This year's event will be co-hosted by Mike Schaertl (Shortsville Reindeer Farm) and Kristin Hanggi (Hanggi Tree Farm), who are inviting us all to Henrietta, New York! Deb Apthorp (Apthorp Farms) has also opened up her farm for tours in North East, Pennsylvania.
This is a great opportunity to come together to learn, connect, and celebrate the incredible world of reindeer farming. The RFA Conference is where experience meets excitement. With sessions covering everything from feed, fencing, and farm setup to veterinary care, displays, and training. Whether you're just starting your herd or have been raising reindeer for decades, you'll find inspiration, practical tools, and lasting friendships here!
Dates: Friday evening Feb 20 to Sunday evening Feb 22. There will be a dinner Friday evening and breakfast, lunch and dinner Saturday and Sunday.
Location: RIT Inn and Conference Center, Henrietta, NY, Henrietta is a suburb of Rochester. The Inn has an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness room, restaurant, bar. Dogs are allowed at an additional cost
Closest Airport: Rochester NY. Shuttle service is available from the airport to the hotel
Rooms: we have a block of rooms at the RIT Inn and Conference Center.
Thursday: 10 rooms in the block, $119 for Standard, $169 for Executive
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 25 rooms in the block, $149 Standard, $199 Executive
Phone number for the hotel: (585) 359-1800
Address for hotel:
RIT Inn & Conference Center
5257 West Henrietta Road
Henrietta, NY 14467
Here is the link for the Hotel: https://www.rit.edu/ritinn/
