Rural Tourism & Artisan Food Conference

The question of extra income is the most critical challenge facing many farmers and rural dwellers right now. Many have already exploited the opportunities in Rural Tourism and Food Enterprises with the support of local agencies. Our indigenous, cheeses, meats and fish products reflect our clean, green image on the international stage, while at home we to produce a wonderful range of Artisan and Speciality foods, benefiting our local economies.

This Rural Tourism & Artisan Food Conference brings together successful entrepreneurs who will share their experience of setting up a small business in a Rural Ireland. If you have a taste for something different and wish to avail of up to date news and views on how Rural Tourism & Artisan Food can provide Opportunities and increase your income, then come along to the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone on Wednesday October 14th. The cost is €50 which includes lunch.

For further information contact Helen McNulty (Helen.NcNulty@teagasc.ie), Teagasc, Mellows Development Centre, Athenry, Co. Galway.

Please find conference programme attached. Pre-booking is essential for this conference.

National Rural Tourism/Artisan Food Conference [pdf]