SC Agritourism Association 2022 Annual Conference

3509 Clemson Boulevard,Anderson SC 29621

23 January, 2022

Description

Join us for the 2022 South Carolina Agritourism Associations conference. We will visit 6 locations in two days with speakers at each stop! The 2022 SCAA conference will look a bit different this year. It will include 2 days touring outstanding Agritourism farms in SC and feature fantastic educational speakers at each stop.  Do to COVID and the need to 'social distance' we will spend more time in open spaces, and you have the option to ride the bus or drive your own car.  Sign up today! Early Bird Special ends January 1, 2022! Sunday, January 23:  We will have our usual warm up/networking time at our host hotel, Holiday Inn Anderson SC, 3509 Clemson Blvd, Anderson SC Monday, January 24:  Our first day line up will include the Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum of South Carolina, Chattooga Belle Farm, a  200 acre working farm and event venue located in the shadows of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, and Whispering Pines a licensed Grade A Raw Goat & Sheep milk dairy and cheese making facility.  We will end the day with a wonderful dinner near the hotel. Each stop will include an educational component and time to network. Lunch and dinner are provided.  You can ride the bus or meet us at each stop. Tuesday, January 25: We will start the day at Denver Downs Farm, one of South Carolina's oldest family owned and operated farms, they hold an annual Fall Festival: Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, National act concerts, special events, weddings, corporate outings and field trips.  Then we will travel to Walker Century Farm / Providence Farm a fourth generation family farm committed to sustainable agricultural practices that produce healthy food. Our last stop will be Barefoot Acres, this is not your average farm. In addition to a traditional farmland with animals, flower fields, and fresh produce, it is an exciting adventure park full of thrills, fun, and excitement. From ziplines and challenging rope course to hiking trails, there's something for every member of your family to enjoy. Be open to learn and have fun with other like-minded farmers. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us! Early Bird registration ends January 1, 2022. http://scagritourism.org/