NCDA&CS News Release: Agritourism mini-conference to be held Jan. 13 in Greenville

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4, 2012

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Martha Glass, agritourism manager
NCDA&CS Marketing Division
(919) 707-3120; martha.glass@ncagr.gov

Agritourism mini-conference to be held Jan. 13 in Greenville

WHAT:	The N.C. Agritourism Networking Association is hosting a daylong mini-conference, “Successful Farms in the 2012 Economy,” at the City Hotel & Bistro in Greenville. In addition to the association’s business meeting, topics to be covered include ”Keeping Your Farm Successful in Today’s Economy,” two hands-on laptop learning sessions on social media, evaluating how your farm is doing, and visitors’ first impressions. A tour of Brock’s Berries and Produce agritourism farm will take place after the conference adjourns.
WHEN:	Friday, Jan. 13 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
WHERE:	City Hotel & Bistro 203 W. Greenville Blvd. Greenville
MORE INFO:	The workshop is open to NCANA members, rural tourism professionals and anyone interested in, or operating, an agritourism farm, Christmas tree operation, vineyard, pick-your-own stand or a farm market. Registration is required and is $40 for ANA members, $45 for non-members and $30 for Cooperative Extension staff. The deadline to register is Jan. 6.

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