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6 Top Spots for Agritourism in Louisiana

Named after King Louis XIV of France and home to the world-famous Mardi Gras celebration and the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana is melting pot of cultures. But even if you already knew the state was renowned for its Cajun and Creole cuisine, you might be surprised to discover it’s also home to an impressive collection of agritourism destinations that are well worth a visit on your next vacation.

Dee Dee’s B&B

Dee Dee’s Bed and Breakfast is the place to be if you fancy a weekend of fishing, roasting s’mores and savoring a true country escape. Staying here puts you conveniently close to everything from scenic byways to Civil War memorial sites and battlefields. You can also easily access the Sabine River for a day of fishing, kayaking or boating. Even though you’re up close and personal with everything Louisiana nature has to offer, you can still enjoy modern amenities and conveniences at the end of a long and fulfilling day.

WesMar Farms

Whether you’re traveling solo or on vacation with the whole family, everyone in your group is bound to enjoy an afternoon on a working goat dairy farm. WesMar Farms is located in the charming town of Moreauville and features a weekly market on Thursday afternoons in addition to year-round tours. Be sure to bring your appetite because their Farm Shop has everything from goat milk feta and chevre to goat cheese truffles. If you’d rather skip the cheese, you can always opt for a few of their goat milk soaps or other gifts and souvenirs. Make sure to call in advance if you want to see the farm because tours are by appointment only.

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Frogmore Cotton Plantation & Gins

There’s no better place to spend an afternoon than Frogmore Cotton Plantation & Gins if you have a love for all things agriculture and history. The 1,800-acre cotton plantation is owned by Buddy and Lynette Tanner. Buddy serves as a cotton producer delegate for the National Cotton Council as well as a trustee for the Mid-South Cotton Foundation. His wife grew up as a cotton planter’s daughter, and together they strive to preserve the history of Frogmore Cotton Plantation & Gins. The family provides guided tours through eight historical buildings on the property where visitors can learn about the historical and modern methods of planting, harvesting and ginning cotton. Depending on when you plan your trip, there may even be seasonal events on the calendar.

See more:  Keeping Cotton King: Nurturing America’s Favorite Natural Fiber

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Red Stick Farmers Market

It’s always fun to drop by a local farmers market when you’re traveling, and Red Stick Farmers Market is no exception. This open-air market boasts more than 50 member farmers and only offers items that are produced locally by each. You can find fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, seafood, baked goods like bread and pie, honey, milk, cheese, and a wide variety of other specialty items. Some producers even sell plants and herbs. In addition to taking home some delicious tastes and treats, your visit to the market supports local producers and the local food system in Louisiana.

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Hillcrest Blueberry Farm

Did you know blueberries are among the top fruits with antioxidant benefits? That means in addition to being absolutely delicious, they’re pretty darn good for you too. And if you happen to be staying in or passing through Gloster, Louisiana, you can enjoy some locally grown and harvested blueberries from Hillcrest Blueberry Farm . Depending on the time of year, you can inquire about their pick-your-own experience or purchase their frozen blueberries by the case. If you want something to enjoy on the spot, consider ordering their blueberry lemonade, blueberry muffins or soft serve yogurt topped with blueberries straight from the property.

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Craft Brews and Spirits Trail

While the Craft Brews and Spirits Trail isn’t a single destination to plug into your GPS, it is one of the most unique experiences for those wanting to make the most of their Louisiana adventure. There are several makers on the list: Crying Eagle Brewing Company in Calcasieu Parish includes a taproom with a rotating selection of beers that you won’t want to miss; Bayou Rum is a spirits distillery that crafts their beverages from homegrown Louisiana sugarcane; Yellowfin Vodka proudly crafts their drinks with Louisiana sugarcane as well, fermenting, distilling, filtering and bottling everything in house in Sulphur; And if you’re looking for a nonalcoholic option, Acadian Coffee Roasters is also on the trail and known for producing some of the most beloved coffee in the area.

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The catching and processing of crawfish is a huge industry in Louisiana. While much of Louisiana's annual crop of crawfish comes from native swamps and bayous, another important source of the crustacean is from farms.

We get many questions like " Where can I tour a crawfish farm? " and " Where can I take my school group to learn more about crawfish? " We discuss some answers on this web page.

Crawfish Farms

Louisiana commercial crawfish farmers provide 85% of domestically produced crawfish to Louisiana markets and across the nation.

Louisiana’s crawfish farming industry has grown to include more than 1,200 farms occupying more than 120,000 acres. Crawfish ponds have no standard size, but most are between 10 and 40 acres, and most producers manage 150 or fewer acres.

Some farmers use the crawfish ponds for growing rice at other times of the year.

Crawfish Farm Tours

Many people in Louisiana, and from across the country, have not had the experience of touring a working crawfish farm.

The Jefferson Davis Parish Tourist Commission offers field trips and group tours for those interested in how the crawfish industry works. The tours are popular with tourists, area residents and student and school groups.

The crawfish tour begins with a visit to the Tietje Crawfish Farm , a 65-acre pond near Roanoke, where the crawfish’s habitat and harvesting process are showcased.

Participants will stand on a dock, over a pond, while Burt Tietje describes the process. Viewers will also hear about the biology of the species such as dietary information, pond ecology, and harvesting equipment.

After visitors finish their lesson in harvesting crawfish, a trip to the I-10 Crawfish Cooperative begins the explanation of the marketing sector. The I-10 Cooperative will demonstrate the cleaning, grading, and distribution process. Visitors will gain an appreciation of the labor required to supply crawfish for those popular boils and for delicious recipes.

Tours also include a visit to Gator Chateau to learn more about, and see first hand, live alligators and their habitats.

Tours are seasonal, often March to May. For more information, schedules and pricing on the crawfish tours, visit www.JeffDavis.org

Reservations are required. Call the Jeff Davis Parish Tourism Office to book a tour at 337.821.5521. Tours are available for groups of 10 or more. Call the office to see if a scheduled group is going on your date, as you may be able to join an existing group tour.

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Looking to stay awhile and experience catching and boiling crawfish in Louisiana?

Mrs. Rose’s Crawfish Haven/Bed and Breakfast near Kaplan, Louisiana, is a country home-turned-hotel where guests can harvest crawfish in a nearby pond and boil them up for supper. The home was built in 1903.

Barry Toups owns the fields next to the bed-and-breakfast and farms them for crawfish. For an extra fee, he will take guests in his boat and show them how crawfish are harvested. Cajun cooking classes and Cajun dinner specials are also offered. The B&B features three rooms of varying sizes and amenities.

Also offered are seasonal crawfish excursions and tours. Guests can experience firsthand how these amazing crustaceans come to appear on our tables. A guide will assist in a unique boat ride allowing tour members to catch their own crawfish. Later, visitors can end the evening with their own crawfish boil in true Cajun style (for registered guests only).

If visitors prefer, they can catch crawfish the old-fashioned way, using hand nets and bait provided by Crawfish Haven.

The facility is located at 6807 Highway 35, north of Kaplan, LA 70548, near Abbeville, Gueydan, Lafayette and Rayne. Phone 337.652.8870.

For more information on your tour or stay in Cajun Country at the B&B, visit www.CrawfishHaven.net

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Crawfish Farm Tours

Tour tall grass farm, learn everything about louisiana’s favorite food.

Crawfish Farm group field tours in Jeff Davis Parish operate from March to May (the crawfish harvest season) Monday – Friday mornings. Spectators will experience the habitat, harvest, calculation, distribution, and consumption of Louisiana’s #1 crustacean. The tours are for groups of 10 or more and must  be booked  in advance. If you don’t have a group, call and ask if  there is a group  booked on your date, and you may be able to join in!

What to Expect

Jeff Davis Parish Tourist Commission offers field trips and group tours for prospective tourists and seekers.  The crawfish tour begins with a visit to Tall Grass Farm,  where  the  crawfish’s  habitat and harvesting process  are showcased .  Participants will stand on a dock over a pond while Burt Tietje instructs the process. Viewers will also hear about the  biology of the species , such as dietary information, pond ecology, and harvesting equipment.

After visitors finish their lesson on harvesting crawfish, a trip to the I-10 Crawfish Cooperative  begins the explanation of  the marketing sector. The I-10 Cooperative will demonstrate the cleaning, grading, and distribution process. Visitors will attain an appreciation of the labor required to supply content for famous crawfish boils. End your tour at the Gator Chateau, where you can learn all about Alligators and even hold a baby!

Finish your tour with a visit to our  Gator Chateau . When your group arrives at the  Gator Chateau , one of our alligator handlers will give a lesson on the gators- everything from their habitat, what they eat, how they grow, to how we care for them at our facility. After the lesson, you can hold one of our baby gators and take a picture with them.  Don’t  forget to bring a little spending money to shop for our gator souvenirs in our new Visitor Center gift shop! All proceeds from the gift shop go toward our Gator program!

Tour cost is $10.00 per person (ages  3  and up). Teachers, bus drivers, and home school organizers are free with the group!

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED

Call (337) 821-5521 or email [email protected] to book a tour. Tours are available for groups of 10 or more. Call the office to see if a scheduled group is going on your date, and you may join an existing group tour.

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Louisiana Plantation Tours

Tour information, group or bus tours.

ARDOYNE PLANTATION HOUSE

GUIDED TOURS:  Tuesday - Saturday  9:30 AM, 11:30 AM &  2:00 PM 

Other times available by appointment.

Tours given on a first-come-first-served basis. Appointments not necessary for individuals or small families.

CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Due to Hurricane IDA

Buy tickets at the front door just prior to tour start time.  

Closed: New Year's Eve and Day, Fat Tuesday, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve/ Day.

Check www.VIATOR.com for other closed dates or to book a tour.

   We welcome bus tours, club and school groups . Large groups (15+) must call 985-804-2271 or email us at [email protected]  to check availability and 

to reserve tour times. We will happily help you plan your visit to Houma and suggest an itinerary for your group.

Discounted Group Rates:

Groups: Adult: $15; Youth: $8

School Class Groups:          

  Adult $15;   Student: $8;               

Teacher: Free (1 per classroom)

Although you can't pay with 

plantation tokens for 

Louisiana plantation tours today, 

Ardoyne rates are the lowest around. If planning ahead, you may purchase your tickets online.

Tickets may also be purchased at the door, if available. Note that same day tickets are not sold ONLINE  the day of the tour and can only be purchased        at the door. 

Guided Tour Prices:

Adults: $17

Seniors: $16 (60+ years) 

Military: $16   

                 AAA: $16                 

             Youth (6-17 years) $10                

Free for 5 years and under.

WHAT TO SEE AT ARDOYNE

• LOCATION: Located just 2 miles from Highway 90 at Exit 200; Turn right toward Houma on Hwy 311. DISTANCE: - 45 Miles from New Orleans Airport (MSY) - 80 Miles from Baton Rouge - 90 Miles from Lafayette 

There are many collections in the home to include over 2000 books, 300 spoons,  plantation tokens, Louisiana Native American baskets , Newcomb Pottery , crystal and china, quilts, needlework,  plus paintings and prints from such artists as Alexander Drysdale and  

John James Audubon .  

The Shaffer family still owns about 300 acres of the original Ardoyne Plantation farm land. This land is leased to a local sugarcane farmer. The photo above is one of his harvesting tractors.

Take a Swamp Tour

There are several swamp tours near Ardoyne Plantation.

Greenwood Gator Farm  

Annie Miller's Son Swamp Tour.

Bed and Breakfasts

Looking for a place to stay.

 A Chateau on the Bayou Bed and Breakfast is just 20 minutes from Ardoyne Plantation and is located between Houma & New Orleans. Contact owner, Claudette Pitre, for reservations.   

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Louisiana Farm Tour

Oct 27, 2022 to Oct 30, 2022

Frogmore Plantation 11054 Highway 84 , Baton Rouge , Louisiana 71334

September 15, 2022

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Cannatella Farms is one of the stops along the way during the Heartland Tours Experience.

At long last, the agritourism company Heartland Tours is launching their first official Louisiana Farm Tour. Travel with musicians James and Taylor McCann across the region's agricultural landscape, meeting the farmers behind our food face to face at seven stops that include Frogmore Cotton Gin and Plantation, Natchitoches Peca Co., LSU Center for River Studies, Sugarfield Spirits, Fullness Farm, ICCR Dairy, and Cannatella Farms. The three-day experience includes delicious local meals and live music all the way through, and ends with a farm-to-table experience with live music at La Casetta in Melville. Participants can take advantage of the entire experience for $1,000—which includes hotel stays, meals, and transportation—or various a la carte options starting at $30. Details at heartlandtoursla.com. 

Read more about Heartland Tours and the McCanns in this feature from our July 2022 issue. 

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St. Joseph & Felicity Plantations

Vacherie louisiana ~ working louisiana sugar farms, open 7 days a week, call us at 225-265-4078 for more information..

“Authentic” best describes St. Joseph &  Felicity , 2 working Sugarcane Plantations located in Vacherie, LA. Our family invites you in for a relaxed, intimate visit to tour our ancestral homes, grounds, dependencies and the dwellings of the enslaved. Experience rich history & many exhibits sure to give you a glimpse into life on a sugar plantation.  Most tours are guided by family members.

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Take a Made in America Louisiana Factory Tour

Learn how tea made in the USA is grown and processed, visit a working Louisiana dairy farm , see how the oldest rice mill in America operates, or get a taste and a glimpse into how American made hot sauce is produced on the Louisiana factory tours.

Louisiana Factories That Offer Tours

Conrad Rice Mill | New Iberia, LA

Founded in 1912, Conrad Rice Mill is the oldest rice mill in America. Guided tours are available throughout the day.

Fleur De Lis Tea Company

Tour the tea fields and tea house while you learn everything about the tea from seed to the finished product at the home of the first Louisiana grown tea .

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TABASCO | Avery Island, LA

Experience the history and production of the world-famous TABASCO hot sauce . The experience includes a self-guided tour of the TABASCO Museum, Pepper Greenhouse, Barrel Warehouse, TABASCO Country Store, TABASCO Restaurant, and the 170-acre natural beauty of Jungle Gardens.

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Where Does Sugar Come From? Tour a Louisiana Sugar Cane Farm With Me

If you’ve ever wondered, “What’s in white sugar?” or thought about where sugar comes from, this post is for you. I had a chance to visit a sugar cane farm in Louisiana and here’s what I learned!

As a registered dietitian, I get a ton of questions about sugar. Whether it’s curious clients, media interviews, or friends and family who want the inside scoop, I’m often sharing information to help other people feel informed about their food choices. And when it comes to the sweet stuff, it’s no different! You might think it’s odd that a dietitian would want to attend a sugar farm tour but when I had the opportunity to do it, I jumped at the chance.

This sugar farm tour was one of my first since the Covid-19 pandemic shut down travel. Leading up to 2020, attending farm tours was a regular thing for Street Smart Nutrition. I personally get curious about where my food comes from, but it’s also incredibly helpful to have first-hand insight to offer someone who wants to learn more.

Disclosure : I was invited to attend this tour by The Sugar Association , who covered my travel and expenses. They also provided the images you see in this blog post since their camera quality was considerably better than my phone!

As a dietitian who advocates for intuitive eating and evidence-based practice, there’s no reason to avoid or demonize sugar. I enjoy using it in things like coffee and tea, and many of my stir-fry recipes and other dishes use sugar to balance spicy, savory flavors. Plus, it’s found in some of my all-time favorite foods like ice cream!

This post will take you on a virtual sugar farm tour and show you how sugar is grown, processed, and refined. Let’s go!

Where Does Sugar Come From?

If you’re buying sugar in the United States, it’s going to come from one of three places:

• Sugar beet farms, located in colder regions like the Red River Valley bordering North Dakota and Minnesota
• Sugar cane farms found mostly along the Gulf Coast of Louisiana along with smaller growing regions in Florida and Texas
• Imported from one of about 40 countries that supply raw sugar to the United States for refining

While I wish I could have also seen a sugar beet farm, that will have to wait for another day. Sugar cane is a tropical plant, sort of like an oversized tropical grass, so the only places it can grow well are warm climates with well-draining soils.

Sugar cane was first introduced to the area now known as Louisiana by Jesuit priests in the late 1700s, who learned how to crystallize sugar and extend its shelf life. This turned sugar into a commodity for trading, and if you fast forward to today, it’s still in high demand. Sugar is the highest valued crop in Louisiana, leading the state in revenue with an estimated $3 billion economic impact each year.

Fun Fact:  If you’re a college football fan, you’ve probably watched the Sugar Bowl. But if you’ve never paused to consider the origin of the name, you can trace its roots back to the significance of sugar cane in Louisiana!

Louisiana is the northernmost region in the world where sugar cane can successfully grow. It needs good drainage so the sandy soils near the rivers, bayous, and tributaries that feed into them are more ideal than the denser, clay-like soils in other areas of the state. So let’s begin the sugar farm tour to get a closer look at where sugar comes from!

Sugar Cane Farm: Southern Louisiana

The sugar cane farm I visited is located west of New Orleans and south of Baton Rouge. Driving in, we started seeing bright, also neon green fields of tall sugar cane, which was our first clue we were nearing the farm.

Sugar cane is a type of tropical grass, able to withstand hurricane-force wind and rain. It’s also a perennial plant, meaning it will grow back each season after harvesting (similar to how some plants used in gardens and landscaping don’t need replanting every spring). Moden sugar cane harvesting follows a three-year cycle, where the first growing season is used to establish the plants, followed by two years of growth and harvesting.

Growing Sugar Cane in Louisiana

Modern sugar cane farming follows a three-year cycle. The first year, when the cane is planted, doesn’t yield a harvest. But once it’s established, it grows back the second and third year. It’s harvested starting around the end of November and continuing through the end of December. That’s the main reason why our sugar farm tour took place in early December – otherwise there wouldn’t be a lot of action to see!

In other regions, sugar cane farmers might keep harvesting the same plants for additional years, but after Year 3 yields start to drop. At that point, the fields can lay fallow for a year or rotate with soybeans before being re-plowed. That creates the drainage between each row that the sugar cane needs.

Although sugar cane starts out small (pictured above), it can grow 10 to 20 feet high. For context, I’m nearly six feet tall and standing between the rows made me feel like I was much shorter!

Fast Facts About Sugar

Here are some fast facts about sugar cane and where sugar comes from:

• Sucrose is produced by plants through photosynthesis, not just sugar beets and sugar cane! You’ll also find it in fruits, vegetables, and nuts in varying amounts
• Sugar cane farmers use their own seed cane to plant every year, so some of their acreage is dedicated to supplying that vs. going to the mill or refinery
• There’s about 1 million acres in sugar cane production on any given year and the average farm size is about 1200 acres
• Sugar cane is a perishable crop, so it must be milled right away and can’t be stored to process later
• Burning is a common practice to remove the leaves (which are heavy and contain a lot of moisture) but sustainability efforts are looking at alternatives

Tasting Raw Sugar Cane

You can buy sugar cane in its raw form in markets around the world. It’s popular snack because of the refreshing, sweet flavor. The key is not to swallow the entire chunk though! It’s very fibrous and tough, so it’s better to chop it into bite size pieces, bite down to squeeze out the juice, then spit out whatever is left.

One of my favorite YouTube foodies, Jen from Just Eat Life , show you how in this video with some bonus ASMR content!

We “harvested” a single cane for taste sampling purposes, it takes a lot more than that to harvest an entire field. We were lucky to time it up with our visit and be able to see harvest in action. The equipment used to harvest and transport sugar cane is absolutely massive. I mean, just look at the size of this thing!

Fun Fact:  The going rate for a sugar cane harvester (according to the farmers we spoke with) is about $400,000.

The sugar cane is chopped after being cut and emptied into a truck (pictured below), which brings it to the mill. The farm we visited happens to surround the mill so these trucks only need to drive a few minutes to get there. We spent a little more time watching sugar cane harvest continue before making the short trek to the sugar cane mill to see the next step for where sugar comes from!

Sugar Cane Mill: 98% Pure

Next stop: the sugar mill tour!

Upon arrival at the mill, the trucks pull up to a docking station and a sample core is pulled. The sample is only about 10-15 pounds and a fully loaded truck might weight upwards of 30 tons. The mill uses a formula to calculate the “theoretical recovered sugar”. The formula factors in the juice, sediment, and fiber of the sugar cane in that particular load.

This determines how much the farmer is paid, but margins are tight. The mill keeps a share to cover operating costs, based on an agreement with the growers. The landowner might also keep a share and most sugar cane acreage is rented (not owned).

The milling process is a hot and steamy one, and the inside of the mill was so loud it was sometimes hard to hear our tour guide! But we were able to see all the steps of sugar cane milling in action:

• Transfer into the mill from the trucks, via long conveyor belts
• Crushing, soaking, and squeezing the sugar cane to extract the juice. This also separates it from the rest of the plant material
• Boiling the juice until it becomes a thick liquid and starts to crystallize
• Spinning in giant centrifuges to remove all the liquid and yield raw sugar

Fun Fact:  For all you food science nerds (I see you) and you might be wondering just how sweet the raw sugar is. This process takes it from about 14 brix to 60 brix after evaporating off all the liquid. 

Sustainability Considerations

It was also fascinating to see how little is wasted in this process. Bakers, distillers, and pharmaceutical companies use the molasses. It can also go into animal feed. After extracting the juice, the sugar cane stalk (now called “bagasse”) can be burned as fuel to run the mill. This produces a lot of electricity, some of which might even go towards supplying power to nearby towns. Sediment goes back to the fields. And finally, the water removed along the way contains some sugar so it’s pumped back to the start of the cycle to be reused.

When running at full capacity, this mill can produce up to 1 million pounds of sugar every day. It takes about 1 ton of sugar cane to yield 230 pounds of sugar. Just try to imagine the volume needed to supply this mill during peak harvest season!

After centrifuging, the raw sugar is 98-99% pure and is a light amber color (think turbinado sugar or sugar-in-the-raw). The remaining color comes from molasses and trace impurities. Although you technically could eat it at this point, it’s not a food-grade product. The mill can get raw sugar to 99% purity. Then the sugar refinery takes it the rest of the way. The sugar is stored in large warehouses until it’s time to load it up.

Last stop: the sugar refinery, to see how it gets to the form you’ll find in your store!

Sugar Cane Refinery: Domino Sugar

On the second day of our sugar farm tour we visited Domino Sugar’s Chalmette Refinery. It is the largest sugar refinery in the Western Hemisphere. That’s because it not only processes the sugar from Louisiana, but also sugar grown in nearby Texas and Florida. Plus, it handles some of the imported sugar that I mentioned at the beginning of this post. It’s over 100 years old and you can learn more about its history HERE .

The capacity of this place was pretty impressive. Domino Sugar can make anything from a 200,000 lb. railcar to an individual packet of sugar for your coffee. And everything in between. That includes granulated white sugar in various packaging, light and dark brown sugar, powdered sugar, and a few specialty products. Regardless of what the end product is, it all starts in the same enormous warehouse (shown below). It can house up to 80 million pounds!

Sugar Refining Process

Unfortunately, we weren’t able to take photos or film inside the refinery. This is actually is more common than not for all the farm and field tours I’ve attended. But we did get to visit multiple sites across the refinery campus to see what happens to the raw sugar:

• Raw sugar moves from the storage site to large tanks to be melted down. It needs to be in a liquid form to filter out the remaining impurities
• “Baby” sugar, or extremely fine crystals, are added to initiate the re-crystallization process. Picture your science kit from grade school for growing rock candy, only much more precise!
• Repeating the centrifuging and evaporation process to remove all remaining color and get it dry enough to package
• Packaging lines for the intended product (bags, boxes, individual packets, etc)

Contrary to popular myth, white sugar isn’t bleached. There’s nothing added to the raw sugar except the small crystals needed to help it re-crystallize. It was amazing to see the drums of the high speed centrifuges literally change from brown to white before our eyes. I wish I could have taken a video to share with you! It happens in a matter of seconds and goes to show just how efficient this technology has gotten.

Final Steps and How To Use

Once packaged, the sugar is ready to head to its next destination for food manufacturing or grocery stores. Sugar plays an important role in the processing of other foods. But at the household level most of us are using it for baking or cooking. And of course, for sweetening beverages like coffee or tea.

Here are some other non-food uses for sugar:

• Making a DIY sugar body scrub, which is great for exfoliation
• Keeping cut flowers fresher, longer (just add 3 teaspoons of sugar and 2 tablespoons of vinegar to your warm water and add your cut flower stems)
• Combatting garden pests like nematodes, naturally, while feeding microorganisms in your soil (just sprinkle the base of your plants and the soil around them with a handful of sugar)

That brings us to the end of this virtual sugar farm tour to learn where sugar comes from! Thanks so much for reading, I sincerely hope it was as informative for you as it was for me. Sugar is something I use and enjoy without hesitation, but it wasn’t always that way. Having this unique opportunity to step into the processing of making sugar really demystified it in a lot of ways. And as a non-diet dietitian, I’ll continue advocating for facts over fear, especially for ingredients as misrepresented as sugar.

And if you like checking out these glimpses into where food comes from, check out a few of my other posts to learn more!

• Where Do Dates Come From? Harvest Tour with Natural Delights
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Gator Country Alligator Farm In Louisiana Makes For A Fun Family Day Trip

Gator Country in Shreveport, Louisiana, offers an up-close experience with alligators and other unique creatures, making it a fun and educational destination for families.

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You don’t have to travel very far to spot an alligator in Louisiana , but that wasn’t always the case. In the 1960s, there was a massive drop in the alligator population in Louisiana due to a result of over-poaching, and by the mid-1980s, there were less than 400,000 in the wild. Since then, Louisiana’s conservation efforts have paid off, and today Louisiana has nearly three million alligators – more than any other state (including Florida). Of course, there are gator farms where you can get up close and personal with these creatures. One, in particular, is Gator Country, and it’s the best alligator farm in Shreveport.

Learning about these radiant reptiles demystifies their frightening reputation, and Gator Country Alligator Farm is one of the top destinations in Louisiana to get up close and personal with these prehistoric beasts. Who knows, you may even find the courage to hold one!

Located in Shreveport, Gator Country is the largest alligator park in Louisiana.

Previously known as Bayou Pierre Alligator Park, the seven-acre park has been around for over 20 years.

Home to more than 250 alligators, visiting Gator Country is like stepping right into the Atchafalaya.

Through the many covered walkways and boardwalks, you'll have a front-row seat to view these incredible creatures.

From tiny babies to massive monsters, you'll see gators of all shapes and sizes here.

Both educational and entertaining, Gator Country makes for a fun-filled adventure the whole family will enjoy.

Feeding time is always a fun show to watch.

It's incredible how agile these gators can be!

You can even jump in the wading pool and wrestle yourself a gator.

Don't worry, their mouths are taped up to keep everyone safe.

More than just an alligator park, Gator Country is also home to all sorts of unique creatures you can hold, pet, and feed.

Kids of all ages will enjoy getting to hold the many animals here at Gator Country including lizards, snakes, tortoises, goats, and more.

But the fun doesn't have to stop there.

Gator Country also offers swamp tours, so you can continue your alligator adventure and see them in the wild! The tour will take you along Three Leagues Bayou, where you'll have the opportunity to see ample wildlife including egrets, herons, and of course, more alligators.

Here’s a cool video by YouTuber Joey Hunter highlighting some of the fun things to do inside Gator Country:

https://youtu.be/8jg_ou3-bVU

For more information, including swamp boat tours, hours of operation, and ticket pricing, be sure to check out its Gator Country website , and don't forget to give it a follow on Gator Country Facebook .

Have you ever visited Gator Country? Share your experience with us in the comments.

And if you’re searching for more animal encounters, here’s a petting zoo in Louisiana that is perfect for the family.

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I-10 Practically Runs Through All Of Louisiana And It’s A Beautiful Drive

I-10 in Louisiana offers one of the most scenic drives in the state, featuring iconic bridges and beautiful views.

For many, I-10 in Louisiana is nothing more than a part of their daily commute, but what if we told you it's actually one of the most scenic drives in the state? Next time you find yourself on this interstate driving through Louisiana , take a moment to look around and admire the view because no matter where along I-10 you are, you're never too far away from some impressive scenery and some truly iconic bridges.

Interstate 10 is the southernmost cross-country highway in the United States.

It makes its way clear across the country, stretching from Santa Monica, California all the way to Jacksonville, Florida.

Running clear across the bottom half of the Pelican State, it connects several major cities in Louisiana, including Lake Charles, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans.

Point to point, you're looking at about a four-hour drive, but as we all know, you'll encounter loads of traffic along this highway, so if you plan on taking this trip, plan for about six hours.

We hope you like bridges because much of the drive along I-10 in Louisiana is over water.

Starting in the west, we've got the Calcasieu River Bridge, which is officially named the Louisiana Memorial World War II Bridge. This bridge connects Westlake with Lake Charles, crossing over where the Calcasieu River flows into Lake Charles. Louisiana has a total of 13,050 bridges, and at 70 years old, this is one of the oldest bridges still in use today. An estimated 55,000 people drive across it every day!

As you make your way east, you'll be passing through the heart of Cajun Country.

Charming little towns like Breaux Bridge and Rayne are great pit stops to fuel up and grab a bite to eat.

One of the longest bridges in the world, the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge offers unparalleled views of the surrounding swamps.

Here's a fun fact for you: out of the world's 25 longest bridges, the United States is home to three of them, and all of them are in Louisiana. The Causeway clocks in at 126,122 feet and the Manchac Swamp Bridge is right behind that with 120,440 feet. The Atchafalaya Basin Bridge comes home with the bronze with a length of 91,600 feet.

Driving over the nation's largest river swamp is a surreal experience.

Yes, there will be traffic, but it's one of the most beautiful sections of I-10 and worth every mile.

Once you get to Baton Rouge, the Horace Wilkinson Bridge perfectly frames the city of Baton Rouge.

You'll be able to see the LSU Tiger Stadium, the Old State Capitol, as well as the USS Kidd on the Mighty Mississippi. Welcome to Baton Rouge!

As you make your way along I-10 eastbound, you'll end up on the spillway bridge with endless views of Lake Pontchartrain.

Finally, the last bridge crosses Pearl River and is the state line between Louisiana and Mississippi.

The state line is actually right down the middle of the river and bridge.

Seeing I-10 in a whole new light now, right? For more awesome adventures, keep the road trip going with a drive down the Creole Nature Trail , a 180-mile All-American Road in Louisiana. Before your trip, don't forget to take a look at our ultimate road trip essentials !

Looking for more beautiful Louisiana scenery? Come take a tour of Fontainebleau State Park with us!

The Incredible Flower Road Trip Through Louisiana Is The Ultimate Spring Adventure

If you haven’t already noticed from the layer of pollen on your car, spring has sprung ! Now is the perfect time of year to be spending your weekends enjoying this beautiful weather, and we’ve put together this flower road trip in Louisiana to take you to some of our favorite parks, gardens, and arboretums.

Grab your favorite road trip snacks and let's hit the road!

We wanted to keep this road trip pretty short so it could be accomplished in one day, so we’re focusing on northern Louisiana.

Feel free to use this map to guide your way. You can also add more stops if you want to make the road trip unique to you!

1. American Rose Center

Our first stop brings us to the American Rose Center in Shreveport. Clocking in at 118 acres, the American Rose Center is the largest park dedicated to roses in the United States! The official rose season lasts from April 1 - October 31, so you’ve plenty of time to enjoy the blooms. There are benches and pathways peppered around the grounds and plenty of beautiful roses to smell.

2. RW Norton Art Gallery

Not far from the American Rose Garden, the garden at the R.W. Norton Art Gallery is a must-see this spring. Here you’ll find 40 acres of beautifully landscaped botanical gardens, including thousands of native azaleas. It’s easy to feel like you’re walking through a Monet painting here. Speaking of art, if you have the time, pop into the art gallery! The R.W. Norton Art Gallery has an extensive collection of art ranging from ancient Egypt to contemporary pieces.

3. Biedenharn Museum & Garden

The Biedenharn Museum and Gardens is one of the best things to do in Monroe, for a few reasons. Built in 1913, the museum was originally the home of Joseph A. Biedenharn, who was the first person to bottle Coca-Cola. Inside, the museum has three exhibits: his home, a Coca-Cola museum, and a Bible museum. Outside, the gardens really steal the show. ELsong Gardens (named after Biedenharn’s daughter) are truly one of a kind. Each section has a different theme including a walled English garden, a four seasons garden, an oriental garden, and a musical grotto.

4. Catahoula Hummingbird and Butterfly Garden

This next stop might be one of the best kept hidden gems in Louisiana. Tucked away in the Kisatchie National Forest, the Catahoula Hummingbird and Butterfly Garden was established in 1995 as a joint project between the US Forest Service and Gardeners for Wildlife to create an area for our little fluttering friends to thrive. Over the years, this space has continued to attract hummingbirds and butterflies of all types, as well as beautiful songbirds and other wildlife, too.

Stuart Lake Campground is not far from this spot, and it’s the perfect spot to spend the night if you want to turn this day trip into a weekend adventure.

5. Wild Azalea Trail

If you’re really itching to see Louisiana’s native flowers in bloom, there’s no better spot than the Wild Azalea Trail. This primitive trail in the Kisatchie National Forest spans 24 miles and is the longest primitive hiking trail in Louisiana. If you don’t want to tackle all 24 miles, you can always park at one of the trailheads and wander until you’re ready to head back. As you might have guessed from the trail’s name, there are plenty of wild azaleas along the trail to admire. You can expect these beauties from March until May.

I would highly recommend getting yourself an AllTrails + account if you plan on hiking the entire trail. While it is well marked, it is in the middle of a forest and cell signal can be hit or miss.

If you're thinking about taking this flower road trip in Louisiana, let us know in the comments!

Read on to discover some of the best things to do in Louisiana in the spring :

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/louisiana/things-to-do-in-spring-la/

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Gator Ranch Tours

Come see Insta-Gator Ranch where you’ll get to tour our alligator ranch to feed ’em, catch ’em, and, seasonally, hatch ’em!

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Alligator hatching, group tours.

Groups of more than 24 people.

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Gators-to-Geaux

Make your event one to remember with our exciting Gators‑to‑Geaux event options where we bring the party animals to you!

Give your guests a fun way to learn all about an alligators anatomy hands-on!

• Gator Greeter

There’s no better way to get attention or greet your guests than with a live alligator!

• Edu-Gator Show

Meet 2+ live alligators while learning about the behind-the-scenes of Insta-Gator Ranch.

• Alligator Catch Pools

Everyone gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Catch a swimming alligator with your hands!

Parties & Events

Chomping for some fun with our gators? Share this one-in-a-lifetime experience with everyone at your next event for a memorable day!

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Since 1989 John and his family have operated Insta-Gator Ranch  with a mission of teaching the history and conservation of alligators.

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If you’re looking for a way to support this amazing conservation program, check out our shop for everything from t-shirts to luxury alligator leather!

• Luxury Alligator Products

Insta-Gator offers sustainable American Alligator leather products. From wallets to belts, we produce only high-quality leather products that will last for years. 

• SHOP WALLETS & PURSES
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Made with 100% pre-shrunk cotton with the Insta-Gator Logo on the front and back. Perfect to commemorate your trip or contribute to our program.

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Combining Education with Entertainment

Insta-Gator Ranch is the most informative and interactive alligator tour in the New Orleans and Baton Rouge area. You’ll meet hundreds of alligators from babies to 8 footers while learning the all about the king of the marsh and how Insta-Gator Ranch’s conservation efforts protect these beautiful creatures.

During your guided tour , you will be able to touch or pet alligators, but don’t stop there. You also have the opportunity to feed ‘em, catch ’em, and, from August to September, you can even hatch ’em!

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See hundreds of alligators of various ages and sizes swimming in crystal clear water. From protected walkways, you’ll be able to see gators above and below the surface of the water. At the end of your tour, you’ll have the opportunity to hold a gator and have your photo taken, and catch ’em in our tabletop catch pools.

Discover the vital role that this ancient resident has played in Louisiana’s colorful, Cajun heritage and learn how Louisianians have become world leaders in the Alligator Protection Program.

Let us take you back to the days of the dinosaurs, where the journey of the American Alligator began. You’ll learn how the Alligator Conservation Program has become a world-renowned conservation effort and even see firsthand what an Alligator nest looks like.

Your guide will take you through our temperature-controlled Alligator barns, where you’ll have the opportunity to feed alligators! You’ll learn what caused alligators to become an endangered species and what Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries did in collaboration with alligator ranchers to make our conservation program a world-renowned success story.

Your experience will start with a 5-10 minute explanation of how to assist your Baby Alligator out of his or her egg. Once you have helped your baby alligator out of its egg, you’ll have plenty of time to get to know them and take ’em for their first swim.

If you would like to include a tour before or after your hatching, a separate booking is required.

Alligator Eggs begin hatching around August 8 and end around September 6. Hatching is subject to Mother Nature; if eggs do not hatch on the date that you select, we will reschedule your reservation or refund your deposit in full. Anyone wishing to join an egg hatching customer in the hatchery will pay $19.99 to watch or assist and should reserve their entry fee at time of making Hatching Reservation, due to limited space.

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For group tours, Insta-Gator requires booking in advance to ensure that every person in your group gets time at all stations of Insta-Gator Ranch. Our tours are entertaining for all ages from Pre-K to grandparents, and everyone.  Your guests will be talking about their experiences for years to come. We guarantee it!  

For larger groups, our tour times become more flexible. If your group contains more than 70 people,  they are divided into separate tours, each additional tour adding 45 minutes to your total visit time.   We hold your tour without a deposit for 72 hours while you work out the details. We understand that your originally booked tour numbers are an estimate and may change. You will be responsible for 75% of your estimate, and if your numbers increase, we must be notified immediately and cannot guarantee space for additional numbers.

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At the start of your guided tour, we’ll start you off gently by introducing you to Li’l Red Bean, one of our baby hatchlings. red Bean loves being pet and will show you the inside of his mouth and all of his teeth. Don’t reach out until we hold that little snapper’s mouth shut. Later, you will have the opportunity to feed the bigger alligators and even touch their teeth! Don’t worry- the fun doesn’t end there! You’ll also have the opportunity to hold ’em and even catch ’em if you’re more adventurous. From August to September, you can even hatch a baby alligator in your hands!

Take a Fun Alligator Tour in Louisiana

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We are proud to be one of the best Alligator tours in Louisiana. Our New Orleans swamp tours provide great fun and a hands-on learning experience for people of all ages. Get up close and personal with alligators and the exotic wildlife from endangered birds to flora and fauna not found anywhere else in the country. All of our guides are expert airboat captains Certified by the U.S. Coast Guard. They were all born and raised in Louisiana with a love for the Bayou and everything you can do in it. They are sure to show you a good time and Airboat Adventures wants you to remember it’s not just a wildlife tour, it’s an adventure!

What to Expect from Louisiana’s Most Popular Tour

For about two hours you and your family can have the time of your lives on one of our Airboat Alligator tours through the flourishing swamplands surrounding the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. You are able to get a first-hand look at the vast amount of cypress trees and beautiful curving waterways. See all the different wildlife these great swamps have to offer such as a variety of bird species from hawks to bald eagles, wild white-tailed deer, and much more. As one of New Orleans’ many grand attractions, we can’t and won’t disappoint. Our high-speed airboats are like no other near New Orleans, we can accommodate up to 27 passengers at any time!

Take A Louisiana Adventure

If you’re planning a trip to New Orleans or the South Louisiana area and would like to experience the real Louisiana in its natural state, come and see us at Airboat Adventures and book a tour of the Louisiana swamp. You’ll be touring 20,000 acres of tidewater cypress swamp.  Make sure you bring your camera as you relax and soak up some nature as you travel high above the marshes of our Louisiana cypress swamp. During your 1 hour 45 minute to 2-hour tour you’ll have opportunities to see alligators, snakes, turtles, egrets, herons and ibis, and we sometimes see hawks, owls and bald eagles. Because when you take a Louisiana Alligator tour or boat ride with Airboat Adventures, it’s like taking a step back in time and seeing Louisiana the way it was before the hustle and bustle of modern life.

It’s a dynamic ecosystem supporting many types of aquatic and moist-soil vegetation, as well as a diverse wildlife population. You will be immersed in some of the most beautiful scenery in the world as we take you through the swamp and into the bayous lined with moss-draped cypress and tupelo gum trees. So, come join our outgoing captains on a high-speed Airboat Ride with one of our special Louisiana Alligator tours.

Alligator Tour in Louisiana

There isn’t a bad time of year to take a fun Alligator tour in Louisiana  at Airboat Adventures, but our favorite times are April, late October and early November. Winter can be a great time because the summer’s seasonal grass gets as high as six feet tall but is only inches high during the winter. Get up close and personal with alligators and the exotic wildlife from endangered birds to flora and fauna not found anywhere else in the country. You can even get a chance to see more deer, and the migratory birds such as waterfowl and bald eagles, which will have arrived by then.

Book  Airboat Adventures For Your Tour Today

Airboat Adventures is located less than 30 minutes from the French Quarter and we are open 7 days a week. We will even pick you up from any of the downtown New Orleans hotels. Just minutes from the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Airboat Adventures offers visitors a break from Bourbon Street and an exciting alternative to commercial Louisiana Alligator tours. We have several Louisiana Alligator tours leaving daily, so choose the time that is best for you and prepares for some real excitement. Just call our friendly staff and they can accommodate any size party.

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