Friday, March 7, 2008

Agritourism Workshop

Agritourism: It's More Than a Farm Tour...Act II -

This workshop delivers a broad overview of agritourism possibilities as well as the need-to-know details from experts and experienced veterans.

Whether you're interested in a corn maze, pick-your-own berries, a pumpkin patch or an enterprise of your own design, this workshop will help with agritourism basics and more.

Topics will include food service on the farm, managing liability, and generating new ideas as well as a discussion of what has and hasn't worked by an experienced agritourism operator.

The workshop is free, but you must register by March 14.Thursday, March 20th - 12:00-4:00 Johnson's Orchards & Peaks of Otter Winery in Bedford, VA

Friday, March 21 - 9:30 - 2:15 Appomattox Community Center in Appomattox, VA

Contact Dr. Martha A. Walker Virginia Cooperative Extension Central District 150B Slayton Avenue Danville, VA 24540 TEL (434)766-6761 FAX (434)766-6763 walker53@vt.edu

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