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ATPI
 

ATPI The Agriculture & Tourism Partners of Illinois Association (ATPI) is a membership based organization with the purpose to encourage, foster, support, and stimulate new tourism development, especially Agritourism, in Illinois through support of existing businesses and development of new businesses. Members include farms, agribusinesses, agricultural associations, tourism associations, convention & visitor bureaus, government agencies, universities and individuals that either are actively engaged in agritourism or support this rapidly growing business segment.

Agritourism is defined as: The act of visiting a working farm or an agricultural, horticultural, or agri-business operation for the purpose of enjoyment, education or active involvement in the activities of the farm or operation. Agritourism also provides alternative revenue streams to farming operations as well as economic impact to communities through tourism.

ATPI has a Board of Directors and officers elected annually by the membership.


 

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Benefits of Membership

ATPI provides its members with a connection to visitors through an annual Visitor Guide, the website and promotional activities at fairs and festivals. This connection translates into increased business and sales. Educational opportunities are provided through the annual Illinois Specialty Growers and Agritourism Conference as well as support of regional workshops. Membership in ATPI also provides support for the growth and promotion of the agritourism industry.

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Executive Committee

President
John Pike
University of Illinois Extension

Vice President
Brenda Matherly
Illinois Farm Bureau

Secretary
Bonnie Heimbach
Northern Illinois Tourism Development Office
 


Treasurer
Heather Wilkins
Central Illinois Tourism Development Office

Past President

Ross Ament
Ament Associates, Inc.

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Board Members

Justina Boggio
Boggio's Orchard and Produce

Bruce Curry                                                           
Country Corner Roadside Market, Alpha

Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant                                     
University of Illinois Extension, Greenview

Ashley Chitwood
Southwest Illinois Tourism Development Office, Collinsville

Mac Condill                                                             
The Great Pumpkin Patch, Arthur

Brooke Doggett                                                      
IL Bureau of Tourism, DCEO, Springfield

Lowell Lenschow                                                  
IL Specialty Growers Association, Bloomington

Erin Orwig                                                              
IL Value-added Rural Development Center, WIU, Macomb

 








Megan Presnall
Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association, Springfield

Bob Reese                                                      
IL Dept. of Agriculture, Springfield

Mike Rahe                                                    
Spring View Acres, Jacksonville

Amanda Schulz
Western Illinois Tourism Development Office

Betty Sirles
Rendleman Orchards, Alto Pass

Kristin Vacek
IL Dept. of Natural Resources, Springfield

Russ Ward
Southern Illinois Tourism Development Office

Bruce Wicks Ph.D                                  
University of Illinois, Urbana




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