UPDATE (2:30 p.m. CT March 4): This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Nebraska farmers and ranchers are invited to explore new ways to diversify their operations at Opening the Gate: Agri-Tourism Opportunities for Nebraska Farms and Ranches from 2 to 9 p.m. March 12 at the Rowe Sanctuary, 44450 Elm Road, near Gibbon.
Hosted by Nebraska Extension and Nebraska Women in Agriculture in partnership with the Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary, this hands-on workshop 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 program will also feature a conservation-focused tour and guided crane viewing experience along the Platte River at sunset, offering attendees firsthand insight into how conservation and tourism can work hand-in-hand.
Organizers said the workshop is designed to provide practical tools and inspiration to help producers open their gates and welcome guests in a way that strengthens both their operations and rural communities.
