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2015 Virginia Agritourism Conference
March 10, 2015 - March 11, 2015
$135Agritourism in the Creative Economy
Tuesday, March 10
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 10
Fields of Gold Farm Tours
2:45 – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 11
8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Stonewall Jackson Hotel
Staunton, Virginia
Two-days filled with fresh ideas on . . . event planning, marketing, zoning and conservation, food safety, and experience-based tips and tricks to make your agritourism business a success in the evolving creative economy.
Visit http://ext.vt.edu/topics/agriculture/agritourism/files/program.pdf to review the conference program
Special Guests include
The Honorable Maurice Jones, Secretary of Commerce and Trade
The Honorable Todd Haymore, Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry
Ms. Mary Rae Carter, Special Advisor for Rural Partnerships
Dr. Ed Jones, Director of Virginia Cooperative Extension
On Tuesday afternoon, Fields of Gold Farm Tours will feature Cestari Sheep and Wool Company, Mt. Crawford Creamery, Polyface Farms, and White Oak Lavender Farm.
On Wednesday, you will not want to miss the opportunity to meet agritourism leaders, share your successes, and explore your challenges during the afternoon’s Agritourism Showcase.
To Register . . . A two-step process
1—Register online by visiting http://tinyurl.com/AgritourismConference2015 and completing the registration form. You may register for one day ($95) or both days ($135).
2—Mail your check made payable to Treasurer, Virginia Tech for the $135 registration fee (both days) or $95 (one day) and the completed Registration Sheet located at http:// ext.vt.edu/topics/agriculture/agritourism/files/registration.pdf
to
Dr. Martha A. Walker
Virginia Cooperative Extension
150 B Slayton Ave.
Danville, VA 24540
Conference registration deadline is Thursday, February 26.
(No refunds after this date)
Virginia Cooperative Extension is unable to accept payment by credit card.
Conference Location
Stonewall Jackson Hotel
24 S Market Street; Staunton, VA 24401
Hotel Rooms available at a special conference rate of $95 if reservations are made before February 16.
Call 540.885.4848
