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News Release 9-4-2002 |
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WEST VIRGINIA DIRECT MARKETING ASSOCIATION FALL TOUR SET FOR SEPTEMBER 26 The West Virginia Direct Marketing Association (WVDMA) will sponsor its semi-annual fall farm tour Thursday, September 26, in Berkeley and Jefferson Counties. Participants will have the opportunity to visit successful farms and see firsthand how owners are using their properties and products to the fullest potential. Among the planned stops are George Orr and Sons Orchards and Farm Market, Shenandoah Valley Sportsmen’s Club and Lodge, Jefferson Greenhouses, Ridgefield Farm and Twin Ridge Farm. The group will meet in Martinsburg at Exit 16 (Queen Street, East) on I-81 in the Comfort Inn parking lot at 10 a.m. According to Cindy Martel, Marketing Specialist for the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA), the sessions will be valuable for those seeking to maximize their return on agricultural products, or for someone who is interested in turning their green thumb into a little extra spending money. “There’s always a variety of facilities to visit on these WVDMA tours, and people can see how others are turning agriculture into money,” said Martel. “Some sell their produce directly for profit, while others use cooking or crafting to add value.” Participants do not have to be members of WVDMA to attend, although memberships will be sold the day of the event. Reservations are due by September 16. For more information or to register, contact Bill Aiken at 800/398-4630, ext. 22 (billa@wvfarm.org), or Richard Zimmerman at 304/876-6353 (RKZimmerman@mail.wvu.edu). |
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