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March 4, 2010 Workshop
  

Agritourism Workshop

The Smoky Hills Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Area, Inc. is hosting the Smoky Hills Agritourism Workshop March 4, 2010.  The Agritourism Workshop begins with Registration at 8:30 a.m. at the Township Hall in Rush Center, located one block west of the 4-way stop on Highway K-96. 

PRESENTERS

  • Ben Allen of Kansas State University
  • Becki Rhoades of Kansas Department of Commerce
  • Shawna Oliver with Farm Bureau Financial Services

Virtual Tours

Sponsors

  • Rush Co. Commisioners
  • Dechant and Taylor, Chartered
  • Golden Valley, Inc.
  • Walnut Creek Extension
  • Golden Belt Telephone
  • Farmers Bank and Trust
  • Community Bank of the Midwest
  • Nekoma State Bank
  • LaCrosse Livestock Market, Inc.
  • Midwest Energy, Inc.
  • Flame Engineering
  • Rick's Food Store
  • Midland Marketing Coop, Inc.
  • Southfork Meats
  • Sue's Ultimate Embroidery
  • and your local Conservation District

What is Agritourism?

Agritourism is a method by which farmers can diversify their farm products and supplement their agricultural incomes.  It can be thought of as one alternative for improving the incomes and potential economic viability of small farms and rural communities.   Common agritourism activities in Kansas include: family outings to pick apples or pumpkins; assisting with an authentic cattle drive; relaxing at a winery; or going on a fall hunting trip.

Registration

$35 per person or $50 per couple prior to March 1

 

Click here for Flyer and
Registration form

Lunch

Noon meal of Roast Pork is included with Registration
and will be served by KEPK-Relay for Life Team

Vendors

Vendors can call the RC&D at 785-425-6647 or email Teresa Webb at teresa.webb@ks.nacdnet.net to register for display space.  The vendor registration fee is $50. 

Current vendors include:

  • Main Street Floral
  • Arch Craft
  • Donnetta Robin
  • Fairview Farms Alpacas
  • Country Place Bed and Breakfast
  • Farm Bureau Financial Services - Rush County
  • Flame Engineering
  • Golden Belt Telephone Association, Inc.
  • Rush Co. Economic Development
  • LoveSmallTownAmerica.com
  • Southfork Meats
  • Stone-Post Designs