Agritourism Ambassador Program

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The Agritourism Ambassador Program is a new opportunity for agritourism leaders in the community to learn, collaborate, share and help grow agritourism in the Town of Essex. Agritourism Ambassadors will be volunteers who serve a two-year term (2023-2024). As an Agritourism Ambassador, you will network and collaborate with other agritourism operators, attend semi-annual agritourism sessions, and receive training that will equip you to promote the Town of Essex as an agritourism destination, and receive promotional benefits by in marketing activities.

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What are the benefits of participating?

As an Agritourism Ambassador, you will:

  • Increase the profile of yourself and your business

  • Receive recognition that your business is among the leading agritourism operators in the community

  • Be showcased with other agritourism businesses in online marking campaigns by the Town of Essex

  • Help to market and promote the Town of Essex as an agritourism destination

  • Network and collaborate with other agritourism leaders in the Town of Essex

  • Give back to your community and have opportunities and mentorship to aspiring agritourism businesses

  • Learn more about your community and the agritourism experiences that make the Town of Essex a unique destination

  • Receive training that will help you communicate with media and participate in publicity events

How can you apply?

Fill out the online application form. If you have any questions, or need help with your application contact the Town of Essex Economic Development team at 519-776-7336 ext. 1135 or ecdev@essex.ca. Applications will be accepted until March 10, 2023.