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Sunday, January 3 |
Choose Either of these two sessions: |
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1:00 - 2:30pm |
"Ag Tourism at Honeysuckle Hill Farm" - Jeff
& Julie Alsup, Coopertown, Tennessee Honeysuckle Hill Farm
specializes in Spring and Fall tours. They host 15,000 school
children annually to their farm. |
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"High Tunnel Production" - A. J. Bussan, UW Horticulture
Many growers are extending their seasons through the use of hi
tunnel greenhouses. You will learn tips and strategies in
growing crops in hi tunnels. |
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Monday,
January 4 |
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10:30- 11:15am |
General Sessions
- Choose
any of the following session topics: |
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"Using the
Internet to Market Your Business" - Ryan Prellwitz, Vines & Rushes
Vineyard |
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"In Defense of Growers - Tackling New Food Safety
Requirements" - Barb Ingham, Food Science Extension Specialist |
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"Worker
Protection Standards" - Roger Springman, WI DATCP |
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"Making Your Business Structure Work for You" Phil Harris, UW
Ag Economics |
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"Starting a CSA" - Kay Jensen, Jen-Ehr Family Farm |
| Noon - 2:15pm |
TRADE SHOW OPENS - Lunch Served in the Trade Show Area
The Trade Show will open with over TWO hours of time for you to chat
with vendors, learn what's new, and make your best deals. |
| 2:15 - 3:15pm |
General Session:
"Should You Consider a Certified Kitchen?" Anne Pfeiffer,
UW Extension |
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"Partnership & Regional Marketing" Lois Federman,
Mineral Point School Gift Program / Kent Gustafson, Univ of
Minnesota Tourism |
| 5:00- 7:00pm |
Reception in Trade Show Area Relax after a long day
with a reception. Local wines, beers, and cheeses will be
featured. Meet with friends and visit with exhibitors.
Trade Show closes for the day at 7:00pm. |
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Tuesday, January 6 |
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8:00 |
Trade Show Opens
at 8:00am |
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9:30-11:00am |
Trade Show Time
/ Refreshment Break
Exhibitors will be given time to
present demonstrations and mini-seminars. |
| 12:30pm |
Trade Show Closes /
CONVENTION ADJOURNS |
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