News Release Distributed 09/05/14

OAK GROVE, La. – Landowners in Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi can learn how to earn additional income from their agricultural lands, recreational property or timberland during an outdoor business workshop on Oct. 16.

“Whether you have considered using your lands for outdoor enterprises or already have a business that you wish to expand, the information at this workshop will help you,” said LSU AgCenter agritourism coordinator Dora Ann Hatch.

Experts will talk about outdoor revenue potential, conservation ecosystem enhancements, liability issues, agritourism potential, farm bill opportunities, land management, outdoor recreational opportunities and carbon payments.

The workshop will be at the Thomas Jason Lingo Community Center, 10284 Louisiana Highway 17 in Oak Grove. The event begins with registration at 8 a.m. and presentations at 8:30 a.m. The workshop will end at 3:30 p.m.

Registration is $25 per person or $30 per couple. Individuals may register online at www.lsuagcenter.com/agtourismworkshop or by mailing a check payable to LSU AgCenter, to LSU AgCenter, 195 A Community Rd., Oak Grove, LA 71263.

For more details, click here or contact Hatch at 318-927-9654, ext. 229, or by email.