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agro-tourism

-- Quote of the Day --  "Animals give me more pleasure through the viewfinder of a camera than they ever did in the crosshairs of a gun sight. And after I've finished "shooting," my unharmed victims are still around for others to enjoy. I have developed a deep respect for animals. I consider them fellow living creatures with certain rights that should not be violated any more than those of humans."  ~ Jimmy Stewart -- What is Agro-Tourism ? --  * Note : In the article below I'm going to refer to "farmers" as anything from grain and seed suppliers, to gardeners and meat producers.  There are several different ways of looking at Agro-Tourism .  Basically it involves communities making information and tours and markets available to the general public. Manufactures from wine to cheese, jam to pickles might offer seasonal tours as well. Parks and wildlife centers might get involved. Businesses might offer special sales,...