Opening the Gate: Agri-Tourism Opportunities for Nebraska Farms and Ranches

Sandhill Cranes

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**Note: Due to low registration numbers, this event has been cancelled.

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.

Workshop Details

Registration Information

Registration Fee: $100/person (includes dinner and guided crane tour)

Agenda
  • 2:00 PM Registration & Networking
  • 2:30 PM Speaker, Robyn Hubbert (Prairie Wind Birding Tours) - Business plans, structure and considerations
  • 3:45 PM Break
  • 4:00 PM Tour of conservation area
  • 5:15 PM Dinner
  • 6:00 PM Crane Tour (introduction video, Q&A and head to blind)
  • 9:00 PM Conclusion
March 12, 2026
Rowe Sanctuary | 44450 Elm Island Rd, Gibbon, NE 68840
2:00 PM-9:00 PM