The Norse God Oden on Sleipner, his eight legged horse. AgritourismIn America, agritourism is wide-spread and includes any farm open to the public at least part of the year. Tourists can learn about farm operations, shop in a farm gift shops and farm stands for local and regional produce or hand-crafted items. At Norse Horse Park there are special breeds of horses, experiences in the wool productions, poultry operations, a garden shop as well as a weekly farmers market for Washington Island. Special emphasis is placed on sustainable agriculture and organic food production. Norse Horse Park is NOT a petting zoo of tropical animals, but a real horse farm that is focused on the conservation of domesticated animals who come from the Nordic Island countries very much like their home on Washington Island. Viking runes - letters. Agritourism Places and Web SitesWhile on Washington Island be sure to visit the wonderful Washington Island Farm Museum with restored historical buildings and historic farm machinery.
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