Registration Information:
To register, please complete the registration form on the reverse and return it by August 28. Participation requests will be processed on a first come, first served basis. There is no cost to participate, and lunch will be provided to all attendees. Should the tour not have a minimum number of registrants by August 28, it is subject to cancellation. If the tour must be cancelled, those pre-registered will be notified in advance of cancellation. The Center is a department within University of Tennessee Extension and is a partnership of UT and the Tennessee Farm Bureau. The Center’s mission is to assist Tennessee farmers in analyzing and developing value-added agricultural enterprises in Tennessee. For additional information contact: Center for Profitable Agriculture P.O. Box 1819 Spring Hill, TN 37174 Phone: (931) 486-2777 E-mail: cpa@utk.edu Website: http://cpa.utk.edu Or visit your local UT Extension office.
Focus on Community Supported Agriculture Educational Tour
September 8, 2009
Tour Sponsors
This tour is made possible by GROW-10. GROW-10 is an educational program offered by the University of Tennessee Center for Profitable Agriculture and is funded in part by USDA Rural Development.
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Early Registration Deadline August 28, 2009
Registration Form
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Focus on Community Supported Agriculture Educational Tour
Get ready to cultivate some new direct farm marketing ideas by joining our classroom on wheels September 8, 2009. Learn the ins and outs and benefits of operating a community supported agriculture (CSA) venture on this educational tour made possible by the Center for Profitable Agriculture’s GROW-10 program . The tour will feature two successful CSA endeavors including Delvin Farms and Rocky Glade Farm. Learn how to diversify your farm operation and network with other direct marketers, farmers and agri-entrepreneurs. You won’t want to miss this exciting educational opportunity. Space is limited, and early registration is advised.
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Date and Location
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 Middle Tennessee Research and Education Center 1000 Main Entrance Drive Spring Hill, TN 37174
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Tentative Agenda
9:00 am 9:30 am 10:00 am 11:40 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 1:20 pm 3:00 pm 3:45 pm Registration and Networking Tour Departure Delvin Farms CSA Success Story & Farm Tour Depart Farm Hatcher Family Dairy Lunch and Networking Depart Farm Rocky Glade Farm CSA Success Story & Farm Tour Depart Farm Return to Middle Tennessee Research and Education Center
County Phone Number(s) E-Mail Address
Please mail or fax completed form by August 28 to:
Center for Profitable Agriculture Attn: CSA Tour P.O. Box 1819 Spring Hill, TN 37174 Fax to (931) 486-0141
Questions?
Contact Amy Ladd at the Center for Profitable Agriculture at aladd4@tennessee.edu or (931) 486-2777.
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*Tours not having a minimum number of preregistrations by August 28, may be cancelled. Refer to Registration Information for details.
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