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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 25, 2008
Contact: Jayne Moraski
The Original Florida Tourism Task Force
Phone: (352) 955-2200
E-mail: moraski@ncfrpc.org
Website: www.originalflorida.org
OR http://nfrec-sv.ifas.ufl.edu
Saving the Family Farm? Agritourism Event Discusses Options
Our food grows in little Styrofoam containers and "sprouts" on grocery shelves, right? In a time when most people have never set foot on a farm, there is a new movement to learn where food comes from and experience rural ways of life. A North Florida tourism group, The Original Florida Tourism Task Force, hopes to capitalize on this trend.
The Original Florida Tourism Task Force and The UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center-Suwannee Valley (NFREC-SV) are bringing Jane Eckert, a nationally renowned agritourism/agritainment speaker, to help tourism professionals and family farm operators learn about this emerging industry together. Ms. Eckert will explain ways the two groups can work together to help farmers supplement family incomes with agritourism– possibly a means to sustain family farms and rural Florida landscapes.
The registration fee is $25 which includes lunch, refreshments and program materials. The registration deadline is March 31, 2008 at 5 p.m. Visit http://nfrec-sv.ifas.ufl.edu to register or e-mail Karen Hancock at khancock@ifas.ufl.edu or call (386) 362-1725 for more information.
Who: The Original Florida Tourism Task Force
What: Cultivating Agritourism—How Farmers, Ranchers and Tourism Professionals Plant Seeds for Profit
When: Tuesday April 8, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m
Where: Best Western Gateway Grand; 4200 N.W. 97th Boulevard; Gainesville, FL 32606 Call for reservations 352-331-3336.
A block of rooms is held until March 8th – please reserve your room by then if you plan on staying at the hotel.
Why: Farmers and tourism professionals will learn how to go about Agritourism business and get tips on marketing.
Cost: $25 for registration includes lunch, refreshments and program materials.
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