Learning from owners and vendors and staff, oh my?

The Advanced Learning Retreat (ALR) is a relatively new educational product for NAFDMA developed in response to our member's need for more 'in-depth, in-season learning'.

In true NAFDMA form some of our senior (length of membership not age) members have risen to the occasion and offered outstanding retreats at their businesses. This is no easy feat, when  you are in operation.  But it makes for the most candid , open learning experience you can get in this industry.  

The first Advanced Learning Retreat was held in 2006 at Saunders Farm. In 2007 at Vala's Pumpkin Patch and in 2008 at Whitehouse Fruit farm. 

In 2009 our hosts are Jan and Greg Huber from Huber's Orchard and Winery.  Meet and learn from Jan, Greg, their family, staff and vendors over 2 days of sharing and network building. Enrollment is limited as the ALR provides a detailed, in-depth, intimate learning environment. 

 

What will you see at Hubers? Where will you learn? at the: Huber's Farm Market  Family Farm Park  Winery  U-pick  Plantation Hall  Bakery  Ice Cream Factory  Cheese Shop  Starlight Distillery  In the over 550 acres of orchards, fruits, vegetables, Christmas trees, pumpkins, and vineyards

Join us this July, from the 12-15th in Starlight, Indiana.  Our all-inclusive package details will be available on our website in June at  NAFDMA    

Visit our hosts at: 

Huber's Orchard and Winery

Joe Hubers Family Farm and Restaurant

Take a tour of the Rock Ranch with Jeff Manley

The Rock Ranch does a great job with it's ag-education programs. Several different stations are positioned across the farm. Each station is geared towards a different age group. Jeff Manley with the Rock Ranch gives us a quick tour. NAFDMA tour-goers visited and had a fab supper at the Rock Ranch in February. 

Do you want to learn more about bring school kids out to your farm? 

Did you know that Nafdma convention sessions are recorded?

They are available as MP3s. MP3s are easy to download and you can listen to them while you prune your orchard or plant your fields. Nearly 20 hours of audio recorded sessions are yours as a bonus when you renew your NAFDMA membership or join for the first time. 

Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the latest in offering profitable school tours to planning a retail expansion. The sessions are listed at nafdma.com/Gergia/GA_conf/

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