We recognize that the best marketing for the Spookley Farm Program will always come from you!  That is why we have added a customer testimonials section to this website, which we plan to expand during the winter season to include some more detailed testimonials and case studies.

That is also why we so appreciate for the great testimonial that we received from Abby Jacobson of Westview Orchards at the Great Lakes Expo.  Abby participated in a panel discussion with farm marketers who spoke about the measures they took in 2012 to survive a tough growing season.  Abby told attendees about the success that she had bringing Spookley to Westview Orchards, and about how their Spookley-themed bullying prevention maze attracted local school groups.  (Here is a link to the Fruit Growers News article that shares some key insights from that panel discussion).  Thank you, Abby, for sharing your Spookley story with GLE attendees!

Until next time,
Aaron

Happy New Year!

We are coming off of our biggest and most exciting Spookley season ever!  We had new Spookley-themed stage shows, scavenger hunts, bullying prevention activities and more, all thanks to your partnership, creativity, and passion.  

While we are delighted with our results from 2012, we are incredibly excited about what's in store for 2013!  I will be attending the following trade shows during this 2013 off-season, so please come and see me:

• The Corn Party Cruise - Jan 21-26
• The NAFDMA Convention - Portland, Oregon - Feb 4-6
  (And I'll be giving a talk about cause-related marketing on February 4th at 10:30am -- would love to see you there!)
• The Harvest New England Ag Marketing Conference & Trade Show - Sturbridge, MA - Feb 27-28
• Transworld's Halloween & Attractions Show - March 7-10

And we're not just talking about your fall festivities!  Spookley's friends, including JellyBean the tie-dye Easter chick, all deliver special character value messages in a fun way that is sure to entertain your young visitors.  Please come talk to me about all of your agritourism seasons.

Almost forgot to mention -- for those of you overseas, you can hear about The Spookley Farm Program from the Copleys at the FARMA convention.  Heather Copley will be giving a talk about bringing Spookley to your farm.

Thanks and here's to a great 2013!
-Aaron