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Libbie
outstepping
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Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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 Posted - May 23 2008 : 12:05:09 PM
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by Barbara Berst Adams just came in the mail! I had ordered it a while ago from Amazon.com and it was finally released. I'm excited to read it - the subtitle is, "Hosting Community and Tourists on Your Farm," which is something that someday I would like to do. Do any of you have this book yet? If so - whaddya' think of it?
OH - and there is a bunch of information about MJF in it, too - especially her B&B...
XOXO, Libbie
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Jen
Expedition Leader
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Jennifer
Calico Rock
AR
USA
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Posted - Jun 05 2008 : 07:30:04 AM
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This is a new one to me, Libbie! Will have to go look it up. Let us know how you like it. I have been so starved for just a good STORY lately that I picked up a book my aunt gave me over a year ago. It's called Midnight Cactus by Bella Pollen. So far (almost 2 chapters) pretty good - but I'm a tough reader, so I hope it keeps me hooked!
Jen
Farmgirl Sisterhood Member #9
The View From My Boots: www.bovesboots.blogspot.com
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Thistle Cove Farm
outbound
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Sandra
Tazewell
VA
USA
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Posted - Mar 16 2009 : 5:20:14 PM
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I realize this is an old topic but I've been involved in agri-tourism for close to 14 years and have made $500 in one morning hosting several classes of elementary children. When I hosted the Appalachian Heritage Festival, we had 1,000 the first year.
Ag-tourism is a great way to make money, especially when there's a limited or no liability clause in your state. I know NC and VA both have one.
Sandra at Thistle Cove Farm ~ God's blessings on you, yours and the work of your hands & heart ~
www.thistlecovefarm.com
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Jen
Expedition Leader
1384 Posts
Jennifer
Calico Rock
AR
USA
1384 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2009 : 10:23:11 AM
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That is quite an inspiration, Sandra! How cool! I'm not sure about Arkansas law, but we have dreams of hosting events here at the farm, especially once our orchard starts producing. Fingers are crossed for 1st fruit this year...
Jen
Farmgirl Sisterhood Member #9
The View From My Boots: www.bovesboots.blogspot.com
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Thistle Cove Farm
outbound
15 Posts
Sandra
Tazewell
VA
USA
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Posted - Mar 23 2009 : 5:19:52 PM
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Hey Jen...
pray like it all depends upon God and work like it all depends upon you -smile-.
Sandra at Thistle Cove Farm ~ God's blessings on you, yours and the work of your hands & heart ~
www.thistlecovefarm.com
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Jen
Expedition Leader
1384 Posts
Jennifer
Calico Rock
AR
USA
1384 Posts |
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Alee
outstepping
104 Posts
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Posted - Mar 25 2009 : 10:04:20 PM
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| That is great Sandra! That is something I would like to do when I get land. Right now I just have a large city lot with our rental house, so I am going to put in a big garden. I think the biggest thing I am going to do this summer is maybe have an Honor System veg stand in my front yard. I figure I can pick in the morning, and anything that isn't sold by dark can get canned that night. That way I can make some money (hopefully) and still preserve some food. I might only do it on days when I am home though, so I can make sure the kids on summer vacation don't start robbing me blind. |
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