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Global Agritourism Network is the youngest but the largest global Agri Tourism Support Group in the World

NET Tip Tuesday: Is Agritourism Right for Me? Exploring agritourism? Start by evaluating how it complements your farm activities. There are many things to consider when deciding if agritourism is right for you. Check out this University of Minnesota Agritourism Fact Sheet for assessments and questions to help you decide: https://lnkd.in/e5dk5w34    

Understanding #Agritourism: A #Chayanovian #Analysis The paper concludes that agritourism can contribute to both #depeasantization and #repeasantization. OPEN ACCESS: https://buff.ly/4b6cz5I 🖼️ 👇

Wrapping up an interesting working experience with the Aquarium industry here in Oldenburg. The fish and aquarium trade continues to be a debated area for its impacts on reef communities and the carbon footprint of the industry. The time spent working behind the scenes of the colourful aquariums gave me some interesting food for thought on the pros and cons that exist here. The awareness and knowledge generated from keeping these animals is immense. I was impressed by the level of research undertaken by private aquarium keepers for the proper upkeep of these artificial ecosystems. However, that does not cancel out the impacts on natural ecosystems (e.g. removal of key species) and the consequences of travel and transport (e.g. plastic packaging). The aquarium trade continues to be a valuable source of income for countries. An example of this is Sri Lanka and its export of ornamental fish, with fishermen specialising in the finding and catching of marine and freshwater species. We therefore need to consider a sustainable approach while maintaining the support for local economies. For some additional reading, I recommend checking out this 2023 paper from Watson et al. https://lnkd.in/ee5Wbx5a

Soil Case Study: Pago de Carraovejas An article by Vinetur highlights the commitment of Pago de Carraovejas to ecological viticulture through the concept of living soils. This approach views soil as a dynamic ecosystem full of life, where biodiversity, including microorganisms, is essential for maintaining stability and efficient resource use. "Pago de Carraovejas uses precision tools to manage their vineyard and has implemented techniques to study soil microbial variability, aiming to enhance soil quality and, consequently, improve the quality of their wine.” The study's authors note these practices can serve as a model for vineyards in Spain and globally, supporting environmental preservation and producing high-quality wines. As the wine industry faces climate change and soil degradation challenges, prioritizing soil health and microbial diversity offers a promising way forward. Full Article: https://lnkd.in/e_-NsFtY Vinetur Alma Carraovejas USA #PagoDeCarraovejas #spanishwines #sustainableagriculture

https://lnkd.in/gRpX_8Gd PETUNGKRIYONO KAB PEKALONGAN CENTRAL JAVA 🌿 Exploring Petungkriyono Forest: Javan Gibbons & First Generation Robusta Coffee in the Archipelago 🌿 | Bedah Hutan #1 Welcome to the premiere episode of "Bedah Hutan"! In this video, we take you on a journey into one of the oldest forests in Indonesia, the Petungkriyono Forest in Central Java. This forest holds many natural mysteries, from the endangered Javan Gibbons to the First Generation Robusta Coffee in the Archipelago. 🌳 What Will You Discover in This Episode? - Meet Mr. Tasuri, a forest coffee farmer and a dedicated conservationist. He shares his story about how he maintains the ecological balance of the forest while harvesting coffee sustainably. - Join Tomi, a local content creator from Petungkriyono, as we visit Café Willow, a unique café deep in the forest. Tomi will share his views as a young person living close to the forest! - Witness firsthand the dynamic and harmonious relationship between humans and nature in the Petungkriyono Forest. --- 🎥 Why Should You Watch? Bedah Hutan is not just about exploring the beauty of Indonesia’s nature but also about learning from local communities that coexist with the forest. This episode teaches us how we can support forest conservation by enjoying forest products like wild-grown coffee without harming the environment. 💡 Did You Know? - The Javan Gibbon is one of the rarest primates, critically endangered, and only found on a few islands in Indonesia, including Java. Protecting its habitat in forests like Petungkriyono is crucial for its survival. - First Generation Robusta Coffee growing in Petungkriyono is part of the historical journey of coffee in Indonesia and around the world. This coffee is still traditionally harvested directly from wild trees in the forest. --- --- ✨ Support Indonesia’s Forest Conservation! If you care about nature, the environment, and conservation, support us by: 1. Subscribing to our channel. 2. Liking this video to help expand its reach. 3. Sharing this video with friends who also love nature. 🌍 Join the Movement for Sustainable Forests By watching and supporting this content, you play an active role in preserving Indonesia's natural beauty and empowering local communities that depend on the forest’s resources. 🔔 Hit the notification bell to get updates every time we upload a new video, so you never miss another exciting adventure in "Bedah Hutan"! #RelungIndonesia #BedahHutan #ForestExploration #JavanGibbons #RobustaCoffee #ForestTourism #NatureConservation #Ecotourism #Biodiversity #ForestConservation #ClearRivers #CoffeeFarmers #Petungkriyono #IndonesianForests

How can we nurture local economic growth while also embracing our responsibility to protect the Amazon? 🌴 This is the central question of Amazon Week at the Brazilian Embassy of Paris (Ambassade du Brésil à Paris - Embaixada do Brasil em Paris), where our CEO Damien Binois had the pleasure of meeting our client Amanda Weiss of Gourmandinha. From September 23 to 27, this event tackles crucial issues: the fight against deforestation, the bioeconomy, financing and sustainable technologies. At Nossa!, we believe that açaí cultivated through organic, fair-trade, and agroforestry practices offers an innovative path to harmonize economic development with the preservation of our planet. And you, what's your opinion on this dilemma between economy and ecology?

Check out this Jan 23rd webinar on "Business Planning for Agritourism Enterprises." Hosted by the National Extension Tourism Network and the Global Agritourism Network. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gDhzzJA8

It is great to see this work evolve under your leadership Carla Barbieri and also the many minds from around the globe contributing to the discussion. The primacy of agriculture needs to be front and centre in agritourism. This is critical because as we work to advocate for new policies, programs, laws and regulations to support agritourism, we must ensure that agriculture is not compromised by the tourism activity. And that real farming families are able to offer authentic agritourism in a way that compliments their core farming business. The world is losing our food production lands to development at an extraordinary rate. Defining agritourism in a way that ensures the tourism experience remains an ancillary activity to primary production is vital to protect farm land and farming communities. Without a definition, that clearly expresses what agritourism is and importantly what it is not, is very important, without it we cannot advocate for reforms that will support the growth of the sector.

Live and let live. This is how we would like to start this round of presentations. Today we bring you Ignacio Vaquero Lopez, sales agent for #Africa and the #Middle #East. Iñaki is a true adventurer. He has travelled to more than 35 countries all over the region and, of all of them, what stands out the most is how alike and different we all are at the same time. Curious by nature, he embarks on many of his trips alone, accompanied by books that tell him thousands of stories. For adventures, though, his life. Visiting Namibia, one hot day walking in the middle of the road, with no water and a long way to go, he met a resident who invited him to have dinner and to use his vehicle to discover the country's desert. Travelling is part of his nature. When he was younger, he lived for a year in the #United #States on a farm during the ‘corn belt’ era, which taught him to appreciate #agriculture. An #agronomist by vocation and with a master's degree in deficit #irrigation, for Iñaki life is green because it reminds him of the countryside and the places where he develops #projects with a high social impact. Grilled fish from the Gulf countries is one of his favourite foods. However, this does not make him forget his children and his wife, whom he misses the most when he is on a business visit. Looking back, he points out that the trade fair he has been to most is GreenTech #Amsterdam, but his favourite will always be Fruit Attraction in #Madrid because of the large international attendance there. And that is one of the things he enjoys the most, being able to accumulate experiences in countries that have managed to maintain their idiosyncrasies despite foreign influences. In his own words, MSC INVERNADEROS is more than a product, it means service and customer satisfaction: giving everything and always staying by your side. Want to meet the rest of the team? Follow us and don't miss anything! -- #greenhouses #invernaderos #MSCgreenhouses #MSCinvernaderos #TimeToGrowTogether