2027 Farm Tour & Conference
You’re invited!
The 2027 Farm Tour and Conference has an exciting agenda planned for our attendees. Our annual meeting with educational breakout sessions, networking opportunities, industry trade show & expo will be held at the Embassy Suites Greensboro.
Hotel group rate cut-off date is February 13, 2027
Registration Due By: February 22, 2027
March 7 – 9, 2027
2027 Conference Pricing:
Exhibitors / Sponsors – Sign Up Now!
Please submit your Exhibitor Registration Form before February 15, 2027 or your information may not be printed in our conference booklet and sponsorship banner.
2027 Scholarships available
NC-ANA 2027 Conference and Farm Tour
The North Carolina Agritourism Networking Association Conference Scholarship Program will support the development of leadership skills and knowledge while building strong life-long networks.
Particular focus will be given to:
- Farmers new to Agritourism.
- Individuals already working in the field of agritourism, either in a family business, as an employee or in related professions including farms, the supply chain, academia, policy and economic development
- Individuals who have demonstrated their desire to help grow agritourism in their county or local community
- Individuals who could not otherwise afford to attend the conference without support
- Students and Teachers enrolled in agriculture-related curriculum.
- Farms developing legacy plans to include the next generation.
- Regional FFA teachers and students
- 4H Advisors and their participants
Scholarship Application Submission Deadline: January 8, 2027
Notification of Scholarship Review Outcome: January 18, 2027
Calling all Extension Agents!
Are you interested in attending the NC Agritourism Conference & Farm Tour?
Location: Embassy Suites, Greensboro Airport
Dates:
Farm Tour: Monday, March 8, 2027
Conference: Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Scholarships may be available for eligible Extension Agents, with funding provided by the NC SARE Professional Development Program. If you’re interested, please complete the scholarship interest form using the link below to see if you qualify:
Hotel Information
Embassy Suites Greensboro
Group Rate: $149.00 + tax (includes daily breakfast buffet and evening reception)
The Group Rate is available 3 days pre/post event so you can arrive early or extend your stay.
Cutoff date: February 13, 2027 (group rate expires)
Embassy Suites Greensboro
Agenda
Sunday, March 7, 2027
4:00 pm
Check In at the Hotel
Embassy Suites Greensboro
Monday, March 8, 2027
8:00 am – 8:20 am
Farm Tour: Registration Open
Pick up your name badge in the hotel lobby before boarding the buses
8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Farm Tour
- Hickory Creek Farm (Greensboro)
- NC A&T Dairy & Creamery (Greensboro)
- Millstone Creek Orchards (Ramseur) – LUNCH at The Cider House
- Harvest House (Ramseur)
- Whitaker Farms (Climax)
*Lunch will be provided during our stop at Millstone Creek Orchards
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Welcome Reception – Meet Our Vendors!
Hors d’oeuvres & Refreshments
Embassy Suites Greensboro – Exhibit Room
Tuesday, March 9, 2027
All Events will take place at Embassy Suites Greensboro