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Individuals interested in learning more about timber production, marketing and harvest may want to participate in one of three upcoming timber marketing and landowner education seminars made possible by a partnership between the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) and Ohio Forestry Association (OFA).

The purpose of each seminar is to help timber growers and landowners learn about marketing opportunities and contracts, develop a timber and land management plan that incorporates the use of best management practices, protect the environment and conserve natural resources in planning timber production and harvests, and financial benefits and considerations.

"When you only harvest a crop once every generation, then it’s even more important that you realize everything you need to consider to make as much profit as possible while at the same time protecting natural resources," said David White, OFBF senior director of policy research and development.

The seminars will be held Feb. 3 at Der Dutchman, Walnut Creek; Feb. 17 at Christopher Inn, Chillicothe, and March 3 at the Findlay Inn, Findlay. Each seminar will begin with registration at 8:45 a.m. and the program getting underway at 9:15 a.m. and adjourning around 4 p.m.

Advance registration is required for each seminar and is due to the OFBF office in Columbus by Jan. 24 for the Walnut Creek seminar, Feb. 7 for the Chillicothe seminar and Feb. 21 for the Findlay seminar. Registration is $30 for OFBF or OFA members and $45 per person for non-members. A late fee of $10 per person will be assessed to all reservations received after each seminar’s respective registration deadline. The registration fee includes lunch, snacks and educational literature distributed at each seminar.

To obtain a registration form, contact your county Farm Bureau, Soil and Water Conservation District or OSU Extension office or visit www.ofbf.org and click on events.

Caption: OFBF will help host three upcoming timber workshops (istockphoto.com)