Feb 09 - 10

South Dakota Agritourism Workshop

Tuesday, February 9 - Wednesday, February 10

  • Format: In-Person
  • Where: The World's Only Corn Palace, 604 N Main St, Mitchell, SD 57301
  • Contact: Peggy Schlechter, SDSU Extension Community Vitality Program Director
Register

SDSU Extension, Southeast South Dakota Tourism, Travel South Dakota and the Corn Palace will host an Agritourism Workshop on February 9-10, 2027, at the World's Only Corn Palace (604 N Main St, Mitchell, SD 57301). This workshop is sponsored in part by the Mitchell Sports & Events Authority.

Topics

  • Enjoy a Taste of South Dakota
  • Setting Up Your Agritourism Business
  • Liability/Risk Management/ Farm Safety
  • Marketing Basics
  • Government Regulations
  • Pricing

Registration

The cost to attend this workshop is $50. Registration can be completed by January 31 using the blue register button above. No refunds will be issued after January 31 due to deadlines for meal and amenity counts.

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