet
List of the Connect My Louisiana teaching team
This one-day workshop will provide landowners, agritourism operators and tourism officials with information on how to start, grow and market a tourism venture on agricultural lands. Experts in the field will share their success stories. See brochure for registration information.
Each type of social media has a different focus, from text updates to photos and videos. What you need to do is figure out which one or how many you want to use. This presentation will give you an overview of the various types of social media out there and what each one does, such as Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, You Tube, Pinterest and Blogs.
Each type of social media has a different focus, from text updates to photos and videos. What you need to do is figure out which one or how many you want to use. This presentation will give you an overview of the various types of social media out there and what each one does, such as Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, You Tube, Pinterest and Blogs.
This one-day workshop will provide landowners and current or prospective businesses with information on supplemental income opportunities from ecotourism/agritourism ventures. Targeted participants include coastal landowners; farmers; charter and guide fishermen and hunters; marina owners; and swamp tour operators.
This one-day workshop will provide landowners with information on supplemental income opportunities using natural resources on their land.
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This one-day workshop will provide landowners with information on supplemental income opportunities using natural resources on their land. Topics will include cost-share assistance programs; fee-based hunting and fishing; nature and riding trails; wildlife and birding; liability and legal considerations; and testimonials from landowners who are engaged in outdoor recreation. Participants can include landowners and others who would like to develop an outdoor business.
This one-day workshop will provide current and prospective businesses with information on supplemental income opportunities from natural resource tourism. Targeted participants include coastal landowners, farmers, charter and guide fishermen, marina owners and swamp tour operators.
The half-day workshop held in conjunction with the 2013 Ag Expo in West Monroe will provide current and prospective horse owners with information on supplemental income opportunities related to the equine industry. Equine professionals will discuss the following topics: revenue potential for equine businesses, general horse training, horse psychology, trail riding, selection and use of proper track, managing liability and use of social media to begin or enhance the growth of your business.
A Connect My Louisiana Summit will be held in Hammond on January 15, 2013.
A Connect My Louisiana Summit will be held in on March 5, 2013.
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Braodband summit- save the date page
Braodband summit- save the date page
Connect My Louisiana is a broadband Internet education and awareness initiative for Louisiana.
Selling your handmade items, crafts and vintage items on the Internet has never been easier. This workshop will introduce you to a few of the online tools available to sell items online and help you determine which tool is the right fit for the items you have for sale. Each of the tools has different markets, different seller fees and different options. Correctly determining which tool you use can impact your profit.
The nature of online business is changing rapidly with the advent of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Blogger and many more social networking sites. Therefore, establishing an online presence for business is increasingly easy and low cost. This class presents participants with important global online business trends and the steps necessary to establish a successful online business.
Each type of social media has a different focus, from text updates to photos and videos. What you need to do is figure out which one or how many you want to use. This presentation will give you an overview of the various types of social media out there and what each one does, such as Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, You Tube, Pinterest and Blogs.
Twitter is a simple micro blogging service built around the concept of instant messaging with short updates- less than 140 characters. You can post updates using the twitter website, software on a browser, mobile phone or through instant messages. This class will cover creating an account, setting up a profile, and creating and reading tweets.
Introduction to Tablets course packet
High-speed (broadband) Internet connections are being made available to rural areas of Louisiana, and the LSU AgCenter is preparing people to take advantage of this resource through an educational program called Connect My Louisiana. “What is Broadband?” is the first class in the series and will cover various types of broadband, explain connection speeds, and where to find broadband in your area.
Landowners who have considered an outdoor recreational enterprise as a business venture, those who would like to expland an existing operation or anyone interested in generating additional income from their property should attend this one day workshop. Land management specialists, enterprise operators, attorneys and bankers will present the facts and figures and lead "hands-on" sessions to help draft an outline of a business plan.
Landowners who have considered an outdoor recreational enterprise as a business venture, those who would like to expland an existing operation or anyone interested in generating additional income from their property should attend this one-day workshop. Land management specialists, enterprise operators, attorneys and bankers will present the facts and figures and lead "hands-on" session to help draft an outline of a business plan.
This workshop will provide information on the USDA's dietary guidelines using the new "My Plate" icon. We will be learning about the features available on their new website. Learning how to use My Plate will guide you in making good decisions about what you should eat. The website also allows you to personalize your food plan based on age, height, weight, and activity level.
A quarterly e-newsletter providing information on how to start, grow or sustain your agritourism venture. Topics covered in this newsletter include: new agritourism survey, food trends for 2012, nature-based tourism, MarketMaker, local chefs linking to new markets online, new dairy blog, free classes teaching online marketing and using internet to get your business noticed.
The LSU AgCenter was pleased to host the first Wireless Ed Roundtable in Louisiana on Oct. 24, 2011, in Baton Rouge. Speakers from WirelessED, Consumer Action, and the LSU AgCenter discussed the importance of broadband Internet connectivity at the meeting hosted in Efferson Hall and broadcast out to Acadia, Franklin, St. Tammany and West Carroll parishes.
The roundtable will educate consumers about how to make informed choices to select and use a wireless plan and the Connect My Louisiana boardband program.
Workshop will focus on agritourism enterprise development of wildlife and water systems on farmlands. Guest speakers will talk about revenue potential, outdoor recreational opportunities on farmlands, how to start an outfitters business and legal concerns. Speakers will discuss hunting, fishing and crawfish. Nationally known river guide John Ruskey will speak and offer a canoe trip on the first day of the workshop.
Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at Curry Farms, Inc. in Rayville for a one-day workshop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn agritourism basics from expert speakers and tour an agritourism operation. Registration costs $25 payable in advance or on site.
Please visit the Agritourism blog for more information about agritourism in Louisiana.
Evaluation report based on participant feedback during the pilot program phase in 2008 and 2009.
Fall 2009 course offerings in rural Louisiana. E-Business Topics: How Business Use the Internet to Make Money; How to Establish a Credible Web Presence; How to Start Blogging for Business; Basics of eBay; Searching the Internet for Better Prices; New Ideas for Building Customer Loyalty; Options for Getting a Business Online; Explore the Cost of Establishing a Website; Successful Marketing Strategies.
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The LSU AgCenter is offering a series of educational programs across the state, beginning July 21, 2009, to assist people in the agritourism business.
The LSU AgCenter's Delta Rural Development Center documents the work of the Louisiana Delta Initiative by providing access to presentations made at the April 2 Louisiana Delta Initiative Summit meeting.
This article answers some of the most important questions new business startups face.
The Internet is fast becoming the “new economy." This article provides information on how to start a Web-based business in 10 easy steps.
This file explains the structure of delivery and philosophy behind the development of the Lead Louisiana leadership program.
Dr. Barnes explains the launch of the new leadership program Lead Louisiana. Lead Louisiana is a leadership education program offered at the parish level. The program was developed in collaboration with Southern University community rural development faculty.
Blogger comments from Class 1
How can you take the lessons learned from the egg drop activity and apply them to community problem solving?
Instructions on how to post comments to the Evaluation blog.
Link for curriculum.
Click here for the learning objectives and the mission statement of Lead Louisiana.
There are many advantages to opening an e-business. An e-business eliminates the need for a storefront and allows the owner to have flexible hours. It can also expand markets for existing brick-and-mortar businesses. In addition, owning an e-business is an advantage for some people who have physical challenges and cannot work in a normal work environment.
Deliberative Forums are national issue forums which bring people together to talk about important community issues. They focus on specific issues ranging from small study circles held in peoples’ homes to large community gatherings modeled on New England town meetings. Deborah C. Cross, CED area agent of South Central Region and the lead coordinating facilitator, compiled this summary from the Deliberative Forums.
Click here for information about Lead Louisiana.
A tool for community groups to assess their readiness for economic development.
This article provides a listing of farms which have been certified as "agritourism operations" in accordance with R.S. 9:2795.4
