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20th Anniversary - 2013 Tree Farmer Convention Schedule

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Just announced!  On Thursday July 25 at 2:00 in the General Session room, join us for a screening of the new documentary produced by PBS affiliate WVIA, Seeking the Greatest Good: The Conservation Legacy of Gifford Pinchot. The film highlights the history and continuing value of Pinchot's philosophy of natural resource conservation through sustainable use. View the trailer and learn more about the documentary on the film's website: seekinggreatestgood.org

 

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

  • Optional Pre-Convention Tour: "Up North" Forests and Cities Tour

 

Thursday, July 25, 2013

  • Optional Pre-Convention Tour: St. Paul Sigheseeing Tour and River Cruise
  • Optional Pre-Convention Tour: Univ. of MN Landscape Arboretum and Sovereign Estate Winery Tour
  • Join us at 2:00 p.m. for a screening of the new documentary produced by PBS affiliate WVIA, Seeking the Greatest Good: The Conservation Legacy of Gifford Pinchot. The film highlights the history and continuing value of Pinchot's philosophy of natural resource conservation through sustainable use. 
  • National Tree Farmer Convention Opening General Session, 4:00 p.m.
  • Reception
  • Optional Dinner: Nye's Polonaise
  • Hospitality Suite

 

Friday, July 26, 2013

  • Breakfast
  • Concurrent Sessions and Exhibit Hall Open
  • Luncheon with Distinguished Speaker
  • Concurrent Sessions and Exhibit Hall Open
  • Presentations of the Regional Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year, Sponsored by STIHL, Inc.
  • Dinner on your own
  • Hospitality Suite

 

Saturday, July 27, 2013

  • Breakfast
  • Field Day and Lunch at The Big Woods Farm, owned by Dave and Bev Medvecky
  • Reception - Final Silent Auction Bidding
  • Closing Awards Banquet - Presentation of the National Outstanding Tree Farmer and Inspector of the year, Sponsored by STIHL, Inc.
  • Hospitality Suite

 

Sunday, July 28, 2013