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 TourismJean 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 TourismJean Poudevigne, Value Added Producer

Agri-Café Conversations

Tom CoonDirector

Michigan State University Extension

Linda Jones Program Manager

Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council

miffs.org

michigan.org

Dogwood Farm

Jean Francoise PougetMaison du Tourism

Jean PoudevigneValue 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