![]() During the 19 th century, rice production made its way to southern Louisiana, for which it was well suited with an abundant water source and a subsurface layer of clay that holds water used during the growing phases. Tietje uses the tours to promote the importance of agriculture on the local economy and let students know where their food comes from. Over 800 farms produced rice and 45 percent of Louisiana’s rice is grown on farms that range from 500 to 999 acres in size. Jeff Davis Parish crawfish farmer Burt Tietje discusses the growing cycle of crawfish Monday as students from Moss Bluff Elementary School visit his 65-acre crawfish pond in Roanoke. ![]() Lindsey Davis, a first grader, said it was interesting to see how farmers catch the crawfish and how the crawfish live on the farm. “I learned that crawfish is healthy for you and that this is how they get crawfish,” first grader Madilyn Walker said. “I learned how you catch crawfish and put them in a boat,” first grader Marlee Duhon said.Ĭlassmate Addyson Domingue was surprised to learn how crawfish farmers use the traps to catch the crawfish and how important crawfish is to our food sources and the economy. ![]() He also talked about the various predators, weather and other problems crawfish farmers face on a daily basis. We want to be sure you get the best crawfish bang for your buckwholesome, fresh and delicious. Tietje conducts about 30 tours a year with 3,000 people visiting the farm last year.ĭuring the tour, Tietje talked about the life cycle of the crawfish, how they work into the crop rotations and harvesting. Our crawfish are farm raised with love and hand packed with care. The proximity to the Louisiana production area is one reason that crawfish farming has not blossomed in Mississippi. There are very few acres devoted to commercial production in the state, while Louisiana, for example has over 100,000 acres. “We also want them to understand how important the crawfish industry is to Louisiana.” Crawfish production in Mississippi, although commercially feasible, has not been a strong industry. Join us pond-side at a working crawfish farm with a local farmer and learn all about Louisianas favorite food First stop is the farm, next stop is the I-10 Crawfish Co-op, then finish at the Gator Chateau to hold a baby gator For groups of 10 or more. “We want people to learn where their food comes from and understand the origin of everything they put in their mouth,” Tietje. Seasonal Tour, March-May, booked through the Jeff Davis Parish Tourist Commission. The tours run from March to May, during the crawfish harvest season. For the past nine years, Tietje has opened his 65-acre crawfish pond off Farm Supply Road just west of Jennings to visitors as part of a crawfish tour sponsored by the Jeff Davis Parish Tourism Commission.
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