Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
In 1991 the International Herb Association
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launched 'Herb of the Inter-
national Herb Week'. The herbs that have reached International status are:
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1995 Fennel;
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1996 Monarda;
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1997 Thyme;
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1998 Mint;
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1999 Lavender;
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2000 Rosemary;
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2001 Sage;
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2002 Echinacea;
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2003 Basil;
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2004 Garlic;
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2005 Oregano and marjoram;
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2006 Scented geraniums;
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2007 Lemon balm;
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2008 Calendula;
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2009 Bay laurel;
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2010 Dill;
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2011 Horseradish;
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2012 Rose;
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2013 Elderberry;
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2014 Artemisia;
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2015 Savory.
Tea plantations
Think of tea plantations and the mind goes to terrace fields in Sri Lanka or
India. Tea,
Camellia sinensis
, will grow in many parts of the world. In Western
Australia there is one plantation; an example of a grower being an entre-
preneur and developing a product line that is different and the potential to
create a tourist attraction.
Birthday parties
We have one farmer client in the UK who went into providing children's
birthday parties. He tells us it is the most profitable venture he has ever
been involved with. Birthday parties used to be at a child's house and
then many moved off site to places like McDonald's. Parents today seek
out more unique venues and the farm can be the unique venue they are
looking for.
A barn can be converted into a dedicated birthday venue and a farm
team can put a birthday package together that includes everything from the
cake to the party trimmings. A farm team can also introduce unique features
such as a hayride and petting zoo activity that other venues cannot offer. This
