BUSINESS MEMO: MASTER TREE PROGRAM

The Master Tree Farmers program will be held at the University Extension Office in Jackson, starting Feb. 9.

Classes focus on forest resources, tree identification, tree uses, lumber volume and marketing among other subjects.

"We'll have a number of three-hour sessions," said Gerald Bryan, agronomy specialist and coordinator of the program. "The first class will be held at Jackson, but future classes will be scheduled in other areas."

Classes run through April 20.

Students, as part of their training, will visit woodlands and lumber mills. A unique part of the program will be for students to do volunteer community services. Each student will donate 30 hours of service, which include programs assisting neighbor woodland owners in managing their timber resources.

The Master Tree program was first introduced in the state in February of last year at Jackson.

Additional information and registration is available at area extension offices, including the Jackson office, 573-243-3581.