FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2009
| CONTACT: |
Martha Glass, manager
NCDA&CS Agritourism Office
(919) 733-7887, x276, or martha.glass@ncagr.gov |
Agritourism Networking Association sponsors
workshop in Windsor for agritourism farmers
| WHO/WHAT: |
The Northeast region of the N.C. Agritourism Networking Association is hosting a workshop that will focus on starting and marketing an agritourism venture, obtaining liability insurance, and resources available through the Agritourism Office. The cost for the workshop is $15 and includes dinner. For more information or to register, go to www.ncagr.gov/agritourism. |
| WHEN: |
Thursday, April 16
3 to 7:30 p.m. |
| WHERE: |
Hope Plantation at Roanoke-Chowan Heritage Center
132 Hope House Road, Windsor
(252) 794-5583
www.hopeplantation.org
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| WHY: |
The N.C. Agritourism Networking Association provides opportunities for farmers, vineyard owners and others interested in agritourism farms to share ideas. The association hosts a series of regional workshops in March and April focusing on helping farmers tap into the growing trend of agritourism operations and consumer demand for local foods. |
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