ISSUE 143: WEEK OF January 9th, 2022
Recent News
Regional News


  • TX Hosts 2023 Annual Forest Pest Seminar 
  • New Study from NCSU Finds Increasing Global Timber Demand Increases Worldwide Forestland 
  • UF/IFAS Extension Hosts Introductory Tractor Driving & Safety Course 
  • NC Sandhills Prescribed Burn Association Hosts Tree-planting Day 
  • Warnell UGA Hosts Forest Carbon Landowner Workshop  

Highlighted SREF Resource

  • SREF Lead Quoted in WAPO Article About Happiness of Forestry as Profession 
  • Revisit Timber Tax Information for Forest Landowners From 2022 Woodland Stewards’ Webinar Series 

National News

  • Delaware Biologists Finds Adult Chestnut Tree 18in DBH 
  • Urban City Street Trees Excel at Mitigating Storm Runoff 
  • Survey of Rural Challenges: Responses Requested 
  • National Association of Conservation Districts Annual Meeting 
  • USFWS Launches Center for Pollinator Conservation 
  • Top Nine Mass Timber Buildings of 2022 
  • Senate Passes $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Spending Bill; Potential Benefits for USFS 
  • Save the Date: Heirs’ Property Training for Land-Grant Professionals   
  • 2023 FIA National User Group Meeting Announced 
  • SAF Call for Proposals Opening Soon 
  • Forest2Market Launches Carbon Analysis 360 Tool to Demonstrate Sustainability 
  • Wood Fibers to be Used in Yamaha Engine Components 
 

Webinars

  • NC Community Tree Webinars 
  • Fueling Collaboration Webinar Series   


Funding Opportunities

  • Texas Community Forestry Competitive Grant RFP 
  • Longleaf Landscape Stewardship Fund RFP 
  • DEADLINE EXTENDED USFS Wood Innovations RFP: Temporary Bridge Programs


Job Opportunities
  • USU Wildland Fire Extension Specialist 
  • UCANR Urban Watershed Resilience Advisor, Applied Research and Extension 
  • Univ. of Missouri Seeks 2 Extension Field Specialists 
  • USFS SRS Science Writer Opportunity 
Want to see all upcoming events in one place? Check out the SREF event calendar here!
Regional News
TX Hosts 2023 Annual Forest Pest Seminar 
The 2023 Annual Forest Pest Seminar, hosted by the Texas Forest Service A&M and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, was recently announced. The seminar is intended for foresters, land managers, landowners, and others interested in forest pest management and research. CEU’s have been requested from multiple agencies including The Wildlife Society (TWS), the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), and the Society of American Foresters (SAF). Topics covered during the day-long workshop include forest pest updates, industry trends, feral hog control, and unmanned aerial systems in forestry. Registration must be completed by February 6th. The seminar will take place February 10th in Lufkin, TX. Click here to learn more. 

UF/IFAS Extension Hosts Introductory Tractor Driving & Safety Course 
The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension is hosting an introductory tractor driving and safety course later this month. This two-day course will provide participants with hands-on training and safety education. Participants will also learn about relevant hazards in agriculture, rules, and regulations. Anyone interested in tractor driving is encouraged to attend including landowners, foresters, and the general public. The course will take place January 20-21 in Live Oak, FL. Click here to learn more. 

Warnell UGA Hosts Forest Carbon Landowner Workshop 
A forest carbon workshop for landowners, hosted by the Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, is coming up soon. The goals of this workshop are to help landowners understand the basics of emerging forest carbon markets, how they can be used for income, and how they can help to mitigate climate change. Landowners, and anyone else interested in forest carbon, are encouraged to attend. The workshop will take place February 10th in Guyton, GA. The registration deadline is January 31st. Click here to learn more or register. 


New Study from NCSU Finds Increasing Global Timber Demand Increases Worldwide Forestland 
A recent study highlights how increasing the demand for timber products globally positively impacts the amount of forestland worldwide. The study, entitled “How the future of the global forest sink depends on timber demand, forest management, and carbon policies”, has been published in the journal Global Environmental Change. They modeled 81 scenarios and found that one scenario with high demand for forest products and high payments for forest carbon would drastically increase forestland.  North Carolina State University (NCSU) recently published an interview with co-author Dr. Jason Baker, who is an associate professor of forestry and environmental resources at NCSU. Click here to access the paper. Click here to access the interview. 

NC Sandhills Prescribed Burn Association Hosts Tree-planting Day 
The NC Sandhills Prescribed Burn Association (SPBA) recently hosted their first family tree-planting day, alongside staff from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The event was intended to bring families together while also educating them about forestry – particularly about longleaf pines, which both SPBA and the NRCS work to maintain through prescribed fire and other forest management practices.  Over 30 children and their families planted trees while also learning about forestry careers and longleaf pine ecosystems. The event was held at the Hoke Community Forest located in Raeford, NC., which is one of a handful of managed forests that is working to create a longleaf pine savanna. Click here to read more about the SPBA tree-planting day. 

Highlighted SREF Resource
SREF Lead Quoted in WAPO Article About Happiness of Forestry as Profession 
SREF Lead Leslie Boby was quoted in a recent Washington Post (WAPO) article, which discussed what professions are the happiest and most meaningful. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ American Time Use Survey, the category “agriculture, logging & forestry” ranked highest in happiness, meaning and lowest in stress as compared to numerous other categories of work.  This article delves more into why it is that forestry and logging rank so highly in these categories. Click here to access the article. 

Revisit Timber Tax Information for Forest Landowners From 2022 Woodland Stewards’ Webinar Series 
As tax season approaches, landowners and foresters alike may be interested in reviewing a 2022 Woodland Stewards webinar series entitled “Forestry Taxes: Learn, Plan & Save Money”. This series, created by a team of forestry Extension professionals from across the south is the fourth season of the Woodland Stewards Webinar series.  Webinars cover an overview of forestry taxes, the basics of timber basis, timber management expenses and deductions, as well as tax tips for a timber sale. The final webinar addresses tax implications while coping with loss from nature or chance. All webinar recordings are free to view. Those interested can click here to access the series. In addition to the Woodland Stewards webinar series, Dr. Yanshu Li of University of Georgia also presented a webinar on an Overview of Timber Taxes in September 2022. Find that webinar here. 

National News



Delaware Biologists Finds Adult Chestnut Tree 18in DBH 
The American chestnut tree, once a common site across the United States, is now a rare find due to the spread of disease. In many states it is believed to be extirpated. Delaware was one such state until September, when an adult American chestnut was discovered. The tree, which has an 18-inch diameter at breast height (DBH) and is 65 feet tall, is an incredible find. While approximately 430 million American chestnuts still exist in the wild – down from 4 billion in the early 1900s – over 80% of them are under an inch in diameter. The Delaware chestnut was located by a hunter named Bret Lanan, who originally discovered and reported the tree in September 2020. Genetic testing of the tree was conducted by Virginia Tech (VT), who in 2022 confirmed that the tree is a pure American chestnut. The Delaware Nature Society and the Mt. Cuba Center (a nearby non-profit botanical garden) are monitoring the tree, and hope to use it to reseed the surrounding area with American chestnut. Click here to learn more about this discovery. 

Survey of Rural Challenges: Responses Requested 
A non-profit organization, Save Your Town, is requesting participation from anyone living in a rural area for a Survey of Rural Challenges. Save Your Town is an organization that hopes to save small, rural towns, by empowering their residents to make big changes. The Survey of Rural Challenges, which has been run yearly since 2015, helps uncover disconnects between what rural people want and what media, service providers and policy makers provide. Rural residents, professionals, elected officials, and community advocates are encouraged to reply to the survey. The survey will remain open until January 31st. Click here to access it. 

USFWS Launches Center for Pollinator Conservation 
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) recently announced the launch of the Center for Pollinator Conservation. The Center hopes to address the nationwide decline of pollinator species by contributing science, providing decision support, and coordinating and sharing best management practices with land managers. Pollinator species have been in a steep decline for many years, often due to climate charge, habitat loss, and pesticides. Examples include the decline of the American bumble bee by 90%, the monarch butterfly by 80% and the Allen’s hummingbird by 88%. The center will begin as a virtual collaborative space and will focus on three key themes: highlighting the importance of pollinators, understanding, and responding to threats and coordinating action to reverse declines. Anticipated work for the center’s first year includes conducting assessments on the current state of pollinator conservation and science across the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; listening to agency employees and other partners across the country about how the center might function, and what it might provide; and developing mid-and longer-term strategies for the center and its work. The USFWS encourages federal and state agencies, Tribes, academia, non-government organizations and other interested parties to strategically align pollinator work and connect with the Center. Click here to learn more. 

Senate Passes $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Spending Bill; Potential Benefits for USFS 
The Senate recently passed a $1.7 trillion spending bill, which will have benefits for the United States Forest Service (USFS) if it is also passed by the House. Currently, there is a potential $207M for USFS fuels management activities. Of this amount, $30M is for Wood Innovation Grants and $15M is for the Community Wood Energy Program. It also includes $4.39B total annual funding for wildfire suppression across both USFS and Department of the Interior (DOI), of which there is also $1.395B in base suppression operation, $2.55B in the Wildfire Suppression Operations Reserve Fund and $450M in disaster supplemental. This is $550 million (14%) more than the funding received in Fiscal Year 2022. Click here to read the Senate press release. 

2023 FIA National User Group Meeting Announced 
A save-the-date for the 2023 Forestry Inventory Analysis (FIA) national user group meeting has been announced. The meeting will take place April 11-13 in Charlotte, NC. Meeting organizers are planning for two full days of presentations and engagement opportunities. Registration information will be made available at a later date. 

Forest2Market Launches Carbon Analysis 360 Tool to Demonstrate Sustainability 
Forest2Market, an independent company that reports on many aspects of the forestry industry, recently launched a tool called “Carbon Analysis 360”. The goals of the tool are to bring a new level of transparency to the carbon market, and to help participants better understand the important ways in which they can impact climate concerns, inform decision-making, and identify new opportunities in carbon markets. The tool includes interactive maps, charts and tables that help users visualize forested areas and the associated carbon data. Forest2Market has also released a white paper which contains two case studies of the tool. Foresters, landowners, and those interested in carbon may find both the case studies and the tool itself of use. Click here to read more about the tool. Click here to access the white paper. 

Urban City Street Trees Excel at Mitigating Storm Runoff 
A recent United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service (USFS) study has reinforced the idea that urban street trees are important in stormwater mitigation. The study, entitled “Loss of street trees predicted to cause 6000 L/tree increase in leaf-on stormwater runoff for Great Lakes urban sewershed”, was published in the journal of Urban Forestry & Urban Greening. Increased urbanization, and increased frequency of flooding, makes urban trees more important than ever. The removal of a single tree can increase stormwater runoff by 1,585 gallons. This value is far greater than the previous mitigation value developed in 2018, which suggested that a single tree prevented 59 gallons of stormwater runoff. Urban trees also have many values beyond stormwater mitigation, including reducing urban heat islands, storing carbon, and providing city dwellers with a connection to nature. The results from this study will provide agencies with real numbers that can help support them in a variety of ways, such as applying for funding to plant more urban trees. Click here to read more. Click here to access the study on ScienceDirect. 

National Association of Conservation Districts Annual Meeting 
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) will soon host their 77th annual meeting.  NACD is a nonprofit organization that represents America’s 3,000 conservation districts and the 17,000 individuals who serve on their governing boards. Conservation districts are local units of government established under state law to carry out natural resource management programs at the local level. This meeting is for NACD members and those who work with them. The meeting will include breakout sessions, guided tours, and more. It will take place February 11-15 in New Orleans, LA. Click here to learn more. 

Top Nine Mass Timber Buildings of 2022 
Dezeen, a leading architecture and design magazine, recently named their top 9 mass timber buildings of 2022. Mass timber is an increasingly popular method of construction, in which structures are comprised of multiple solid wood panels nailed or glued together. Many have championed it as an alternative to concrete and steel due to its strength. Being made of wood, it is also environmentally friendly, with low carbon emissions. The mass timber buildings noted by Dezeen include Hayward Field, the track and field facility at the University of Oregon, and the Ascent residential tower in Wisconsin, which is the world’s tallest mass timber building at 284 feet. Click here to view the full article. 

Save the Date: Heirs’ Property Training for Land-Grant Professionals  
A save the date announcement was recently made for a two-day Heirs’ Property training. The purpose of this training is to prepare land-grant professionals to help educate individuals, families, and community leaders on the basics of heirs’ property, including what it is, how to prevent it, and some considerations in resolving issues. This workshop was previously held in October. Training will be hosted by the Southern Rural Development Center (SRDC). Contact Rachel Wellborn at rachel.welborn@msstate.edu for additional information. Training will take place February 21-22 in the Washington, DC area.  

SAF Call for Proposals Opening Soon 
Individuals interested in participating in the 2023 Society of American Foresters (SAF) national meeting are encouraged to mark their calendars. The call for proposals will open on February 15th and will remain open until March 31st. The 2023 SAF meeting will be October 25-28, 2023, at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, CA. The meeting's theme is 'Forestry: It's in Our DNA', referencing both the proud legacy of forestry and the ongoing challenges and opportunities that foresters and natural resources professionals face. Click here to learn more. 

Wood Fibers to be Used in Yamaha Engine Components 
Yamaha, a producer of motorcycles, ATVs, boats, and other small-engine vehicles, has announced that they will begin to use wood fibers in the construction of their engine components. These wood fibers are cellulose nanofiber resin composites (CNFs) and are mechanically kneaded into resins, which can be used in small engine components such as plastic housings and water pumps. The fibers are much lighter than traditional materials and have reduced CO2 emissions. Yamaha plans to begin using CNFs on personal watercraft engines in 2024. Click here to learn more. 
Webinars
NC Community Tree Webinars 
The North Carolina Urban Forest Council is hosting two upcoming NC Community Tree webinars. The first webinar is entitled “Urban & Community Forestry: National Policies & Funding”. Danielle Watson (Director of Policy & Public Affairs, Society of American Foresters) and Rachel Holmes (Urban Forest Lead, The Nature Conservancy) will discuss how participants can get financial assistance for municipal, commercial, or residential forest projects. It will take place on January 24th at 3:00 PM EST. The second webinar is entitled “Protecting Roots and Soil During Development”. Kelby Fite (Director of Research, Bartlett Tree Experts) will discuss how local tree boards can improve their ability to function more efficiently and effectively within their communities, while also protecting and managing their trees. It will take place on February 21st at 3:00 PM EST. CEU’s will be available from multiple agencies, pending approval, including the Society of American Foresters (SAF) and the International Arboriculture Society (ISA). Click here to register or learn more. 
 
Fueling Collaboration Webinar Series  
Fueling Collaboration is a series of monthly interactive wildland fire panel discussions hosted by the Eastern US Fire Science Exchanges. Each session features a panel of fire managers, fire scientists, and experts, discussing the unique challenges and solutions to wildland fire management in the Eastern US. Anyone interested in wildland fire is encouraged to attend. The next live airing of Fueling Collaboration will be on January 19th at 11:00 AM EST, where wildland fire professionals will discuss the interactions between wildland fire and wildlife. Click here to register or to learn more. Previous Fueling Collaboration webinars are available for viewing here. 

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Funding Opportunities
Texas Community Forestry Competitive Grant RFP 
The Texas Community Forestry Competitive Grant program is now accepting applications for 2023. This grant is part of the Texas A&M Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry Program, which helps communities develop sustainable programs that provide Texans with healthy trees and forests. There are two grant categories: Climate Resiliency and Human Health Equity and Accessibility. Up to $50,000 may be awarded for each category. All grant funds must be match at least dollar for dollar. Non-federal match may include in-kind donations, volunteer assistance, and private or public (non-federal) monetary contributions. Eligible applicants include non-profits, state and local governments, and universities. Proposals are due by February 15th. Click here to learn more. 

Longleaf Landscape Stewardship Fund RFP 
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is seeking proposals for the 2023 Longleaf Landscape Stewardship Fund. Projects should address longleaf pine in one or more ways, including: Establishing Longleaf Pine and/or Bottomland Hardwood Forests, Enhancing and Maintaining Existing Longleaf Pine and/or Bottomland Hardwood Ecosystems, and Expanding and Coordinating Technical Assistance and Outreach. Eligble projects must take place within the historical range of longleaf pine. Approximately $16.9 million in grant funds is expected to be available in 2023. Grant awards are expected to range from $250,000 to $3,000,000. Eligible applicants include non-profit 501(c) organizations, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, Tribal Governments and Organizations, and educational institutions. Proposals must be submitted by February 2nd. Click here to learn more. Those interested can also view slides from an educational webinar by clicking here. 

DEADLINE EXTENDED USFS Wood Innovations RFP: Temporary Bridge Programs 
The United States Forest Service (USFS) Wood Innovations program has released a request for proposals for temporary bridge programs. These programs include bridges, bridge mats, and other temporary water crossing structures for use in logging operations in order to minimize environmental impacts. A project application can utilize one or more options of a bridge loan, rental/lease, and/or cost-share programs. Eligible applicants include state and tribal governments. Preference will be given to those who do not have an existing bridge program, support underserved communities, or have demonstrable collaborative partnerships with other agencies. The USFS intends to award up to $8 million across multiple projects, with each project being capped at $175,000. The deadline for applications has been extended to January 31st. Click here to learn more. 

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Job Opportunities
USU Wildland Fire Extension Specialist 
Utah State University (USU)’s Department of Wildland Resources is seeking a Wildland Fire Extension Specialist/Assistant Professor. This is a full-time, fiscal-year position. There is a split appointment of 80% extension, 10% teaching, and 10% service. Key areas of expertise will include wildland fire fuel reduction and management, treatments to build fire resistance and resilience, and post-burn restoration in both forest and shrubland/range ecosystems, including wildland-urban interface settings. The position is located in Logan, UT. The expected start date is July 1st. Applications must be submitted by March 10th. Click here to learn more or apply. 

Univ. of Missouri Seeks 2 Extension Field Specialists 
The University of Missouri (MU) is now hiring for two Extension Field Specialist positions. The Extension Field Specialists in Natural Resources will be responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs for private landowners on science-based forest and wildlife management practices. The incumbents will also support youth programs in forestry, fisheries and wildlife, and environmental science. One position is located in Phelps County and the other in Macon County. These positions were listed on January 6th. Click here (Phelps County) or here (Macon County) to learn more.  


UCANR Urban Watershed Resilience Advisor, Applied Research and Extension 
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) is hiring an Urban Watershed Resilience Advisor. The incumbent will implement an innovative Extension education and applied research program to address issues related to increasing the resilience of urban watersheds in response to urbanization, climate change, and differing community priorities. This is a full-time, permanent position. It is located in Orange County, CA. Applications should be submitted by February 16th. Click here to learn more. 

USFS SRS Science Writer Opportunity 
The United States Forest Service (USFS) Southern Research Station (SRS) is conducting outreach for a science writer position. The position will likely be advertised in the next couple of months as a permanent, career ladder opportunity at the GS-1083-07 or -09 level. Key duties include writing and editing articles about new research publications for a variety of audiences; drafting news releases, newsletter articles, web, and social media content; and providing support for internal communication products, including briefing papers. Those interested should click here to view the outreach form, which must be completed by January 27th.  Completing the outreach form will ensure that a person is contacted when the position is available for applications. 

Upcoming Events:  

January 20-21 | Live Oak, FL
UF/IFAS Extension Introductory Tractor Driving & Safety Course 
The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension is hosting an introductory tractor driving and safety course later this month. This two-day course will provide participants with hands-on training and safety education. Participants will also learn about relevant hazards in agriculture, rules, and regulations. Click here to learn more. 

January 25-27 | Columbia, SC
ApSAF 2023
The Appalachian Society of American Foresters (ApSAF) has announced their 2023 meeting. The meeting will take place January 25-27 in Columbia, South Carolina. All foresters and natural resource professionals are encouraged to attend. Registration details will be available at a later date. Those interested in exhibiting at ApSAF should click here.

January 28 l Gainesville, FL
2023 Flatwoods Fire and Nature Festival
The 2023 Flatwoods Fire and Nature Festival will be held on January 28, 2023 from 10 AM to 5 PM ET at the Austin Cary Forest Campus near Gainesville, FL. The event is provided by the UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences and other partners. This festival will celebrate Florida's forests as well as the role fire plays in maintaining them. View the event Facebook page for more information here.

February 10 | Guyton, GA
Warnell UGA Hosts Forest Carbon Landowner Workshop 
A forest carbon workshop for landowners, hosted by the Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, is coming up soon. The goals of this workshop are to help landowners understand the basics of emerging forest carbon markets, how they can be used for income, and how they can help to mitigate climate change. Landowners, and anyone else interested in forest carbon, are encouraged to attend. The workshop will take place February 10th in Guyton, GA. The registration deadline is January 31st. Click here to learn more or register. 


February 15-17 | Panama City Beach, FL
SESAF 2023
The 2023 Southeastern Society of American Foresters (SESAF) meeting was recently announced. The topic of this meeting will be “challenges and opportunities in the forest industry”. Approximately 8 hours of Category 1 CFE credits for SAF Certified Forester certification and State Registered Forester License continuing education requirements will be available at the conference. The meeting will take place February 15-17 in Panama City Beach, FL. Click here to learn more. 

February 21-22 | Washington DC Area
Save the Date: Heirs’ Property Training for Land-Grant Professionals  
A save the date announcement was recently made for a two-day Heirs’ Property training. The purpose of this training is to prepare land-grant professionals to help educate individuals, families, and community leaders on the basics of heirs’ property, including what it is, how to prevent it, and some considerations in resolving issues. This workshop was previously held in October. Training will be hosted by the Southern Rural Development Center (SRDC). Contact Rachel Wellborn at rachel.welborn@msstate.edu for additional information.


February 23-24, 2023 | Brunswick, GA
The Women Landowner Symposium
A national event to bring together women professionals and women landowners to hear various topics to enlighten women to be engaged with their land. This symposium is for new, beginning, and experienced women landowners. There will be plenary speaker, breakout sessions, and a social reception. Click here to register.  

March 21-23 | Nacogdoches, TX
Biennial Southern Silviculture Conference
Registration is now open for the 22nd Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference (BSSRC). The BSSRC provides a forum for scientists and practitioners broadly engaged in southern silviculture to report their study results, present new concepts and techniques, discuss topics of mutual interest, coordinate cooperative efforts, and stay current on developments in the field. Anyone who works in, or is interested in, silviculture is encouraged to attend. Click here to learn more or register.

April 11-13 | Charlotte, NC
2023 FIA National User Group Meeting Announced 
A save-the-date for the 2023 Forestry Inventory Analysis (FIA) national user group meeting has been announced. The meeting will take place April 11-13 in Charlotte, NC. Meeting organizers are planning for two full days of presentations and engagement opportunities. Registration information will be made available at a later date. 


April 16-19, 2023 | Arlington, VA
ANREP Public Issues Leadership Development Conference
The 2023 Public Issues Leadership Development Conference will allow participants to learn about the structure and funding of Extension, learn and practice leadership skills, meet with federal partners, and explore national priorities and funding streams. The conference is open to all Extension professionals in 1862, 1890, and 1994 institutions.

May 15-16 | Athens GA
2023 Georgia Climate Conference
The Georgia Climate Conference aims to support and accelerate Georgia’s efforts to take practical steps to minimize the risks and maximize the opportunities associated with a changing climate. The conference will bring together attendees representing multiple sectors and areas of expertise to collaborate, raise awareness of work across the state, highlight progress, and identify opportunities to do more. The conference will take place May 15-17 in Athens, GA. Click here to learn more. 

March 8-9 | Amelia Island, FL
2023 Timberland Investment Conference 
The 2023 Timberland Investment Conference was recently announced. Join forestry experts to learn about changes in policies, economics, markets, and investments. The intended audience for this conference is managers of public and private funds, TIMOs, REITs, and family offices; attorneys, banks, lenders, consultants, and other forest industry experts. The conference will be held March 8-9 on Amelia Island, FL. Click here to learn more.

March 27-29 | Chicago, IL
2023 Extension Risk Management Education National Conference 
The 2023 Extension Risk Management Education National Conference will bring together public and private sector educators, crop insurance agents, lenders, and other agricultural professionals to share ongoing and emerging successful risk management education efforts that target agricultural producers and their families. This conference will be held March 27-29 in Chicago, IL. More information will be available at a later date. Click here to view the Save The Date for this conference. 
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