Agritourism Bus Tour & Mini-Conferences

Monday, October 7, 2024, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday, October 28, 2024, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Pre-registration is required by the Thursday prior to the event.

Space is limited as only 50 spots are available per location.

Register online at:

https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=2024regionalagritourismntwkg_203

The Cornell Cooperative Extension Agritourism Program Work Team, in partnership with the Stanley Warren Teaching Endowment Fund at the Cornell University Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, invites agritourism operations, agricultural service providers, and tourism promotion agencies to join them for an innovative, hands-on, and educational opportunity to grow the agritourism industry across New York State.

Two options will be offered:

Western NY (Lockport, NY) on October 7 & 8

Central NY (Cazenovia & Jamesville, NY) on October 28 & 29

Each session will feature a full-day chauffeured bus to five agritourism destinations as we explore their success in four areas: farm facilities, visitor profile, natural resources, and personal qualities. The first day will be capped off with a networking session and dinner. The second day will be a half day of speakers and a blend of hands-on activities, discussions, and guest speakers.

Producers who are interested in starting an agritourism business or with an existing agritourism enterprise who are looking to grow their operation are encouraged to attend. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of the resources available at both the state and local level from Cornell Cooperative Extension and partners such as I LOVE NY and NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets to support their agritourism operation. And they will build a stronger local network within their agritourism community.

Financial support is provided by the Stanley Warren Teaching Endowment Fund to keep costs affordable.

Fee

$60/person for the day and a half training. This includes transportation on day one, as well as lunch, dinner and the networking session. Additionally, a light breakfast on day two will be provided.