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SUMMARY:Policy and Advocacy Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow members of the Global Agritourism Network for a collaborative meeting to learn\, share local insights\, and help shape GAN’s role in agritourism policy worldwide. \nJoin the Meeting\nMeeting ID: 884 2761 5594\nPasscode: 376477
URL:https://globalagritourismnetwork.org/event/policy-and-advocacy-committee-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20250612T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20250612T140000
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CREATED:20250512T142306Z
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SUMMARY:Innovative approaches to building capacities of rural residents for community-based and agritourism development: Examples from Eastern Europe
DESCRIPTION:We are honored to welcome;\n– Iva Lebedeva\, president of National Rural and Ecotourism Association\, Russia.\n– Svetlana Kopylova\, president of Ruralis. Hub for Sustainable Solutions in Rural Areas\, France\n(former director of Agency of Rural Community Development\, Russia) \nMark your calendars! The meeting is scheduled for June 12 at 14:00 CET. \nMeeting Info:\nDate: 12th of June\, 2025;\nTime: 13:00 – 14:00 CET (Time zone converter: https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/)\nLink of the meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81643823274?pwd=StRubNj87Txk6iEwafyK3aTfkl9Ezb.1\nMeeting ID: 816 4382 3274\nPasscode: 148041
URL:https://globalagritourismnetwork.org/event/innovative-approaches-to-building-capacities-of-rural-residents-for-community-based-and-agritourism-development-examples-from-eastern-europe/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T150000
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DTSTAMP:20260404T230858
CREATED:20250521T155110Z
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SUMMARY:GAN Education Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Education Committee of the Global Agritourism Network for their committee meeting. \nRegister for the meeting here.
URL:https://globalagritourismnetwork.org/event/gan-education-committee-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T203000
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SUMMARY:Regenerative Agritourism Pathway Recognition Program
DESCRIPTION:Regenerative Vanua supports Vanuas (Customary land holding community’s) to diversify into markets such as regenerative agritourism\, regenerative gastronomy\, regenerative value chains\, and payment for ecosystem services through the Regenerative Agritourism Pathway Recognition Program (RAPRP). Regenerative Vanua sees the potential of Vanuas not as destinations but as educational and transformational experiences connecting visitors with regenerative knowledge systems in the Pacific. Reframing tourism as an opportunity to strengthen and share culture and community through regenerative transformational and educational experiences based on regenerative farming and food systems\, rather than as a commercialised\, visitor-centred business operation which contrasts with the way tourism has been managed in the past. \nThe RAPRP was developed through Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research (ACIAR)-funded research and incorporates planned agricultural practices that ensure the land of each participating community is not being depleted by harmful agriculture practice\, whilst following the pathway\, soil\, water\, air and biodiversity should be improved. There are also set agritourism practices that ensure the Vanua is not being depleted by over-tourism/negative human impact or impacting on food security. These application tools enable landholders and communities to collect their own data to show progress against the RAPRP standards. This data managed by Regenerative Vanua can also be used to access direct financial support from Government and private markets to support a transition to regenerative practices and ensure immediate and long-term resilience. \nFacilitated by GAN’s Regenerative Agritourism committee\, this webinar will be hosted by Dr Cherise Addinsall ACIAR Project lead for the RAPRP\, alongside Alasdair Smithson from Organic Knowledge\, Laurana Rakau Tokataake\, Operations Manager Regenerative Vanua. \nRegister for this webinar here.
URL:https://globalagritourismnetwork.org/event/regenerative-agritourism-pathway-recognition-program/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T130000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Advocacy - How to reframe agritourism in ways that allow for supportive policies
DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to join the next conversation of all North American members of the Global Agritourism Network (GAN). \nRegister for the Zoom Meeting here: Meeting Registration – Zoom \nSpeakers: Cassandra Prenn-Vasilakis (Hipcamp) and Phil Hallstedt (HH Cherries\, Michigan) \nCassandra will speak to successful agritourism initiatives around the USA (e.g.\, Santa Barbara County’s new agritourism ordinance); also how to make it personal\, the agencies that should be in the room\, and which organizations might be able to help with regulatory challenges. Phil will speak specifically to his new business model for farms under 100 acres in Michigan that includes ‘NON AG\, ON FARM” income for which farm stays and workshops are a solution. \nScottie Jones of Farmstay and Suzi Spahr of NAFDMA International Agritourism Association will lead the meeting\, as co-chairs of the North America region of GAN. The goal of the interactive Zoom meeting is to connect with others working in agritourism throughout North America and begin developing a strategy for sharing resources\, strengthening networks\, and supporting agritourism throughout our region. \nThe Global Agritourism Network welcomes everyone including farmers\, ranchers\, and other agricultural producers; researchers; educators; community planners; government entities; agricultural service providers; development organizations; tour operators; etc. By working together across professions\, GAN aims to enhance the capacity of agritourism worldwide.
URL:https://globalagritourismnetwork.org/event/intro-to-advocacy-how-to-reframe-agritourism-in-ways-that-allow-for-supportive-policies/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250515T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250516T193000
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CREATED:20250409T003219Z
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UID:468-1747296000-1747423800@globalagritourismnetwork.org
SUMMARY:World Agritourism Day
DESCRIPTION:A Virtual Celebration of Sustainable Agriculture\n15th – 16th May 2025 \nInnovating Agritourism for a Sustainable Future : Empowering\nRural Economies and Preserving Cultures \nThis theme will focus on sustainable development in agritourism\, exploring the ways in which agritourism can empower rural economies\, preserve local cultures\, and promote sustainability in tourism. \nThe virtual conference will be organized over a period of two days and be comprised of keynote addresses from the Farmers\, Agri Tourism Researchers and Academicians\, Agriculture and Tourism Departments\, Government of India\, Agriculture and Tourism Departments from various Nations and as well as various State Governments in India\, the UNWTO and The Global Agri Tourism Network along with International Agri Tourism Organizations. This will be followed by thematic presentations on different aspects of Agri tourism and development by invited speakers. The closing sessions will be moderated panel discussions on selected topics with the view to providing the overall guidance for the formulation of the Agri Tourism standards and guidelines. \nThe final session will be a presentation of the key points discussed and an endorsement of any key findings or points to take forward. Awards will be announced for best performing Agri tourism centers across the globe. \nRegister for the virtual event here.
URL:https://globalagritourismnetwork.org/event/world-agritourism-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T170000
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CREATED:20250410T140550Z
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SUMMARY:Global Agritourism Conference: How Can You Get Involved?
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural Global Agritourism Conference takes place in Scotland in June 2026. \nTickets go on sale on 23rd June 2025 for both the conference (23rd to 25th June 2025) and pre and post tours showing agritourism around the whole of Scotland. \nFind out more about this international gathering of the Global\nAgritourism Network and how you can take part by attending this virtual information session. \nRegister Here
URL:https://globalagritourismnetwork.org/event/global-agritourism-conference-how-can-you-get-involved-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250421T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250421T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T230858
CREATED:20250410T140436Z
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UID:470-1745222400-1745226000@globalagritourismnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Global Agritourism Conference: How Can You Get Involved?
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural Global Agritourism Conference takes place in Scotland in June 2026. \nTickets go on sale on 23rd June 2025 for both the conference (23rd to 25th June 2025) and pre and post tours showing agritourism around the whole of Scotland. \nFind out more about this international gathering of the Global\nAgritourism Network and how you can take part by attending this virtual information session. \nRegister Here
URL:https://globalagritourismnetwork.org/event/global-agritourism-conference-how-can-you-get-involved/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T090000
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CREATED:20250311T005528Z
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UID:461-1744189200-1744192800@globalagritourismnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Creating a Successful Agritourism Destination: FAO-EBRD Guide with Case Studies from Jordan and Georgia
DESCRIPTION:The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) recently published a guide on Creating a Successful Agritourism Experience. In this webinar\, FAO-EBRD will share the guide and broader efforts in agritourism\, offering insights into key projects\, methodologies\, and real-world applications. Through expert discussions and case studies from Jordan and Georgia\, the session will explore the essential elements of a successful agritourism destination. A panel discussion and interactive Q&A will provide an opportunity to engage with global practitioners and experts shaping the future of agritourism. \n  \nPanelists: \nArianna Carita\, Development Economist\, FAO Investment Center\, Rome\, Italy \nCaroline de Broissia\, Agrifood Value Chain Specialist\, FAO Investment Center\, Rome\, Italy \nRakan Mehyar\, Agritourism Development Expert\, Jordan \nLela Khartishvili\, Agritourism Development Expert\, Georgia \n  \nModerator: \nLisa Chase\, University of Vermont Extension\, United States \nRegister for this webinar here: Webinar Registration – Zoom
URL:https://globalagritourismnetwork.org/event/creating-a-successful-agritourism-destination-fao-ebrd-guide-with-case-studies-from-jordan-and-georgia/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250321T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250321T173000
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CREATED:20250304T020535Z
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UID:455-1742572800-1742578200@globalagritourismnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Smart Data Management - Creating a sustainable\, digital collaboration between agriculture and tourism
DESCRIPTION:This insightful session\, led by Barbara Weiskopf\, Katharina Weiskopf\, and Alexander Plaikner from the University of Innsbruck\, Austria\, will explore innovative digital strategies for integrating agriculture and tourism. \nEcotourism has emerged as a major travel trend in recent years and is becoming increasingly important as a sustainable tourism concept. Nature-based travel\, for example\, aims to minimize negative environmental impacts\, protect landscapes and raise awareness of natural and cultural values. However\, it is often difficult to distinguish it from related concepts such as sustainable tourism or agritourism. \nDigitalization creates new opportunities for collaboration between agriculture and tourism. It makes it easier to book agricultural experiences (e.g.\, bread baking courses\, pony rides) through digital platforms. Farm holidays could also be made accessible to people with disabilities\, starting with the booking process (e.g.\, large fonts\, image descriptions). This creates added value for farmers and tourists\, diversifies existing offers and creates responsible tourism. Online platforms for marketing regional products can also contribute to the development of a circular economy between the sectors. Digital farm shops can increase the value of farms and make them more resilient\, which has been particularly reinforced by the COVID-19 pandemic. \nThese developments highlight the potential of digitalization in promoting sustainable ecotourism and strengthening the synergy between agriculture and tourism. By facilitating access to nature-based experiences and regional products\, digital tools can enhance environmental awareness\, support local economies\, and contribute to responsible tourism. Moreover\, integrating accessibility features into digital booking platforms ensures that farm-based tourism becomes more inclusive\, fostering a tourism model that is both sustainable and socially responsible. \nJoin the event live by clicking here.
URL:https://globalagritourismnetwork.org/event/smart-data-management-creating-a-sustainable-digital-collaboration-between-agriculture-and-tourism/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Taipei:20250228T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Taipei:20250228T111000
DTSTAMP:20260404T230858
CREATED:20250114T012142Z
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SUMMARY:East Asia Region Casual Catch-Up
DESCRIPTION:The first half will feature a presentation by Professor Yasuo Ohe from Tokyo University of Agriculture\, who will discuss the challenges of generous hospitality in agritourism\, drawing insights from Japan. \nIn the second half\, we will engage in a general discussion\, where we can share our research interests and explore possibilities for collaboration. \nThis event is free to attend\, but you must register in advance. \nRegister Here
URL:https://globalagritourismnetwork.org/event/east-asia-region-casual-catch-up/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T170000
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CREATED:20250114T013014Z
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UID:432-1739894400-1739898000@globalagritourismnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Policy\, Advocacy\, and Strategy for Supporting Agritourism
DESCRIPTION:Regulations\, zoning\, liability\, and funding are some of the most pressing concerns of agritourism operators in just about every country. Join Rose Wright from New South Wales\, Australia and Marge Kilkelly from Maine\, USA for a discussion of the challenges and opportunities for supporting agritourism through local\, regional\, and national policies. \nThis event is free to attend\, but you must register in advance. \nRegister Here
URL:https://globalagritourismnetwork.org/event/policy-advocacy-and-strategy-for-supporting-agritourism/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T230858
CREATED:20250114T012727Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Contours of Impact Assessment of Agritourism
DESCRIPTION:As agritourism expands across the globe\, many are in search of approaches to assess the impact that agritourism has on economies and social structures at the community\, region\, and national levels.  This session will be an exploration of methods and approaches for measuring the economic and social impact of agritourism. This is the first webinar in a series hosted by the Global Agritourism Network Research Committee. \nThis event is free to attend\, but you must register in advance. \nRegister Here
URL:https://globalagritourismnetwork.org/event/exploring-the-contours-of-impact-assessment-of-agritourism/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20250121T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20250121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T230858
CREATED:20250114T005707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T023159Z
UID:419-1737468000-1737471600@globalagritourismnetwork.org
SUMMARY:Characteristics of the Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area Program
DESCRIPTION:We are honored to welcome Ms. Karina Barantseva\, from the Polish institution\, the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR)\, who will be sharing her expertise with us. \nThis webinar will unlock invaluable insights into creating synergies and consortiums to apply for and absorb EU funds for project development. We will delve specifically into the exciting opportunities for agritourism development in our own countries. We will explore the Widening Programme\, highlighting options for both academics and the private sector\, and fostering cooperation between these two crucial areas. \nThis event is free to attend\, but you must register in advance. \nRegister Here
URL:https://globalagritourismnetwork.org/event/characteristics-of-the-widening-participation-and-strengthening-the-european-research-area-program/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T230858
CREATED:20250114T012551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T023242Z
UID:426-1736852400-1736856000@globalagritourismnetwork.org
SUMMARY:The Role of NGOs in Agritourism Development: Examples from Eastern Europe
DESCRIPTION:This webinar explores how a successful and impactful rural tourism association was established in Belarus and benefitted thousands of association members over a 20-year period. Panelists Valeria Klitsounova from Belarusian State University and Darya Pukas from Colorado State University will share examples from the field including the creation of the first food and craft cluster in Belarus\, the role of women entrepreneurship\, and the development of cross-border routes with Latvia and Lithuania to promote culinary and craft heritage. \nThis event is free to attend\, but you must register in advance. \nRegister Here
URL:https://globalagritourismnetwork.org/event/the-role-of-ngos-in-agritourism-development-examples-from-eastern-europe/
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