TDA to Host Agritourism Media Days for Pick TN Products Anniversary

Friday, October 07, 2011 | 08:11am

NASHVILLE – In celebration of the 25^th Anniversary of Pick Tennessee Products, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture will be hosting media events across the state to recognize the many great agritourism venues people can visit this fall. Media will have the opportunity to interview farmers and other local officials.

Agritourism venues have been steadily increasing in number over the past few years. There are now more than 700 agritourism locations in Tennessee. These venues contribute to the local economy, and many, provide jobs in rural communities.

For more information on Pick Tennessee Products, visit www.picktnproducts.org.

Who: Agritourism Venue Owners, Local Officials

Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP to Pamela.Bartholomew@tn.gov or 731-549-4759 at least 48 hours in advance of event.

When: Oct. 11-26, 2011 at 11 a.m. local time

Where: Various locations throughout Tennessee

October 11: Granddaddy’s Farm (Franklin County)
454 Highland Ridge Rd.

Estill Springs, TN 37330

Phone: 931-967-8628

E-mail: dixons@grandaddysfarm.com

Web: http://www.GrandaddysFarm.com

October 12: Fender’s Farm, Jonesborough (Washington County)

254 Tennessee Hwy 107