Agritourism Extravaganza!

November 16-17, 2012 East Tennessee

Featuring free educational sessions, networking opportunities and farm tours
A Joint Event of the Tennessee Agritourism Association and North Carolina Agritourism Networking Association Not a member? Come and check out what you are missing! Schedule of Events Friday, November 16 Location: Farmhouse Gallery and Gardens, http://farmhousegallerygardens.com/ Special thanks to Johnny and Pat Lynch for hosting the group! 121 Covered Bridge Lane, Unicoi, TN 37692 Tennessee Agritourism Association Meeting Refreshments courtesy of First Bank and Trust Ag Credit Welcome & Introductions Pumpkin Production, Harvest and Storage Annette Wszelaki, UT Extension Tour Farmhouse Gallery and Gardens Spotlight on North Carolina Tennessee Sales Tax Regulations on the Sale of Farm Products Hal Pepper, Center for Profitable Agriculture Dinner by Farmhouse Gallery and Gardens & Question/Answer Session Sponsored by CPA and TDA through Specialty Crop Block Grant Funds Innovative and Effective Merchandising Methods for Specialty Crops Megan Bruch, Center for Profitable Agriculture & Operators What Flew and What Flopped Come ready to share what worked well and what didnt this year. Adjourn for Fun and Fellowship

Join us for an

1:00pm 2:30 pm 2:45 pm 3:30 pm 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:45 pm 7:15 pm 8:00 pm

Saturday, November 17 9:00 am Bus Departs from the Best Western Plus - 2406 N Roan Street, Johnson City, TN 37601 Tour Fenders Farm - http://www.fendersmaze.com/ Lunch and Tour Corey Ippolito Winery - http://www.coreyippolitovineyardbandb.com/ Tour Storybrook Farm Bed and Breakfast - http://www.storybrookfarmtn.com/ 3:30 pm Bus Arrives at Best Western Plus

Transportation from the Best Western and lunch provided.

Registration Pre-registration required by November 12. Space is limited so register early! To pre-register, please e-mail the following information to cpa@utk.edu or call (931) 486-2777. Attendee Name(s) Business/Agency Name E-mail Address Phone Number Website Which day(s) (Friday and/or Saturday) you plan to participate Lodging Options Storybrook Farm Bed and Breakfast Special thanks to John and Diane Vogt, Owners! Offering especially for our group 20% off regular rates!
695 North Cherokee St. Jonesborough, TN 37659

http://www.storybrookfarmtn.com/

Please call for Reservations: (423) 262-7995

Best Western Plus -Ask for Tennessee Agritourism Bus Tour Group Rate - $65/night plus tax A block of 20 rooms is available for the group. Reservations must be made by November 12 to receive the group rate. 2406 N Roan Street Johnson City, TN 37601 Phone: (423) 282 2161 Sponsors Tennessee Agritourism Association Tennessee Department of Agriculture University of Tennessee Extension Center for Profitable Agriculture North Carolina Department of Agriculture North Carolina Agritourism Networking Association First Bank and Trust Ag Credit

Contacts Megan Bruch, Center for Profitable Agriculture, mlbruch@utk.edu Pamela Bartholomew, Tennessee Department of Agriculture, pamela.bartholomew@tn.gov Scarlett MulliganTennessee Agritourism Association, scarlett@riverviewmounds.com Martha Glass, North Carolina Department of Agriculture, martha.glass@ncagr.gov Note: This event fulfills a TAEP requirement for an agritourism workshop.