Training Workshops
 

Bringing Back the Skills

In the 1940’s and 50’s, it was common for farmers to log their wooded lands when they weren't tending crops or livestock. But with the onset of large-scale farming, the basic skills needed in logging and milling wood have virtually disappeared.

New technology is making it possible for woodlot owners to diversify farm income or even earn a living as an independent wood producer. Reliable, lightweight, inexpensive equipment like portable sawmills are allowing a revolution in lumber production.

The Manitoba Agro Woodlot Program understands that the keys to success and profitability of any new business are efficiency and safety. That’s why the program started delivering skills training workshops in 1996. Topics range from low impact logging and chainsaw operation to milling lumber, kiln-drying and marketing. If you’re considering a micro forestry business, please use our Request for Information form to join our mailing list for up-coming workshops.
 

Schedule of Upcoming Events
 

Previous Workshops

The Manitoba Agro Woodlot Program is funded by the Manitoba Climate Change Action Plan.