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Reasonable Suspicion Grand Rapids - Sept 18Woody Biomass Grand Rapids - Sept 18BioBaler Demonstrations Various Locations - Sept 17-24Landview Brainerd - Oct 1Transportation Between the US and Canada
I Falls - Oct 13
LogSafe Various Dates & Locations
Truck Weight Compliance Training
Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 workshops now open registration
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NEW OFFERING!
Online Landview Training |
Intro and Advanced Landview training is now
available. These online courses provide
training on Landview (a free Geographic Information System (GIS) developed by
MN DNR for non-GIS users). Landview puts
state-wide aerial photos, mapping and other geographic information at your
fingertips. To learn more or to
complete this training today, click here.
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Business Management Workshop Tools and Resources
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The
recent "Financial Tools & Planning" workshop held in International
Falls included several great presentations by Rich Miska & Bill
Pfingston from Agstar Financial Services as well as Marv Siekman of
Lookout Ridge Consulting. The presenters addressed the importance
of understanding your costs, risks, and
financial position. The workshop also featured a number of
financial tools and templates for business planning and strategic
thinking. All of the workshop resources and more are now available online.
Another workshop is scheduled for December 15 in Cloquet. Register today! |
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MMLC Standard Revision - Comments Now Being Accepted
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The Minnesota Master Logger Certification (MMLC) program
is conducting a review of its standard, supporting documents and
procedures. You are invited to submit comments on the standard and any of
the supporting documents & procedures.
Comments must be submitted electronically by November
5, 2009. |
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Biodiesel Blend Handling Guide
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has published a " Biodiesel Blend Handling Guide". The publication outlines
some of the common and uncommon problems associated with biodiesel,
provides possible solutions and recommends guidelines for handling and
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Biobaler Demonstrations
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The Biobaler is an all-in-one tractor-pulled machine capable
of cutting, compacting, and baling biomass up to four inches in diameter and 25
feet in height. This maneuverable
machine has a rotating blade or hammer cutting system that has a low power
requirement and produces naturally drying bales that can be transported using
standard equipment. The Biobaler is
suitable for many woody crops including: willow, poplar, aspen, alder, under
story vegetation, and invasive woody vegetation. Several demonstrations throughout Minnesota are scheduled for September 17-24.Click here to register.
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