Each year, woodland owners start new enterprises to make the most of their land. This webinar leads potential business owners through an evaluation process to launch a successful natural resource-based business.
Each year, woodland owners consider starting new enterprises to make the most of their wildlife, water, cropland, and forest resources. Given the sagging economy, the need to produce some income from the land is compelling. Some landowners are traditional farmers who want to diversify their operations. Others are new property owners in search of a sustainable, long-term source of income or established landowners who want to start a hobby business. Unfortunately, many such endeavors are less than successful--or fail altogether--because the landowner lacked information to an informed decision; had insufficient technical, business, or marketing skills; or had a shortsighted view of the enterprise. Based on the publication, Forest Landowner's Guide to Evaluating and Choosing a Natural Resource-Based Enterprise, this webinar introduces ideas that will lead potential business owners through an evaluation process to better their chances of launching a successful natural resource-based business.
Speakers
Jonathan Kays, Extension Specialist, Natural Resources, University of Maryland Extension
Worksheets provide a framework for assessing personal goals, family goals, forest resources, financial resources, and labor needs. Provides guidance on developing a marketing plan. Includes descriptions and detailed enterprise budgets for 13 forest-based enterprises.
The Woodland Stewardship Education (WSE) program helps connect woodland property owners to their land.
James C. Finley Center for Private Forests
Address
416 Forest Resources BuildingUniversity Park, PA 16802
- Email PrivateForests@psu.edu
- Office 814-863-0401
- Fax 814-865-6275
James C. Finley Center for Private Forests
Address
416 Forest Resources BuildingUniversity Park, PA 16802
- Email PrivateForests@psu.edu
- Office 814-863-0401
- Fax 814-865-6275
