"Direct Farm Marketing for Success"
Workshops III

March, 2010

Farmers who direct market products to consumers—farmers market vendors, on-farm retail market owners, roadside stand operators, etc.— are invited to the third installment of the Direct Farm Maketing for Success Workshops. The workshops will be held in March, 2010, in four locations throughout the state.
Locations:
March 2 — Jackson
March 4 — Spring Hill
March 10 — White Pine
March 11 — Cookeville
Workshop Topics:
Key Concepts for Successful Marketing
Choosing Direct Marketing Channels
Developing Effective Marketing Materials
Making the Most of the TAEP Cost-Share Opportunity

Registration fee is $15 per person, if registered by February 26. Late registration is $20.
Download Workshop Brochure/Registration Form

Tennessee Agritourism Association Meeting
March 25, 2010 2:00 CST

The Tennessee Agritourism Association will hold its quarterly meeting on Thursday, March 25th 11:00 - 2:00 (CT) on the campus of Tennessee Tech in Cookeville. To make it more convenient for our west Tennessee members, you can join us via Skype at a location to be confirmed soon.

Susan Ingraham, our new president, has asked that you bring any promotional pieces you might have such as brochures, posters, rack cards, handouts, advertising, etc. as we will be talking about how these pieces are used in your different operations.

Ag Day On The Hill - April 13, 2010. Nashville, TN

Pumpkin Hill announces Pumpkin Patch Dates - Wilson County
Tel: 615-758-5364 Link to web site
Open mid-October through October 31st
Monday-Friday 9-noon
Saturday - 10-5
Sunday 1-5

Peaceful Pastures - Smith County
Tel: 615-683-4291 Link to web site
Get wholesome and delicious grassfed meats

Lyon Family Farms - Lincoln County
Tel: 931-205-1853 Link to web site
They invite you to bring your class by for a field trip this season; no group is too big or too small.
Open September 22 thru October 31. Class tours are given Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Call today for group rates and available times.

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