2025 SOTS Best Practices from the Field

Schedule

Tue Sep 09 2025 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Harper Hall | Lexington, KY

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Through a series of short films, live presentations and fireside chats, Best Practices from the Field, assembles top innovators, leaders and stakeholders specializing in value added production, agritourism events and tourism trends. An interactive, immersive twist on the traditional conference breakout and panel structure.
During our Farmer Health and Wellness Luncheon, Heal Over a Meal, guests will experience a taste of the Bluegrass State, secure education on mental health and wellness in relation to the pressures and stressors of the agricultural industry.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Value added producers
Food brands
Culinary Professionals
Farmers, Growers, Producers seeking expansion of diversity of services, products and programs on land
Tourism and hospitality professionals
Health, Beauty and Lifestyle Brand Owners
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9- (Included in Full Conference Pass)
BEST PRACTICES FROM THE FIELD AT HARPER HALL (Fayette County)
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Coffee Chats and Networking Breakfast at Harper Hall
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Best Practices from the Field Intensives
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Heal Over a Meal: Farmer Health & Wellness Luncheon presented by Raising Hope Safety, Health and Rescue Program
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Choose Your Own Black Soil KY Adventure
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Where is it happening?

Harper Hall, 177 North Upper Street,Lexington, Kentucky, United States

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