Agritourism Workshops Monthly! - Agritourism Pricing Workshop
Event Details
Date
June 20, 2023
Time
12:00pm-1:00pm
Location
virtual
Host
Cornell Cooperative Extension Agritourism Program Work Team
Are you thinking of starting an agritourism business or are you currently operating one? Join our monthly lunch-hour, workshop virtual series and learn how to grow your agritourism business!
June 20th: Agritourism Pricing: How to figure out what your customers will bear
Speaker: Stephen Hadcock, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program
Topics include:
- Determining Pricing for your Agritourism Activities (Corn Maze, U-Pick, Events, etc.)
- Tracking Sales to Determine Future Pricing Adjustments
Pre-registration Required: Register for the Zoom Webinar here!
Price: Free
The upcoming sessions will focus on specific topic to help aspiring agritourism entrepreneurs grow their knowledge and profit through this exciting on-farm business.
July 17: Marketing Your Agritourism Operation
August 21: Agritourism: Working with Tour Companies
September 18: Agritourism Farm Stay: Camping, Glamping and BnB
October 16: Hosting One Day Agritourism Event
November 20: Hosting Agritourism Air BnB Experience
December 18: U-Pick Agritourism Operations-In's and Out's
All workshops will be recorded and links shared. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Sponsor: Cornell Cooperative Extension Agritourism Program Work Team
Past topics:
January 17: What is Agritourism and Starting an Agritourism Business
February 20: Where is agritourism allowed?
March 20: Protecting Your Agritourism Operation: Liability and Insurance
April 17: Customer Service for Agritourism
May 20: Tax Considerations for Agritourism
Please contact Lindsey Pashow lep67@cornell.edu or 518-569-3073 with any questions.
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