AGENDA
| Wednesday, March 21, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 9:30 AM | 9:30 AM Conference Welcome - Dream to Reality: The Panel of Our Farms Anthony Marchetti, Rappahannock Oysters Coley Jones Drinkwater, Richland Dairy Moderated by Chris Cook, Virginia Farm Bureau | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:45 AM | 10:45 AM Networking Break | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 AM Business Development, Planning, and Marketing Alex White, Ph.D., Virginia Tech | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:15 PM | 12:15 PM Networking Luncheon Greetings from exhibitors | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Concurrent Sessions Land Conservation and Agritourism
Andy Sorrell, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Missy Neff, SVP Government Relations - State, McGuireWoods Consulting LLC
Moderated by Chris McDonald, Virginia Association of Counties
Building the Reality
John Delmare, Rappahannock Cellars
Jimmy Messick, Messick’s Farm Market
Moderated by Chris Cook, Virginia FAIRS
Financing Roundtable
Stephen Versen, Virginia Department of Agriculture
Bradley Webb, First Bank & Trust
Angela Wiggins, Virginia Tourism Corporation
Moderated by Laurette Tucker, USDA Rural Development
VSU Small Farms: FSA Loans for Veterans, New and Beginning Farmers
Will Loxterkamp, Farm Loan Manager
Moderated by Michael Wooden, Virginia State University Small Farm Outreach Program
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| 2:30 PM | 2:30 PM Overview of Farm Tours Livvy Preisser, Virginia Cooperative Extension
Please see 'Farm Tour Information' tab for a description of the tours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:45 PM - 5:30 PM | 2:45 PM - 5:30 PM Farm Tours Transportation Provided | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Trade Show Networking Reception Explore exhibits that will support your Agritourism Adventure!
Cash bar featuring Virginia Wine & Craft Beer
Showcasing Ice Cream from Homestead Creamery
Dinner will be on your own | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thursday, March 22, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7:45 AM | 7:45 AM Networking Buffet Breakfast Showcasing Highland County Maple Syrup from Fair Lawn Farm, Tim Duff Owner | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8:15 AM | 8:15 AM Delivering Memorable Experiences Vincent Magnini, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Graduate Faculty, Virginia Tech | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM | 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Concurrent Sessions Farm Transition Planning
Andy Sorrell, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Adam Downing, Virginia Cooperative Extension
Mike Santucci, Virginia Department of Forestry
Moderated by Chris Cook, Virginia Farm Bureau
Making Your Case with the Numbers
Vince Magnini, Ph.D.Virginia Tech
VACo representative
Moderated by Chris McDonald, Virginia Association of Counties
SOL's on the Farm
Tammy Maxey, Virginia Farm Bureau
Coley Drinkwater, Richland Dairy
Michael Lombardo, Assistant Superintendent Isle of Wight Public Schools
Moderated by Sandra Tanner, Virginia Tourism Corporation
Equestrian
David and Sally Lamb, Oakland Heights Farm
Steve Edwards, Mill Swamp Indian Horses
Moderated by Heather Wheeler, Virginia Department Agriculture & Consumer Services
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| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Concurrent Sessions Agritourism Safety in Virginia
Livvy Preisser, Virginia Cooperative Extension
Moderated by Chris Cook, Virginia Farm Bureau
Networking and Strategic Partnership
Sandra Tanner, Virginia Tourism Corporation
Moderated by Mike Wooden, Virginia State University Small Farm Program
Building Your Agritourism Brand Online
David Stanley, SilverLining Design
Moderated by Heather WheelerMichele Mosely, Virginia State University
Agritourism Brags & Blunders
Mark & Kim Rangos, Blue Sky Distillery
Michael & Amy Drewry, Drewry Farms
Dave & Diane Sheldon, Hampton Roads Winery
Judy Winslow, Director Smithfield & Isle of Wight Tourism
Pat Bernshausen, Special Assistant to the County Administrator Surry County
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| 11:45 AM | 11:45 AM Networking Luncheon with Presentation - Labor, Liability, and Legal: The Foundation to Success The Honorable Bettina Ring
Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Office of Governor Ralph Northam H-2A and H-2B Guest Worker Programs Kerry Scott, MAS Labor
Liability
Scott DeNoon, Virginia Farm Bureau
Legal Issues: A Checklist of Considerations for Agritourism Ventures
Maggy Gregory, Attorney, Adams & Fisk
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| 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM Adjourn to the Farm! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||