Visioning the Potential of Michigan’s Value-Added Agriculture and Agri-Tourism
April 14, 2010

Changing the Story:
Growing Value-Added Agriculture & Agri-Tourism in Michigan

 •  Professional Development Opportunities
 •  Internships for Undergraduates
 •  Study Tours to France for Extension Educators and other professionals
 •  Value-added ag and Agritourism on-line Curriculum

Overview

Introductory Remarks: Wynne Wright, MSU
Welcome: Tom Coon, MSU Extension Director
Introduction of Speakers: Sarah Nicholls, MSU
Linda Jones, Michigan Grape &Wine Industry Council
Jean-Francois Pouget, Maison du Tourism
Jean Poudevigne, Value Added Producer
Agri-Café Conversations

Tom Coon

Director
Michigan State University Extension

Linda Jones

Program Manager
Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council

Jean Francoise Pouget

Maison du Tourism

Jean Poudevigne

Value Added Producer

AGRI-CAFÉ ETIQUETTE: Focus on What Matters

 › Contribute
  » your thinking and experience
› Listen
  » to understand
› Connect
  » ideas
› Listen together
  » For patterns, insights, and deeper questions

Agri-Café Conversations

Cross-Pollinating Ideas

Agenda

Project Overview: Sarah Nicholls, MSU
Continuing the Conversation: Phil Howard, MSU