The Agritourism - Small Fruit and Vegetable Conference

The Agritourism - Small Fruit and Vegetable Conference is scheduled for Feb 21-22-23 at the Ramada Oasis Conference Center in Springfield, Missouri.

The conference has brought together University of Missouri Extension specialists, professional growers, University researchers and successful agritourism businesspeople for a superb program of information designed to help you make your operation great.

On Monday, you have a choice of two programs – the local foods and farms bus tour and the blueberry school.

The Bus Tour leaves for a drive east of Springfield to six locations that will hold something of interest for everyone.

At the hotel, is the the Blueberry School, intended for all skill levels of growers, with a self-drive tour to Blue Haven Picking Patch in Bois D’Arc. The annual Blueberry Council Meeting is scheduled for Monday evening.

Tuesday will begin with a General Session then concurrent session on fruits, vegetables and agritourism subjects. In the evening the confernece will feature a local foods mixer in the Exhibit area to give participants an opportunity to talk and exchange ideas and best practices.

The Trade Show will open Tuesday to provide an opportunity to discuss issues and find solutions for your growing and marketing challenges with business professionals.

Wednesday the conference begins again with a General session and break into concurrent session until the end at noon.

Check out the conference webpage for more information. You can register by printing the registration form ht and sending a check, or call Pam Mayer 417-547-7533 or Leslie Akers 417-547-7516 or 417-547-7500 to register with a credit card.