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Happenings
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Agritourism
The act of visiting a working farm or any
agricultural, horticultural, or agribusiness operation for the purpose of
enjoyment, education or active involvement in the activities of the farm
operation -- as defined by Ramiro Lobo, US Extension San Diego County.
Agritourism Map Available
Easily locate pumpkin farms, wineries, dairy farms, u-pick berry farms and other agricultural adventures using the AgriMissouri Agritourism Map. This brochure will guide you to many agricultural destinations across the state, including pumpkin patches, blueberry farms, corn mazes and much more. To obtain your copy of the Agritourism Map, contact AgriMissouri at agrimo@mda.mo.gov or call 1-866-466-8283.
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AgriMissouri™ Member Showcase
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Shatto Milk Company
Shatto Milk Company was awarded the 2007 Missouri Travel Council's Pathfinder Award. The Pathfinder Award is given to an organization that has succeeded in creating an outstanding niche market for tourism.
Leroy Shatto and his family develop their milk company from an idea to the thriving business that it is today. It’s exciting to see the Missouri travel industry recognize the benefits and enjoyment that agritourism businesses bring to Missourians and visitors to our state. When asked about his business, here's what Leroy has to say:
“Not everyone has seen a cow before, let alone been allowed to milk one,” said Shatto. “We are committed to making our farm a place where people can visit and obtain an understanding of where our milk comes from and how it is bottled.”
If you haven’t visited Shatto Milk Company in Osborn, Missouri, you should definitely put it on your list of things to do. A visit to the farm is a great family activity, not only can you see their Yummy milk being bottled but you can meet the cows that provide the tasty milk. You can even purchase your own bottle of milk right there at the farm. I highly recommend the chocolate.
Congratulations to Leroy, his family and the staff at Shatto Milk Company on receiving the Pathfinder Award!
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Membership News
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January 16-17, 2009 the Missouri Department of Agriculture will host the 2009 Missouri Agritourism Conference at Lodge of the Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, Mo. To learn more about the conference visit the Agritourism page or download the conference brochure.
The Missouri Farmers' Market Association will be hosting their Annual Meeting on January 17 in conjunction with the Agritourism Conference. Visit the Farmers' Market page to register.
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Membership Benefits
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To help Missourians more effectively market
their goods and services, the Missouri legislature authorized the
AgriMissouri Program in 1985. Coordinated by the Missouri Department
of Agriculture’s Business Development Division, the promotional
program helps Missouri farms and businesses identify their products
as Missouri-made.
Promoting products grown, raised, or processed
in Missouri is AgriMissouri’s main objective. This includes
fresh agricultural products or processed products derived from agricultural
products.
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