Natural Resources Enterprises Workshop

OneWithWood · August 17, 2009, 11:31:20 AM

There will be two NRE workshops in Indiana. One at the Wilkens farm (2008 Tree Farmer of the Year), September 2, and one at the Woodling Farm (2007 Tree Farmer of the Year, 2009 North Central Regional Tree Farm of the Year), September 3. Both farms feature a band mill and kiln operation.

For registration and detail info go to www.wildlifeworkshop.msstate.edu and click on the link to the events. The Wilkens property is in Montgomery County and the Woodling property is in Monroe County.

The focus of the workshops is deriving revenue from a natural resource enterprise. Morning sessions comprise expert advice on business planning, legal structures, liablility insurance, etc. as well as real world examples provided by the owners. The afternoon sessions include tours of the properties and operations.

Early registration is $25. Day of event registration is $35. Registration is also available through the county SWCD offices in Montgomery and Monroe counties.
Registration fees cover breakfast, lunch and printed materials.

Jeff · August 19, 2009, 09:31:53 PM

Didya add em to the calendar Robert?

locustoak · August 26, 2009, 10:50:45 PM

arrrg! I wish these were on a weekend so I could go.

JV · August 28, 2009, 01:51:25 PM

Wife and I are registered, so unless something unusual happens, we'll see you Thursday. Looking forward to seeing your operation.

JV · September 05, 2009, 12:59:13 PM

I would like to thank Robert and Linea for hosting the workshop. Lots of information and things to see. I still have a lot of reading to do. Several speakers during the morning with a lot of info to digest including legal issues. The afternoon included a visit to Linea's greenhouse operation, a look a Robert's bio-fuel setup, a walk to the woods to a clearing, and finally a stop at Robert's sawmill and kiln. Everyone did a super job including Mississippi State, Purdue, Monroe County staffs, and several others. Well worth the trip. Again, thanks.