INDEX

 

National Emu Week (N.E.W.) Article INDEX

N.E.W. Announcements

1.)  N.E.W. Begins

1a.) National Emu Week

2.)  N.E.W. Announcement Schedule

3.)  Press Release Timeline

4.)  Planning Guide

5.)  N.E.W. Needs You

6.)  N.E.W. Event ideas

7.)  N.E.W. Needs you to Participate

8.)  N.E.W. Reminder

9.)  Participate in N.E.W.

10.)  Promote National Emu Week

11.)  National Emu Week Logo

11a.) N.E.W. Label

12.)  Do Not Give Up

13.)  Why It is Called a Week

14.)  N.E.W. Events

15.)  Last Minute Reminders

16.)  Thoughts on Promotion

 

         Activity Sheets

17.)  Activity Sheet Information

17a.)  Emu Chicks

18.)  Color the Emu

19.)  Count the Emus

20.)  What is the Difference

21.)  Color by Number – Easter Surprise

22.)  Finish the Emu

23.)  Help Father Emu

24.)  Pappa Emu and Chick

25.)  Super Emu

 

Proclamation

26.)  How To Get a N.E.W. Proclamation

27.)  N.E.W. Proclamation Template

28.)  Seeking a Proclamation

 

Motivational Articles

29.)  Setting and Reaching Goals - the Power of 3

30.)  Power of Positive Thinking by Henry Ford

 

31.)  Speaking and Presentation Tips

 

32.)  Roadside Farm Signs

 

School Hatching Guide

33.)  School Hatch Project - Preview

34.)  School Hatch Project - #1

35.)  School Hatch Project - #2 Incubating Directions

36.)  School Hatch Project - #3 Resources

 

Business-Financial Plans

37.)  Starting a Farm or Business

38.)  Emu Pens and Fencing

39.)  IRS Facts – Is it a Hobby or a Farm

40.)  Creating a Business Plan Info

40a.) Creating an Emu Ranch Business Plan

41.)  Emu Farm Business Plan Example 1

42.)  Emu Ranch Business Plan Example 2

43.)  Thoughts On Promotion

44.)  Financial Statement Form

45.)  AgPlan Financial Spreadsheet.

46.)  Feasibility Study

47.)  Feasibility Form

48.)  Pricing Your Products

49.)  Credit Card Identification

50.)  Before You Hatch

 

Marketing

51.)  Marketing Plan Info

52.)  Marketing Basics

53.)  Marketing Guide and Template

54.)  Market Your Company

55.)  Marketing #1

56.)  Marketing #2

57.)  Marketing #3

58.)  Marketing #4

59.)  Guerilla Marketing

60.)  Guerilla Marketing Ideas

61.)  Making Your Marketing Effective

62.)  Promote your Business

63.)  Increasing Sales

64.)  Marketing Tips for Customer Satisfaction

65.)  How to Approach Restaurants

66.)  How to Approach Retail Stores

67.)  Unsatisfied Customers – Problem or Opportunity

 

Farm Tours

Ag-tourism

68.)  Honeysuckle Farm

69.)  Animal Welfare Act – Bird Rules

70.)  How to Start an Ag Tourism Business

70a.) Ag Tourism tips

71.)  Turn Ag into Tourism

71a.) Agritourism RESOURCES

72.)  How to Organize an Emu Farm Tour

73.)  Sharing Your Farm

74.)  Farm Event – How They Did It

75.)  Charging for Farm Tours

76.)  Guest Book Instructions

77.)  Guest Book Blank Pages

 

Farm Security

78.)  How to Secure your Farm or Ranch

79.)  Animal Activist Warning

80.)  Animal Activists – Secure Your Farm

 

Biosecurity

81.)  Ag Tourism Health & Safety Guidelines

81a.) Agritourism Animal Safety Checklist

82.)  Biosecurity Checklist

83.)  Visitors During Bird Flu

83a.) Biosecurity Tips for Visitors

 

Poster Examples

84.)  N.E.W. Celebration

85.)  Farm Tours

86.)  Farm Tour Flyer

87.)  Soil Sisters Open House

89.)  Ag-tourism (WATA) Harvest Trail

 

Brochures

90.)  “What’s An Emu” CD

91.)  “What’s An Emu” Brochure

 

Legal Issues

92.)  Farm Visitor Liability Concerns

93.)  Legal Issues in Hosting On-farm Events

94.)  Legal Issues in Hosting Farm Tours

95.)  Legal Issues – Local law

96.)  Ag-tourism Tips

97.)  Ag-tourism Benefits and Risks

98.)  Ag-tourism Concerns

 

Media Public Relations

            Write a Press Release

99.)  How to Write a Press Release

100.)  Submitting Press Releases in 9 Steps

100a.) Submitting Press Releases

101.)  Getting Your Headline Noticed

102.)  Writing Effective Marketing

103.)  Public Relations Basics – Craft your Story

104.)  Tell your Story

 

Fill-in-the-Blanks Press Releases

105.)  Texas Size Easter Basket Fill-in-the-Blanks

106.)  Emu Chicks Easter Press Release Fill-in-the-Blanks

107.)  N.E.W. Chair Announced Fill-in-the-Blanks

108.)  Egg Decorating Contest Fill-in-the-Blanks

109.)  Requesting a Proclamation Fill-in-the-Blanks

110.)  Proclamation Received Fill-in-the-Blanks

111.)  Open House – Farm Tour Fill-in-the-Blanks

112.)  N.E.W. Celebration Fill-in-the-Blanks

113.)  Students Visit Fill-in-the-Blanks

114.)  School Hatching Fill-in-the-Blanks

115.)  State N.E.W. Events Fill-in-the-Blanks

116.)  Emu Farmers Ready for N.E.W. Fill-in-the-Blanks

117.)  Membership Meeting Fill-in-the-Blanks

118.)  State Election Results Fill-in-the-Blanks

119.)  An Event Fill-in-the-Blanks

119a.)  Presentations and Displays Fill-in-the-Blanks

 

Video Taping and Pictures

120.)  Video Taping Your Farm or Ranch

121.)  Photo Suggestions To have On Hand

122.)  Taking Pictures of Your Products

123.)  Photo Backdrop Ideas and Light Box

 

Media Relations

124.)  How to Media relations 101

125.)  Cheat Sheet for Reporters

126.)  Finding Media Contacts

127.)  Last Minute Media Contacts

128.)  Media and Public Relation Tool Kit

128a.) FULL-FARM Tool Kit

129.)  Create a Press Kit in 9 Steps

 

130.)  Note Taking Tips

 

131.)  Tips for Bloggers

 

Booths and Presentations

132.)  Presentations and Displays

132a.) LIBRARY PRESENTATION

133.)  Booth Display and Show Tips

134.)  Booth Volunteer Guidelines

135.)  Home and Travel First Aid Kit

136.)  Farmers Market Tips

 

137.)  YouTube Videos to Use During Your Farm Tours or At Your Booth

 

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