Looking for new ways to diversify farm income while preserving your operation’s legacy? Nebraska producers are invited to explore practical agri-tourism strategies during a hands-on workshop focused on turning working lands into new revenue opportunities.
Hosted by Nebraska Extension and Nebraska Women in Agriculture in partnership with the Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary, the workshop will be held Thursday, March 12, from 2–9 p.m. at Rowe Sanctuary near Gibbon, Nebraska.
The program will highlight how Nebraska’s working lands can create additional revenue streams through agri-tourism while preserving agricultural heritage and natural resources. Participants will hear from local experts about business planning, marketing, liability considerations and practical steps for developing successful agri-tourism ventures.
The workshop will also feature a conservation-focused tour and guided crane viewing experience along the Platte River at sunset, offering firsthand insight into how conservation and tourism can work hand-in-hand.
Workshop Agenda:
- 2 p.m. — Registration and networking
- 2:30 p.m. — Business plans, structure and considerations, Robyn Hubbert of Prairie Wind Birding Tours
- 3:45 p.m. — Break
- 4 p.m. — Tour of conservation area
- 5:15 p.m. — Dinner
- 6 p.m. — Crane Tour (introduction video, Q&A and head to blind)
- 9 p.m. — Conclusion
Rowe Sanctuary is located at 44450 Elm Island Rd, Gibbon, NE 68840.
