A Symposium of Discovery –
Agritourism and the Creative Economies in Georgia
So what is Agritourism? How can I learn about best practices in Agritourism in Georgia and other surrounding Southeastern states? Is there any type of networking group or association I can participate in to help grow my Agritourism efforts? What agency, organization or group is in charge of fostering the development of Agritourism in Georgia?
If you have questions like these and more, you just must mark your calendar for November 13th and 14th and make plans to join us at the Agricenter in Perry, Georgia, to give statewide attention and acknowledgement to the need for a formal Agritourism Association in Georgia.
During this two day discovery period, we plan to identify highly interested parties who want to further the discussion on the formation of the association by forming a steering committee to guide the association and develop policy. Future goals include creation of a statewide Master Plan for Agritourism based on this group's recommendations and form an Agritourism Education and Outreach Program.
The Framework for the Symposium is as Follows:
Tuesday, November 13th – 5:30 to 7:30pm o Reception, Exhibition and Networking session
Wednesday, November 14th -
8:30am
- Welcome by supporting agencies
- Panel discussion to include the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Kentucky Agritourism that will address what others are doing concerning the development and sustainability of Agritourism and the return on their statewide investment
- Agritourism and Creative Economies in Georgia
11:45am
Lunch with key note speaker Zippy Duval, President Georgia Farm Bureau
1:15pm
Breakout sessions to include:
| Heritage Tourism | Farm Tours |
| Nature-based | Markets & Festivals |
| Steering Committee Creation | Farm Craft |
4:30pm
Adjournment
Cost per registrant is only $50 and includes all activities on
November 13th and 14th
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Suggested hotels include the Holiday Inn and the Hampton Inn