NC Cooperative Extension Agents in WNC have organized an excellent workshop for individuals with Agritourism businesses or those interested in diversifying into Agritourism.
What?: The Business Side of Agritoursim Workshop
When?: January 28, registration at 8 am, educational program at 9 am
Where?: The beautiful Lake Logan Episcopal Center in Canton, NC, located just outside Waynesville
Agenda includes:
- Bob Schmidt from Maple Lane Farms in Greenback, TN
- Self and Market Assessment
- Understanding Sales Tax
- Types of Agritourism Enterprises
- Minimizing On-Farm Risk and Liability
- Rules and Regulations for Agritourism Businesses
- Using Your Chamber of Commerce and Travel and Tourism Department
- Collaborations and Collective Marketing
- Incorporation Education into Your Agritourism Business
Pre-Conference Activities:
For folks staying in the area on Wednesday Jan. 27, we will offer a tour of Sunburst Trout Farm at 3 pm. A reception will also be held that evening that will allow guests and speakers to talk and share local products from WNC farms.
Overnight Accomodations:
For individuals spending the night at the Lake Logan Episcopal Center, please make your own arrangements. Visit www.lakelogan.org for details.
There are also accomodations in nearby Waynesville, NC
How much?: $35/per person. Includes lunch, snacks and resource notebook
How to register: Contact Ivy Olson at the Henderson County Cooperative Extension Office, 828.697.4891 or download the brochure and mail in soon!
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