Advancing Equity in Historic Preservation: OUR COMMITMENT
Agriculture and Main Street
Wed, Sep 30
|Zoom Webinar
From restaurants to retail stores, activation of farmer's markets and ag-tourism opportunities, you'll be able to hear from experts who are leading the way for local agriculture and downtown districts to thrive together.


Time & Location
Sep 30, 2020, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
Zoom Webinar
About the Event
Presented in collaboration with University of Minnesota Extension, this seminar will focus on creating stronger ties between our ag producers and downtowns. From restaurants to retail stores, activation of farmer's markets and ag-tourism opportunities, you'll be able to hear from experts who are leading the way for local agriculture and downtown districts to thrive together.Â
Event Created in Partnership with University of Minnesota Extension
Event Sponsored by the Southeast Regional Sustainable Development Partnership
Cover photo from UMN Extension, taken by Scott Streble.
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Agenda for Agriculture on Main Street
9:00-9:05: Welcome
9:05-9:50: Keynote
9:55-10:25: Breakouts
- Agritourism: Growing tourism through local food
- Farm to Restaurant Table: Why and How
- Retail Strategies for Local Growers and Producers
- Beyond the Farmer’s Market: How to maximize farmer’s market customers to drive downtown commerce
10:25-10:30 Break
10:30-10:55 Roundtable--30 Second Success Stories
11:00-11:50 Panel Discussion: Communities Making it Happen
11:50-12:00: Wrap-up and More information
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