Forest Engineering 2022

This course encompasses all of the presentations from the 2022 NER.COFE Workshop.  Each topic corresponds to each of the individual presentations and are approved for 0.5 Category 1 Forester Licensing credits by both SAF and the State of Maine.

The cost for each topic is $10.00 which is to cover recording, processing, and online fees, and will continue to support the NER.COFE organization as the in-person workshop does.

Any questions may be forwarded to: 

Ray Berthiaume, NER.COFE Chair, UNH Cooperative Extension Field Specialist, Coos County Forester

Topic 2: Workforce Shortages, Issues/Solutions Presentation

Speaker: Robby Gross, Chief Forest Ranger-Maine Forest Service; Bill Patterson, Bureau Parks and Lands

A discussion of how the MFS and PBL have, and continue, to work through the challenges of hiring and retaining employees.

Speaker:  Charlie Levesque-Innovative Natural Resource Solutions, LLC

A discussion of the basics of forest carbon and what it might mean in future years for the forest industry.  Specifically:  how do forests capture and store carbon, how does the forest carbon market work, how might forest carbon programs impact timber harvesting, how do landowners access these programs, what does all this mean for managing our forests.

1.5 Category 1 CEUs;  $30.00

Speaker: Stephen Nicholas-Maine Forest Service

A walk-through of the new system, including how to access and what the requirements are.

0.5 Category 1 CEU;  $10.00

Speaker: Jeremy Miller-Regional Technical Manager, American Forest Management

A case study of actual use of the software in forestry on-the-ground applications.

0.5 Category 1 CEU;  $10.00

Speaker: Joel Slate-Corporate Director of Fiber Supply ND Paper

Discussion of markets for low-grade forest products and resources to support them.

0.5 Category 1 CEU;  $10.00

Listen to some of the items being presented and discussed on the floor of the state legislature.

0.5 Category 1 ceu; $10

Contact Keri Hayes, MSU at 406-994-3511 or email:  khayes@montana.edu if you are having technical difficulties or have questions.

Equine Genetics: An Important Diagnostic Tool is a self directed course designed for horse owners and enthusiasts. Participants will gain basic information on equine genetics and genetic diseases commonly found in horses from taking this course. For more information contact Nichol Schultz, University of Minnesota, at mccar556@umn.edu.

Growing Apples with IPM is an online course for Master Gardeners looking for further certification or home gardeners.  Students will learn what to consider when planting an apple tree, and IPM-based strategies for controlling common pests and diseases.  Once you have completed this course and received a certificate, you will receive Master Gardener credit.

For information or to enroll contact:
Mary Meyer, meyer023@umn.edu or 
Echo Martin, mart1794@umn.edu with University of Minnesota

In the 'Growing Raspberries and Blackberries with IPM' course, Master Gardeners will learn the best maintenance techniques for growing brambles, including insect and disease management. This course places special emphasis on a new insect pest, the spotted wing drosophila.

Once you register for the class, you will have unlimited time to complete the work at your own pace. Once you have completed this course and received a certificate, you will receive Master Gardener credit worth 3 CEUs.

For more information, contact Mary Meyer University of Minnesota, at meyer023@umn.edu

Growing Strawberries with IPM is an online course for Master Gardeners looking for further certification or home gardeners. Students will learn the basics on what to consider when planting strawberries, as well as IPM-based strategies for controlling common pests and diseases.Once you have completed this course and received a certificate, you will receive Master Gardener credit.

For information or to enroll contact:
Mary Meyer, meyer023@umn.edu or
Echo Martin, mart1794@umn.edu with University of Minnesota

The Silver level provides subscribers access to all content from the Bronze level PLUS an interactive discussion board with each week of new material. The subscriber can post a question to the discussion board, and the instructor of the week will provide an individualized response to the question. Each week a new discussion board is available focused on that week’s material. Silver level subscribers also have access to all course material until November 31. Silver subscribers may upgrade to Gold at any time.

For more information contact Kathy Anderson (kanderson1@unl.edu) or Colleen Brady (bradyc@purdue.edu).  The fee for this course is $110.  You can purchase and enroll in the course by clicking the following button:

This short, online, course is designed for youth, adults, leaders, and extension personnel to gain knowledge and practice on horse health.  The course includes recorded lectures and videos, check yourself practice activities, and the ability to earn a certificate with a minimum score at the end of the course. 

The fee for this course is $50.  To purchase and enroll in it, click the following button: