The topic will focus on ag-tourism development and trends across the nation. Eric Hurlburt, Washington State Department of Agriculture, and Robin Pollard, Washington State Office of Trade and Economic Development, will make State of the Industry presentations. Curtis Beus, Chair, WSU Cooperative Extension, Clallam County, will speak on Washington state s development of ag-tourism. Kathy Coffey, Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau, will speak on destination marketing organizations. The forum will also feature five Washington ag-tourism business representatives at the showcase luncheon.
Specific tour stops to be announced.