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California Agritourism News e-mail archives
Below are archived issues of  the California agritourism e-mail newsletter from the UC Small Farm Program. For more information about agritourism, please contact Penny Leff at (530) 752-7779.
 
  • California AgTour Connections August 2016  (8/25/2016)
  • Articles include:

    www.calagtour.org update & marketing plan
    Help plan upcoming regional workshops?
    Heirloom tomato maze uses hay bales
    Santa Barbara Gaviota Coast Plan
    Sierra Valley Ag & Art Trail
    UC research shows marketing effectiveness
    Useful resources
  • California AgTour Connections July 2016  (8/4/2016)
  • Articles include:

    Recorded webinars posted online
    U-Pick membership programs
    County zoning ordinance updates
    Santa Barbara winery ordinance
    Farm stay promotion at farmers' markets
    CalAgTour.org directory and calendar
    Useful resources
  • California Agritourism News June 2016  (6/23/2016)
  • articles include:

    "Agritourism Conversations" webinars
    San Diego agritourism, specialty foods workshop
    Customer engagement: Garlic Braiding Party
    NAFDMA Advanced Learning Retreat
    Santa Barbara Winery Ordinance
    Useful resources
  • California Agritourism News May 2016  (5/27/2016)
  • Articles include:

    Agritourism lunchtime webinars continue
    San Diego Agricultural Promotion ordinance
    Butte County TBID: Explore Butte County
    Yolo County agritourism discussion
    San Mateo County Food Safety meeting
    Livestock & poultry owners survey
    Funding opportunities
    Calagtour.org directory
    Useful resources
  • California Agritourism News April 2016  (4/26/2016)
  • Articles include:

    Lunchtime webinars & Online forum
    Emergency Preparedness website
    Marketing tool: Vayable
    Guide for land use changes
    Some funding opportunities
    Calagtour.org directory
    Useful resources
  • California Agritourism News January 2016  (1/29/2016)
  • Articles include:

    Marketing guide response?
    El Dorado County ordinance update
    Agritourism Intensive classes pics
    CA Small Farm Conference
    Upcoming workshops
    CalAgTour.org directory
    Useful resources
  • AgTour Connections December 2015  (12/22/2015)
  • articles include:

    Agritourism Intensive classes
    Small Farm Conference
    CalAgTour.org directory
    Funding opportunities
    Useful resources
  • AgTour Connections November 2015  (11/6/2015)
  • articles include:

    Agritourism Intensive classes
    Just published: Guide to regional marketing
    Small Farm Conference scholarships
    New Projects starting
    CalAgTour.org directory
    Useful resources
  • AgTour Connections July 2015  (7/13/2015)
  • Articles include:

    2016 CA Small Farm Conference
    Specialty Food Workshops
    North Bay agritourism
    San Diego Agricultural Promotion Program
    CalAgTour.org directory
    NAFDMA Advanced Learning Retreat
    Hayride Safety
    Useful Resources
  • AgTour Connections May 2015  (5/28/2015)
  • Articles include:

    CA Agritourism Maps
    Agritourism Intensive Classes
    Report from Statewide Agritourism Summit
    2016 Small Farm Conference
    CalAgTour.org directory
    Cottage Food Workshop
    Sonoma County Farm Trails
    Local Partners for Agritourism
    Useful Resources
    Funding Opportunity
  • AgTour Connections February 2015  (2/24/2015)
  • Articles include:

    Statewide Agritourism Summit
    CA Small Farm Conference
    California Agritourism study
    CalAgTour.org directory
    Useful agritourism resources
  • AgTour Connections December 2014  (12/5/2014)
  • Articles include:

    Statewide Agritourism Summit
    California Small Farm Conference
    Mapping California agritourism
    Some December fun
    CalAgTour.org directory
    Useful resources
  • AgTour Connections October 2014  (10/23/2014)
  • Articles include:

    Place-Based Innovation Study
    California Small Farm Conference 2015
    California Counties Changing the Rules
    An Idea: Crop Signs
    CalAgTour.org directory
    Some useful resources
    A few funding opportunities
  • AgTour Connections June 2014  (5/30/2014)
  • Articles include:

    Building a Farm Trail project
    Agritourism Intensive classes
    CalAgTour.org directory
    San Diego farmers needed
    Farm festivals
    Useful resources
    Funding opportunities
  • AgTour Connections January 2014  (1/22/2014)
  • Articles include:

    Stories from "Agritourism Intensive"
    "Discover California Fairs" in Santa Barbara
    CalAgTour.org directory & event calendar
    State Legislative Hearing on agritourism
    Yuba Co. regulatory changes & workshop
    California Small Farm Conference 2014
    Coming up soon...
    A few funding opportunities
  • AgTour Connections October 2013  (10/28/2013)
  • Articles include:

    Agritourism Intensive Classes start soon
    CalAgTour.org directory & event calendar
    Starting a Farm Trail Project
    Discover California Farms...at the fairs
    California Small Farm Conference
    Comment NOW on FSMA
    Coming up soon...
    Funding Opportunities
  • AgTour Connections July 2013  (7/10/2013)
  • Articles include:

    Agritourism Intensive Classes
    CalAgTour.org Directory and Calendar
    California Counties Agritourism Updates
    Discover California Farms Web Portal
    Agritourism News from Other States
    Farm Camp!
    Workshop Ideas Needed for Conference
    Coming up Soon
    Funding Opportunities
  • AgTour Connections October 2012  (9/27/2012)
  • Articles include:

    Fairs & farms collaboration workshops
    Agritourism planning classes start soon
    CalAgTour.org directory
    Cottage Food Bill signed
    California Small Farm Conference 2013
    New resources & reports
    Coming up soon
    Funding opportunities
  • AgTour Connections August 2012  (8/1/2012)
  • Articles include:

    Fairs & farms collaboration workshops
    Agritourism planning classes soon
    CalAgTour.org directory
    Sonoma speed-dating
    Coming up soon
    WSARE funding
  • AgTour Connections May 2012  (5/4/2012)
  • Articles include:

    Fairs & farms collaboration workshops
    Agritourism planning class materials
    More agritourism planning classes soon
    CalAgTour.org directory
    California Homemade Food Act update
    New farm trails maps & events
    County regulatory updates
  • AgTour Connections January 2012  (1/19/2012)
  • Articles include:

    Statewide agritourism summit report
    County regulations update
    Sonoma Marin Cheese Trail
    CalAgTour.org
    Facebook
    Customer service survey
    Small Farm Conference
    Other conferences and workshops
  • AgTour Connections September 2011  (9/20/2011)
  • Articles include:

    Statewide agritourism summit
    Fresno & Glenn Co. agritourism classes
    Online agritourism course
    California Agricultural Almanac
    CalAgTour.org online directory
    Facebook
    Other great resources
  • AgTour Connections July 2011   (7/21/2011)
  • Articles include:

    New agritouorism manual
    Online course
    Statewide workshop
    Facebook
    CalAgTour.org
    USDA Funding
    "Growing Agritourism" wrap-up
    Insurance advice
    Lake County spotlight
    Dinuba farm stay
    Feather Down Farm Days
    Other great resources
  • AgTour Connections May 2011  (5/5/2011)
  • Articles include:

    "Growing Agritourism" Central Coast workshop
    Regional gatherings
    CalAgTour.org directory
    Facebook
    Tour partners
    Insurance survey
  • AgTour Connections April 2011  (3/31/2011)
  • Articles include:

    Our new Facebook page!
    Extension Online agritourism class
    New farm trails groups organizing
    Tag team tour tip
    "Growing Agritourism" workshop updates
    The corn maze financed the farm
    Butte County innovative zoning solutions
    Indiana limited liability law
    Farm stays get new help
    CalAgTour.org directory & event listings
  • AgTour Connections November 2010  (11/24/2010)
  • Articles include:

    "Growing Agritourism" workshops
    Funding Opportunities
    Using Social Media
    California Small Farm Conference 2011
  • AgTour Connections July 2010  (7/30/2010)
  • Articles include:

    All-new CalAgTour.org event calendar
    Help plan workshops
    Delta agritourism group
    Talk, taste and tour
    "Farm stay" without the stay
    I just play one on TV
    USDA funding
    Real Time Farms
  • AgTour Connections May 2010  (5/12/2010)
  • Articles include:

    All-new www.CalAgTour.org
    Upcoming workshops
    Geotourism map
    Farm field trip guide
    U-pick success
    Online tour booking
    Putting on a feast
    Mariposa County zoning update
    Sierra Valley Passion for the Land
  • AgTour Connections March 2010  (3/11/2010)
  • Articles include:

    Small Farm Program update
    Spring tour sampler
    Festivals flourishing
    Get ready for October
    Merced County organizes
    Funding opportunities
    Educational events
    Small Farm Conference report
    Cultural and Heritage Tourism Symposium report
  • AgTour Connections January 2010  (1/15/2010)
  • Articles Include:

    Small Farm Program Update
    Potter Valley rodeo fundraising
    Bring on the bus tour!
    Garden Theater Tours
    Delta agritourism planning
    County news
    CDFA funding available
    Join CalAgTour.org
    California Small Farm Conference
    Upcoming events
    Pedro Ilic awards
  • AgTour Connections December 2009  (12/4/2009)
  • Articles include:

    Create a blossom trail
    Christmas tree association
    New insurance options
    Niche farming workshops
    Travel outlook improving
    Join CalAgTour.org
    California Small Farm Conference
    Pedro Ilic awards
    NAFDMA Convention
  • AgTour Connections October 2009  (10/27/2009)
  • Articles include:

    UC closes Small Farm Program
    USDA Funding available
    Corn maze in Dixon
    Pumpkin patch ideas
    Hoes Down Harvest Festival
    Limited liability for agritourism?
    No riders!
    Join CalAgTour.org
    Join the agritourism listserv
    2010 Small Farm Conference
  • AgTour Connections September 09  (9/22/2009)
  • The second issue of California AgTour Connections. Articles include:

    Join the conversation
    Farm Tours for profit?
    New agritourism groups organizing
    Tuolumne farm & ranch tour
    Pie Ranch barn dance
    County plans and regulations online
    Funding available
    Upcoming events
    Join CalAgTour.org
    One-minute survey
  • AgTour Connections July 09   (7/27/2009)
  • The first issue of California AgTour Connections. Articles include:

    Join CalAgTour.org
    Agritourism survey results
    Historic Humboldt barns
    New state farmstand rules
    Ag Adventures replaces maps with cards
    Can they find you with GPS?
    County agritourism regulations online
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