If you are involved in any sort of agricultural tourism, you won't want to miss this one day workshop!

Featuring relevant topics, speakers with real world experience, and plenty of networking opportunities - there is truly something for everyone!
DATE: Thursday, December 8, 2011
LOCATION: Idaho State Dept. of Agriculture, 2270 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise, ID 83712
TIME: 8:30-4:00
COST: $20 per person (lunch included)
DEADLINE: Register by December 2. SPACE IS LIMITED.
Find complete registration information at the link below.
http://www.agri.idaho.gov/Categories/Marketing/Documents/registrationAGRITOURISM.pdf
AGENDA:
8:30        Registration
9:00        Welcome and group introductions
9:15        Making the Most of Agritourism Opportunities on YOUR Operation
                                Lacey Menasco, Idaho State Department of Agriculture
9:45        Making the Connection - Adding Agritourism to the Visitor's Itinerary
                                Diane Norton, Idaho Department of Commerce Division of Tourism
10:15     Break
10:30     Sharing Agritourism Success
                     Farm Dinners: Josie Erskine, Peaceful Belly Farms
                     Entertaining Guests on the Farm: Ron Bitner, Bitner Vineyards
                     U-picks and Farm Stands: Fred Schreffler, The Berry Ranch
                     Diversifying to Increase Profits: Sherrie and Randy Feist, Linder Farms
11:30     Planning and Zoning
                                Diana Sanders, Ada County Development Services                          
12:00     Networking Lunch
1:00       Getting the Right Insurance Coverage and Minimizing Risk
                                 Stewart Hyndman, Hyndman Insurance
2:00        Introduction to Farm Loops
                                 Lacey Menasco, Idaho State Department of Agriculture
2:15        Break
2:30        "Loop" Break-out Discussions by Region
                (Sunny Slope, Emmet, Meridian/Kuna, other as needed)
3:30        Wrap Up and Evaluation              
4:00        Adjourn

 

Sponsored by:
Idaho State Dept. of Agriculture
Idaho Dept. of Commerce

 

For more information,
contact Lacey Menasco at
(208)332-8538 or
lacey.menasco@agri.idaho.gov

 

Thurday, December 8, 2011
8:30am-4:00pm
$20 per person
Lunch Included
ISDA Boise Office
2270 Old Penitetiary Rd.
Boise, ID
Space is limited.
REGISTER TODAY!!!  -------Click the link above or download the pdf below for registration forms....