Cooperative Extension of Monroe and Erie County have partnered to organize a Regional Agritourism Networking Session. This event will be held on August 26, from noon to 4 p.m. at Wickham Farms, 1315 Sweets Corners Road, Penfield. The objective is to connect agritourism operators in Western New York with local tourism agencies.
Agritourism is a growing niche within the tourism industry. Farmers engaged in or planning future agritourism activities, whether as their primary business or in addition to their existing operation, are encouraged to participate. The goal of the event is to further develop agritourism in Western New York and support farmers in creating and promoting agritourism activities on their farms.
Participants will learn about the best practices and the opportunities agritourism can bring to their farms. They will have the chance to connect with other tourism agencies and organizations and learn about the resources available through their local Extension office and Cornell’s Agritourism Program Work Team (PWT). Cornell’s Agritourism PWT will facilitate discussions and connections to the national agritourism network.
This event will help to create connections among agritourism businesses and facilitate discussions on how agritourism enterprises can maximize their collaboration and geographic proximity to reach their potential customers. It will conclude with a tour of the Wickham Farms.
The cost for the event is $12 per person, which includes lunch, resources, and a tour. Register at https://tinyurl.com/5n6m3sd6 before August 21 to ensure an accurate lunch count.
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