Program

At Agritourism Summit, we understand the importance of connecting, growing and learning from others in the farm industry that are both large and small scale.

Our event, is designed to inspire and empower you on your Agritourism journey whether starting or advancing your offering.

Some of the topics covered will include:

  • Agritourism definitions and the opportunity for Australian farmers.
  • Hear from a globally recognised Australian B Corp consumer brand who owns and manages a farm and a successful agritourism experience.
  • Learn how regenerative farming is successfully intersecting with agritourism for visitors.
  • Soak up practical tips, recent planning changes and information around successfully setting up and running your agritourism business.
  • Uncover how wellness and agritourism experiences are the perfect pairing.
  • Hear first-hand from successful farm case studies who share valuable learnings across delivering farm stays, farm tours, farm workshops and pick your own farm gate experiences.

Agritourism Summit – Thursday, August 29, 2024

Book your tickets today – $249/person + GST

8.30 amRegistrations
9 amOpening session and Welcome
Presented by MC Katherine Droga, Founder of Droga & co. and Well Traveller
9.10 amAgritourism in Australia
How does Australia compare globally? What is the opportunity that lies ahead for our farmers?
Presented by Kate Shilling, Tourism Australia
9.35 amAgritourism in Italy
What can we learn for Australia?
Presented by Stephen Santucci & Jimmy Nardello
9.50 amFrom Little Things Big Things Grow
How a global B Corp brand successfully embraces agritourism on their working biodynamic farm in South Australia.
Presented by Cherie Hutchinson, Jurlique Farm
10.30 amMORNING TEA
11 amWell Traveller – Agritourism and wellness the perfect pairing.
Presented by Katherine Droga
11.15 amAgritourism Unlocked – planning pathways for success
Navigating setting up or expansion of your on-experience. New regulation changes, practical tips and insights from those in the know.
Presented by Susan Stannard, Wingecarribee Council
11.40 amA local success story
Presented by Stephen Santucci, Moonacres, Robertson, NSW
12 pmAgritourism in NSW
The opportunity and how we can help.
Presented by Adriana Buik, Destination NSW
12.30pmLUNCH
1.30 pmDeep Dive into Agritourism Excellence & Learnings
Join us for an afternoon of farmers sharing their success and learnings in running Agritourism farm experiences.

Farm stays
– Tori, Brogers End Kangaroo Valley, NSW
– Louise Crawford, Rove Numby, Reids Flats, NSW

Pick your own
– Jo-Anne Fahey, Glen Bernie Orchard, Darkes Forest, NSW

On Farm workshops
– Adam and Fiona Walmsley, Buena Vista Farm, Gerringong, NSW

Hops, sunflowers & tourism connections
– Karen Taylor, Ryefield Hops Bemboka, NSW
3.30 pmAFTERNOON TEA
4 pmSetting up a Tiny Home on your farm
Presented by Into the Wild Escapes
4.30 pmTips for marketing your agritourism business
Presented by Into the Wild Escapes & Snake Creek Cattle Company
5.10 pmWrap Up
5.30 pmClose
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Summit program as at 24 June 2024. Subject to change.

Agritourism Summit – Thursday, August 29, 2024

Book your tickets today – $249/person + GST