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Below are upcoming events related to on-farm direct sales and agritourism.

Agritourism Connections Conference

February 6th at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, OR

More Info & Registration Here

Join fellow producers and agritourism professionals for a dynamic day of learning and networking. This event features engaging sessions on effective marketing strategies, firsthand stories from agritourism operators, opportunities to build valuable social connections, and updates on the latest research. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your agritourism venture, this conference offers practical insights and inspiration to help you thrive. Hosted by the OSU Extension Agricultural Tourism Program.  

Registration is $40 and includes a full lunch. Scholarships available. Contact Audrey Comerford at [email protected] or Melissa Fery at [email protected] with questions. 

Agenda: 

9:30am-10am – Arrival/Check in 

10am-11:15am – Opening remarks, Legacy in Motion: Young Farmers Leveraging Agritourism and Market Access 

11:15am-11:30am – Break 

11:30am-12:30pm – Breakout Session 1 

  • Websites That Work: SEO & Design Basics – Having a website that shows up on internet searches is still important, even in these days of social media. Topics that will be discussed are different website platforms, the importance of search engine optimization, and basic layout and design. Marissa Brown, Travel Salem Digital Marketing Specialist 

  • Newsletter Essentials and Strategies – The session will cover how newsletters engage customers, platforms options, frequency and timing for sending, and content strategies. Audrey Comerford, OSU Extension Agritourism Coordinator and Wee Woollies Fiber Arts 

12:30pm-1:15pm – Lunch and networking 

1:15pm-2:15pm – Breakout Session 2 

  • Turning Likes into Visits – Farmer panel about experiences, different platforms, what type of content gets the most engagement, and how it’s used to drive visits/sales. 

  • Boost Your Visibility with Google Business Profile - An overview of why Google Business Profile is an important tool, how to claim your profile if you haven’t already, how to update it, and methods for improving your visibility. We will also take a look at a few individual business profiles as examples. 

2:15pm-3pm – Closing session and raffle