AgriTourism is
helping farmers and others who
have agricultural establishments
with a supplemental income by
providing a niche market. It
is allowing farmers to take
their traditional agricultural
practices and apply them in
some nontraditional ways, focusing
on engaging the visitor with
something that is both educational
and enjoyable.
AgriTourism is nothing new.
Family and friends have visited
farms all over Hawai`i from
before the plantation era. What
is new is the focus that state
and local tourism and economic
development groups are placing
on this aspect of agriculture.
The time for AgriTourism is
right, as more people seek to
buy locally grown food and become
more health conscious. Consumers
want to go to the farms, meet
the people who grow their food
and see where it comes from.
This interest alone has sparked
a large movement to opening
farms to the public for educational
purposes that can also be rejuvenating
and relaxing at the same time.
If you are involved with any
aspect of agriculture or are
in the visitor industry, either
as a tour company, or tour operator,
and are interested in AgriTourism
as a way to sustain or diversify
your farm or business, you will
want to be a member of the Hawai`i
AgriTourism Association. You
can sign up by logging on to
www.hiagtourism.org
We have members on every island
to answer your questions and
help you become a member of
this new and exciting statewide
organization. Here are the contacts
by island:
Oahu – Jill Coryell 808-637-9995
–
Hawaii Island – Ken Love
808-323-2417 –
Maui – Lani Weigert 808-283-3777
–
Molokai – Brenda Kaneshiro
808-558-8204 –
Lanai – Alberta deJetley
808-565-9331 –
Kauai – Darla Domingo
808- 635-6195 -
We look forward to welcoming
you as a member of our organization.
Sign up
today and become a part
of creating Hawai‘i's
Healthy Economy!"
Mahalo!
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