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NewsJuly 22, 2010

Jackson Chamber Ag Tour

About 100 people took part in the Jackson Chamber of Commerce's annual Ag Tour on Wednesday July 21, which included a stop at The Barrens winery in Perryville, Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship facility near Oak Ridge, and BBL Buildings & Components, Ltd., near Biehle.

Melissa Miller
MELISSA MILLER ~ mmiller@semissourian.com Larry Huber, right, explains grape pruning techniques as the Jackson Chamber of Commerce toured his new winery, The Barrens, located in Perryville, as part of the organizationÕs annual Ag Tour Wednesday, July 21.
MELISSA MILLER ~ mmiller@semissourian.com Larry Huber, right, explains grape pruning techniques as the Jackson Chamber of Commerce toured his new winery, The Barrens, located in Perryville, as part of the organizationÕs annual Ag Tour Wednesday, July 21.
MELISSA MILLER ~ mmiller@semissourian.com About 100 people took part Wednesday July 21, in the Jackson Chamber of CommerceÕs annual Ag Tour, which included a stop at The Barrens winery in Perryville. The new winery opened this month, but the Huber family first planted grapes on the property in 2001.
MELISSA MILLER ~ mmiller@semissourian.com About 100 people took part Wednesday July 21, in the Jackson Chamber of CommerceÕs annual Ag Tour, which included a stop at The Barrens winery in Perryville. The new winery opened this month, but the Huber family first planted grapes on the property in 2001.
MELISSA MILLER ~ mmiller@semissourian.com A group of participants on the Jackson Chamber of CommerceÕs annual Ag Tour watch a truss come off the assembly line at BBL Buildings & Components, Ltd., near Biehle, Mo., on Wednesday, July 21.
MELISSA MILLER ~ mmiller@semissourian.com A group of participants on the Jackson Chamber of CommerceÕs annual Ag Tour watch a truss come off the assembly line at BBL Buildings & Components, Ltd., near Biehle, Mo., on Wednesday, July 21.
MELISSA MILLER ~ mmiller@semissourian.com David Bragg rides on Beaver, one of the horses at Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship in Oak Ridge. Don Votta is the side walker and Riki Erlbacher is the leader. It is a non-profit organization offering therapeutic riding to local children and adults. The facility includes an indoor and outdoor arena where lessons are given.
MELISSA MILLER ~ mmiller@semissourian.com David Bragg rides on Beaver, one of the horses at Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship in Oak Ridge. Don Votta is the side walker and Riki Erlbacher is the leader. It is a non-profit organization offering therapeutic riding to local children and adults. The facility includes an indoor and outdoor arena where lessons are given.
MELISSA MILLER ~ mmiller@semissourian.com Dale Schemel, left, president of BBL Buildings & Components, Ltd., near Biehle, Mo., explains how the lumber used in his plant is tested for strength during the Jackson Chamber of CommerceÕs annual Ag Tour on Wednesday, July 21.
MELISSA MILLER ~ mmiller@semissourian.com Dale Schemel, left, president of BBL Buildings & Components, Ltd., near Biehle, Mo., explains how the lumber used in his plant is tested for strength during the Jackson Chamber of CommerceÕs annual Ag Tour on Wednesday, July 21.
MELISSA MILLER ~ mmiller@semissourian.com This summerÕs grape crop at The Barrens winery in Perryville are starting to ripen. The Huber Family has 10 acres of grapes planted on the winery grounds.
MELISSA MILLER ~ mmiller@semissourian.com This summerÕs grape crop at The Barrens winery in Perryville are starting to ripen. The Huber Family has 10 acres of grapes planted on the winery grounds.
MELISSA MILLER ~ mmiller@semissourian.com Lumber is stacked up waiting to be used in building trusses at BBL Buildings & Components, Ltd., near Biehle, Mo., one of three stops on the Jackson Chamber of CommerceÕs annual Ag Tour Wednesday, July 21.
MELISSA MILLER ~ mmiller@semissourian.com Lumber is stacked up waiting to be used in building trusses at BBL Buildings & Components, Ltd., near Biehle, Mo., one of three stops on the Jackson Chamber of CommerceÕs annual Ag Tour Wednesday, July 21.
MELISSA MILLER ~ mmiller@semissourian.com Volunteer Riki Erlbacher speaks with participants next to Beaver the horse during the Jackson Chamber of Commerce Ag Tour Wednesday, July 21. Almost all the horses used to give lessons to about 35 riders at the Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Riding Center were donated to the facility.
MELISSA MILLER ~ mmiller@semissourian.com Volunteer Riki Erlbacher speaks with participants next to Beaver the horse during the Jackson Chamber of Commerce Ag Tour Wednesday, July 21. Almost all the horses used to give lessons to about 35 riders at the Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Riding Center were donated to the facility.
MELISSA MILLER ~ mmiller@semissourian.com A pair of horses pose in the pasture at the Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship facility near Oak Ridge. This was one of three stops on the Jackson Chamber of CommerceÕs annual Ag Tour Wednesday, July 21.
MELISSA MILLER ~ mmiller@semissourian.com A pair of horses pose in the pasture at the Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship facility near Oak Ridge. This was one of three stops on the Jackson Chamber of CommerceÕs annual Ag Tour Wednesday, July 21.
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About 100 people took part in the Jackson Chamber of Commerce's annual Ag Tour on Wednesday July 21, which included a stop at The Barrens winery in Perryville, Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship facility near Oak Ridge, and BBL Buildings & Components, Ltd., near Biehle.

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