VISIONING THE POTENTIAL OF MICHIGAN’S VALUE-ADDED AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-TOURISM APRIL 14, 2010 Welcome
Changing the Story: Growing Value-Added Agriculture &Agri-Tourism in Michigan Professional Development Opportunities Internships for Undergraduates Study Tours to France for Extension Educators and other professionals Value-added ag and Agritourism on-line Curriculum
Overview Introductory Remarks: Wynne Wright, MSU Welcome: Tom Coon, MSU Extension Director Introduction of Speakers: Sarah Nicholls, MSU Linda Jones, Michigan Grape &Wine Industry Council Jean-Francois Pouget, Maison du Tourism Jean Poudevigne, Value Added Producer Agri-Café Conversations
A French Connection?
Overview Introductory Remarks: Wynne Wright, MSU Welcome: Tom Coon, MSU Extension Director Introduction of Speakers: Sarah Nicholls, MSU Linda Jones, Michigan Grape &Wine Industry Council Jean-Francois Pouget, Maison du Tourism Jean Poudevigne, Value Added Producer Agri-Café Conversations
Tom Coon Director Michigan State University Extension
Linda Jones Program Manager Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council
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Dogwood Farm
Jean Francoise Pouget Maison du Tourism Jean Poudevigne Value Added Producer
Agri-Café
AGRI-CAFÉ ETIQUETTE: Focus on What Matters Contribute your thinking and experience Listen to understand Connect ideas Listen together For patterns, insights, and deeper questions
Cross-Pollinating Ideas
Agenda Project Overview: Sarah Nicholls, MSU Continuing the Conversation: Phil Howard, MSU
Thank You