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Event Website: www.AgritourismLearningRetreat.com

Join NAFDMA at Joyer Adventure Farm at Waldoch Farm in Lino Lakes, Minnesota (near Minneapolis) for the 2025 Agritourism Learning Retreat, August 18-20!

Registration for the ALR is open to current NAFDMA Premium and Standard farm members with priority registration for Premium farm members from May 1-May 7. Registration for Industry Partner members is NOT available for this event. If you are not currently a member of NAFDMA and wish to attend this event, please explore our membership options here: https://www.nafdma.com/membership

 

Registration is limited to 100 participants to facilitate an immersive learning experience. We will maintain a waitlist if capacity for the event is reached.

 

 

Register for the 2025 Agritourism Learning Retreat Here

 

Children ages 2 and under do NOT need to be registered and can attend the event at no charge. Children ages 3-12 must be registered for the event at the children's registration rate. Please email christine@nafdma.com for the children's registration fee and to register your child/children. Children older than 12 should be registered at the adult rate.

Your hotel stay is not included in the registration fee. Hotel reservations for the Delta Hotels by Marriott Minneapolis Northeast the host hotel, can be made here: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1745873992935&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink 

Alternatively, you may contact Victor Farmah, Reservations Coordinator, directly at (612)-455-6322 or via email at Victor.Farmah@scalzohospitality.com The NAFDMA event rate is $149 USD/night (single/double occupancy). *NOTE: Room reservations must be made on/before August 4, 2025 to receive the negotiated rate. 

OPTIONAL Add-On Tickets:

  • Register for the Bonus Day experience at Pinehaven Farm/The Dead End Hayride - Extend your ALR learning experience with a day at Pinehaven Farm/The Dead End Hayride on August 20th. This innovative farm is a 3rd generation destination where you will immerse yourself in the story behind Minnesota's Largest Fall Festival. *Registration for the ALR is required to register for the Bonus Day.
  • Pre-Order Minnesota State Fair Tickets - Opening Day for the Minnesota State Fair is August 21st - the day after the ALR Bonus Day! Join your NAFDMA friends to explore this State Fair, known for being a leader in culinary and event innovations. Pre-order your tickets through the NAFDMA ALR registration form at a discounted rate, and ride the free shuttle bus to the fair. *Tickets will be provided on-site to all individuals who order through the ALR registration system. 

For full event information including schedule, meals and progamming details, please visit the event website at: www.agritourismlearningretreat.com

Cancellation Policy: Registrations for NAFDMA events are non-refundable. Written requests for registration cancellation will be accepted until August 4th, and an event credit will be issued, less a $75 cancellation processing fee or the registration(s) may be transferred to another attendee. If transfer is to an attendee outside of the original farm registration, a $75 processing fee will be assessed. After August 4th, no event credit can be issued. Please email info@nafdma.com for these requests.