February 24, 2009

Success at our 2009 Winter Conference

Over 100 agritourism farmers, vineyard owners, and sponsors attended this year's winter conference at the Park Inn Conference Center in Hickory, NC on February 20. Breakout sessions afforded everyone an opportunity to learn, network, and enjoy the sharing of information. The conference was supported by over twelve sponsors and vendors. Storytelling and music by the Ammons Sisters, Amy and Doreyl, highlighted the conference presentations. Other workshops included Business Planning for Small Businesses, Web Design Tips, Storytelling: How to Tell Your Story, and Lobbying Public Officials. Attendees also heard Success Stories from the Woosley Farm, Helms Christmas Tree Farm, WoodMill Winery, A Day at the Farm, Gillis Hill Farm, and Cypress Bend Vineyards. You can check out the conference evaluation summary at the NCDA&CS Agritourism link. Contact Cathy Lewis or Martha Glass for future program suggestions. Thanks to all who participated in this year's conference.

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