Landowners Want To Give Farms, Ranches, Forests, and Money: Don’t Blunder Research and Demonstration Opportunities
Speaker(s): Andrew Perleberg, Washington State University
Description: Family forests, farms, and ranches utilized for research and extension demonstrations are attractive and feasible estate planning goals. Foresters and extension specialists who develop strong bonds with families can help perpetuate their love of the land through charitable giving efforts. Openness to discuss succession planning is unexpectedly welcome by donors.
SAF CFE: 0.5 Category 1
ESA CEU: 0.125

Reaching Members, Potential New Members, and the Public Through Social Media
Speaker(s): Trisha Markus, Clemson University
Description: The Appalachian Society of American Forester's region uses a student internship program to share information about natural resource management with members and the public using Facebook and Instagram social media platforms. We report the successes and challenges of the program and usage demographics.
SAF CFE: 0.5 Category 1
ESA CEU: 0.125

Changing the Image of Forestry One Classroom at a Time: An Applied High School Curriculum
Speaker(s): Jared Schroeder, Wisconsin Forestry Center
Description: The Wisconsin Forestry Center (WFC) at UW- Stevens Point is creating an applied high school curriculum in forestry to address the need to increase recruitment into the forestry industries. This curriculum will give students hands-on experience with tree biology and identification, forest health, forest products, and silviculture.
SAF CFE: 0.5 Category 1
ESA CEU: 0.125