Hudson Valley Agritourism Networking Session

Hudson Valley agritourism farmers are invited to a special event designed to foster connections, share experiences, and inspire collaboration in industry in the Hudson Valley region. Come and hear firsthand from successful local agritourism farms about their journey. Mark your calendars for June 20th and join us at the picturesque Hurds Family Farm, located at 2187 NY-32, Modena, NY, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. 

Why You Should Attend:

• Meet and network with your local tourism professionals.
• Brainstorm opportunities to grow and support the agritourism industry in your region.
• Network with agritourism operations in your region to strengthen collaborations.
• Hear from I LOVE NY on how you can best set up your agritourism operation for success with visitors!

Our speakers include:

• Lisa Berger, Director of Ulster County Office of Tourism and Ulster County Office for Film
• Charles Hurd, Business Owner, Hurds Family Farm, Ulster County
• Erika Malmgreen, Business Owner, Winterton Farms, Sullivan County
• Sharon Soons, Soons Orchard, Orange County

We have limited space available, so pre-registration is preferred. Walk-ins are welcome unless the event is sold out. To keep you energized during the session refreshments will be provided.

The event is being organized by educators from CCE Ulster, CCE Orange, and CCE Sullivan, with support from Cornell Agritourism PWT.

This work is supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, award #2022-06508.