Agritourism Owners to Meet Nov. 17, 18

NATCHEZ, Miss. (Press Release) — Owners of agritourism enterprises can learn new ways to market their businesses during an upcoming meeting in Natchez.

The Mississippi Agritourism Association Meeting will be held on Nov. 17 and 18 at the Natchez Grand Hotel. The Mississippi State University Extension Service is sponsoring the educational event.

Topics include organizing a media day, merchandising and retail tips, hosting a farm-to-table dinner, and marketing and advertising.

Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Educational sessions are offered from 1 to 6 p.m. Nov. 17 and from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 18.

Preregistration is required and costs $50 per person. For more information or to preregister, contact Jo Lynn Mitchell at jolynn.mitchell@yahoo.com or 601-606-0762.