To all--
Below is an announcement for an Extension-sponsored meeting on
agritourism that may be of interest to you. Although I feel strongly
that food production should, in itself, be profitable, here in central
Maryland some farmers are looking toward entertainment to help keep
their families profitable. Agritourism can be an option to help farm
families with economic sustainability.
Agritourism Meeting Scheduled
If you want to add to your farm income, agritourism may be your
answer. Pick-your-own fruit, a corn maze, fee fishing, or a bed and
breakfast can help you sell the farm experience without selling the
farm itself. Come to the day-long "Agritourism: A Farm Alternative"
meeting on Saturday, March 4 in West Friendship, MD, to learn
strategies for success.
The meeting will be held at Nixon's Farm, a Howard County
landmark known for its change from production agriculture to
agritourism. Learn the "how-to's" of agritourism from successful
farmers, who will also share potential pitfalls and helpful hints.
Local experts will help you choose, design, and initiate the
agritourism option that is right for your family farm.
Conference registration is $15 per person and includes a
continental breakfast and lunch. Pre-registration by February 25 is
required. Contact Mrs. Carolyn Kulp at the Howard County Extension
office at 410-313-2707 for registration materials. Please send e-mail
requests to Caragh Fitzgerald at cf80@umail.umd.edu.
The Maryland Cooperative Extension's programs are open to all citizens
without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or
national origin.
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Caragh B. Fitzgerald
Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Maryland Cooperative Extension
3525-L Ellicott Mills Dr.
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 313-2710
(410) 313-2712 (Fax)
cf80@umail.umd.edu
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