Agritourism. Perry Kirkham Wea Creek Orchard Lafayette, IN

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1 Agritourism Perry Kirkham Wea Creek Orchard Lafayette, IN

2 Wea Wea Creek Orchard

4 Orchard 1600 peach, nectarine and apple trees U-pick

5 Co-Market with Doud s Orchard

6 Honey from hives shared with Wildcat Creek Apiary

7 Pumpkins and gourds

8 Weddings

9 Weddings

10 School to Farm Farm to school

11 Registered Archeological Site

13 What do we sell? Products Legacy Memories Civic Pride = Agritourism

14 Logistics Permits Liability Insurance Marketing

15 Permits Tippecanoe County Building Commission - Public safety Area Planning Commission Special exception for agriculturally zoned area

16 Liability Insurance Legislative protection Prevention Common Sense

17 Insurance Liability Property damage $

18 IC Chapter 9. Limited Liability Arising From Agritourism Activities IC "Agritourism activity" Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "agritourism activity" means: (1) an activity at an agricultural, horticultural, or agribusiness operation where the general public is allowed or invited to participate in, view, or enjoy the activities for recreational, entertainment, or educational purposes, including farming, ranching, historic and cultural agricultural activities, self-pick farms, or farmers' markets; (2) an activity involving an animal exhibition at an agricultural fair; or (3) natural resource based activities and attractions, including hunting, fishing, hiking, and trail riding. As added by P.L , SEC.1.

19 IC Immunity from liability Sec. 10. (a) Subject to section 11 of this chapter, an agritourism provider is not liable for: (1) an injury to a participant; or (2) the death of a participant; resulting from an inherent risk of agritourism activities. (b) Subject to section 11 of this chapter, a participant or participant's representative may not: (1) make a claim against; (2) maintain an action against; or (3) recover from; an agritourism provider for injury, loss, damage, or death of the participant resulting from an inherent risk of agritourism activities. As added by P.L , SEC.1.

20 If you receive compensation from the participant in an agritourism activity on your property, to be receive liabililty protections under the new law you must post a warning sign and place the warning notice in any contracts signed by a participant

21 Marketing Newspaper Radio Webpage Facebook Return on investment

22 Other related stuff Civic Agriculture Farm to school MyLocalIndiana IndianaGrown

23 Indiana s Farm to School Program Helping students build a relationship with their food encourages them to make healthy choices. VISION: An Indiana where local farms, local markets, and local schools work together to ensure the health of children, farms, the environment, the economy, and communities MISSION: To provide vision, leadership and support to connect and strengthen the Farm to School movement across Indiana

24 Indiana s Farm to School Program Indiana s Farm to School Program initiated in Fall 2012 A joint effort between Indiana s Departments of *Agriculture *Education *Health Department of Education dedicated a person to oversee the program: Maggie Stephon Divided into major committees: *Grants *Procurement *Education

25 What does The Farm to school grant accomplish? $41,072 Direct contact with 50 food service directors across the state Katie Clayton, Food Science Extension specialist Identify local producers within 30 miles of targeted school districts Distribute and analyze electronic survey and interview data Generate promotional and outreach marketing display Generate a Future Steps (short- and long-term)

26 Support of Indiana's farmers, businesses and communities The Indiana Grown program is a cooperative effort among producers, processors, wholesalers, retailers and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) to brand and promote Indiana produce and production. The goal is for consumers to easily identify, find and buy Indiana grown products

27 Opportunities

AGRITOURISM RULES Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Office of the Commissioner La R.S. 9:2795.5

AGRITOURISM RULES Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Office of the Commissioner La R.S. 9:2795.5 Page 1 Title 7 Agriculture and animals Department of Agriculture and Forestry Office of the