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July 21, 2020
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Growing Mums Virtual Agritourism Workshop Available in the Online Store
NAFDMA
In NAFDMA's first Virtual Agritourism Workshop, we visit Blooms & Berries Farm Market and Garden Center in Loveland, Ohio to discuss their very impressive Mum production process. Blooms and Berries grows 4,500 chrysanthemums each summer and typically sells out during their annual Fall on the Farm Festival.
In this workshop, whether you're currently just thinking of getting into mums, or have already been producing them, you'll receive a better understanding of the entire process through a variety of interviews, videos, photos and resources provided by co-owners Cathy and Jeff Probst. From information on suppliers and irrigation to planting and display, purchase the Virtual Agritourism Workshop below and gain access to become more successful in producing and selling mums.
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Rural Resilience: Farm Stress Training
No Fee, 100% self-paced, On-Line Course (Available until June 14, 2021)
In this course, you will learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress and suicide, ways to effectively communicate with people under stress, and how to reduce stigma related to mental health concerns. The course better equips farmers, their families, and the agricultural community with tools and resources to help in time of need.
The content in this course was created by Extension professionals at Michigan State University, University of Illinois, University of Wisconsin, Montana State University and South Dakota State University. USDA's Cooperative Extension System, Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union have worked together to bring this course online for the public.
Unit 1: Managing Stress (60 minutes)
Unit 2: Communicating with Distressed Farmers (75 minutes)
Unit 3: Suicide Awareness (30 minutes)
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Visit NAFDMA's online store
NAFDMA
NAFDMA's Online Store features a wide variety of engaging webinars that will help to enhance your agritourism business. Professional presenters, including John Stanley and Michael Kerr, provide education on topics ranging from retail merchandising and leadership training, to crisis management and effective marketing strategies.
NAFDMA's "Growing Mums Virtual Agritourism Workshop" focuses on Blooms & Berries Farm Market and Garden Center in Loveland, Ohio and combines interviews, videos, photos and resources to provide a detailed overview of their very impressive Mum production process.
The Online Store is updated regularly with valuable educational resources, so be sure to bookmark the page and visit us at https://nafdma.com/Online-Store.
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We are heading to Georgia for the 2021 Agritourism Convention & Expo! Feb. 4-8, 2021
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Save the Date for
NAFDMA Agritourism UK Farm Tour — March 4-6, 2021
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ATLANTA MARKET Partnership — Incentive available
NAFDMA
Did you miss the July 17 cut-off for the complimentary room night? Not to worry! Contact Sarah below for a special NAFDMA incentive.
Sarah Koutsogiannis | Director Buyer Services
International Market Centers
1.843.384.3911
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Are you a member?
NAFDMA
Are you a member? Be sure you request to join our Members Only Facebook Group and NEW Members Only Marketplace.
The links can be found on nafdma.com when you are logged in and navigate to Member Connection and then Facebook Groups.
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Wisconsin agritourism takes a hit from COVID-19, but on-farm events are on the mend
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The cancellation notices speak volumes about the effect of COVID-19 on Wisconsin agritourism. Breakfast on the farm, county fairs, fall festivals, even winery tours, nixed to curb the spread of the virus.
The widespread cuts are unheard of in a state that celebrates its rural heritage with fun and sometimes quirky events like the Cabbage Chuck World Championship in Shiocton — where contestants use catapults to shoot cabbages at an old school bus parked in a field.
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Couple open agritourism lavender farm
Lancaster Farming
A Northumberland County couple has grown a fragrant herb farm.
Chris and Katie Davis of Watsontown bought and planted 1,500 lavender plants in the spring of 2019. It’s now a location for purchasing a bouquet of the sweet-scented, soothing plants. Essential oils can be squeezed from the blooms. And the picturesque fields of plush purple are like eye candy to visitors.
During July weekends, the Davises offered a “U pick” option at Mountain View Lavender Farm, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays.
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PSU to offer 'road map' for agri-tourism after study
Morrisons Cove Herald
A team of researchers led by a Penn State agricultural economist will receive $500,000 over three years to study agritourism in the United States and to develop research-based information and guidance for farmers looking to diversify their incomes through agritourism activities.
The goal of the grant, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is to develop and disseminate practical information that will allow rural communities and owners of small and medium-sized farms to benefit from the growing consumer interest in on-farm experiences, said Claudia Schmidt, assistant professor of marketing and local/regional food systems in the College of Agricultural Sciences.
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New Jersey's State Fair Meadowlands canceled for the first time in 3 decades
NJ.com
State Fair Meadowlands, which drew more than 400,000 visitors to its grounds in East Rutherford last year, has joined the long list of events canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
"We are heartbroken to announce that the State of New Jersey has denied our plans for 2020 State Fair Meadowlands," organizers said on Facebook.
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Lowe Family Farmstead festival thrives at new location
Capital Press
One of Idaho's most popular agri-tourism operations is thriving at its new location, the owners say.
Jim and Hillary Lowe look forward to building on the momentum their fall corn maze and pumpkin festival developed in 2019, the first year it was held at their new farm near Kuna, Idaho.
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Île d'Orléans welcomes flocks of Quebec tourists as COVID-19 keeps international travellers home
CBC News
Despite COVID-19 preventing tourists coming from abroad, business owners on l'Île d'Orléans say their shops are bustling.
"I think we'll have a very good season, and we're very happy about that," said Marie-Maude Chevrier, a tourism advisor for the MRC L'Île-d'Orléans, east of Quebec City. According to Chevrier, there may be less traffic in museums and art galleries, but the take-out restaurants, farms, chocolatiers and agri-tourism businesses are booming.
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Fairs, festivals and concerts in West Virginia closed, crowd sizes reduced to 25
WVNS-TV
Gov. Justice and state officials provide an update for media on COVID-19 preparedness and response plans. For more information about COVID-19 prevention and more, call the State’s toll-free hotline at 1-800-887-4304 or visit Coronavirus.wv.gov.
The Governor began his conference by stressing the importance of following the guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. He stated people need to be smart not "macho."
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Harney Lane is fermenting something new in its barrels
SFGate
The cliche that old dogs can't learn new tricks clearly didn’t originate along Harney Lane in Lodi, California.
In fact, at Harney Lane Winery & Vineyards, which abuts the road for which it's named, new tricks have been springing up with increasing frequency for more than a century.
Granted, the early going was fairly conventional. Henry Schnaidt, the son of Frederick Schnaidt, who had arrived in Lodi from South Dakota near the end of the 19th century, began in 1906 to plant a 64-acre plot to Zinfandel, Mission and Flame Tokay, the latter a table variety that drew early interest to Lodi.
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Manchester, Vermont, farm invests in eco-tourism
Brattleboro Reformer
A proposed development at the Boorn Brook Farm on Benson Road in Manchester, Vermont, would expand operations to include lodging for up to 92 guests as well as a fine-dining restaurant with seating for 30.
The Green Mountain Reserve, An Eco-Retreat at Boorn Brook Farm, has been proposed by Jeff Nyweide of Manchester, the owner of the 53-acre farm.
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Napa Valley, California, resorts and wineries making a comeback
Travel Weekly
After getting the go-ahead to resume operations in early June, Napa Valley resorts, wineries and tour operators are reporting a relatively solid comeback.
This upswing, however, comes on the heels of a significant blow to the famed wine region's tourism sector, which contributed about $2.23 billion in visitor spend to the local economy in 2018, according to destination management organization Visit Napa Valley.
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Local farms prepare for pumpkin season
Half Moon Bay Review
The Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival might be canceled this year, but local farmers aren't giving up quite yet on the fall season or on the orange orb that fuels much of the local economy.
According to Tiare Peña, project planner for San Mateo County, California, the many farms along highways 1 and 92 near Half Moon Bay that cater to pumpkin season tourists are gearing up for a fall opening.
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