Dean Solomon Senior Extension Educator Michigan State University Extension Phone: 231-582-6232 |Cell: 231-357-2761 319 B North Lake Street, Boyne City, MI 49712 News Alert Contact: Dean Solomon, 231-582-6232, [email protected] Natural resources businesses workshop to help landowners GAYLORD, Mich. – Michigan landowners will learn about opportunities to start a natural resource business on their property during a workshop at the University Center in Gaylord on Saturday, August 24, 2013, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Natural resources businesses include activities such as small-scale maple syrup, mushroom production, trail riding, fee hunting and fishing, rural bed and breakfasts, wildlife viewing and more. During the event, hosted by Michigan State University Extension, landowners will hear from Dr. Daryl Jones, coordinator of the Natural Resources Enterprises Program at Mississippi State University and a nationally-known expert on this topic. The workshop will also include presentations from landowners who have successfully started a small-scale natural resources business, and Michigan natural resources experts on how to get started. An afternoon bus tour around the Gaylord area will feature a variety of natural resources businesses. “There are many excellent options,” says Dean Solomon, MSU Extension Senior Educator, “for landowners to use the forest, wildlife, open fields and water resources on their property for hobbies or to generate income.” The event is sponsored by Michigan State University Extension, Northeast Michigan Conservation Districts, Huron Pines, The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Forestry Assistance Program and Mississippi State University. Solomon noted that although the workshop is designed primarily for landowners, anyone is welcome to attend. Pre-registration is $35 per person ($55 after August 16). The enrollment deadline is August 21. For questions or to register, visit events.anr.msu.edu/nrbusiness, or contact the MSU Charlevoix County Extension office at 231-582-6232.
Posted on: Tue, 16 Jul 2013 19:42:13 +0000
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