Voices of Forestry

With summer upon us, Voices of Forestry Host Seth Stephenson thought it would be a good idea to talk about tickborne diseases. He is joined by Dr. Laura Rothfeldt, the State Public Health Veterinarian with the Arkansas Department of Health. The two talk about symptoms of various tickborne diseases, what to do if you star feeling those symptoms and tick prevention tips. To reach out to the zoonotic team at the AR Department of Health, you can email them at adh.zoonotic@arkansas.gov. For more information, visit the links below:ADH Tickborne Disease Webpage: Tickborne Disease - Arkansas Department of HealthADH Tickborne Disease Data Dashboard: Tickborne | ADH Health Data - ZoonoticThank you to this month's sponsor, Shelby Taylor Trucking, for their continued support of the show. To learn more about them, you can visit staylortrucking.com.You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

This month Seth is joined by Josh Smith, an area forester with NRCS, to discuss Cost Share Programs. The two talk about the application process, what landowners need to know, and how long it takes for projects to get chosen. This episode was recorded in January 2025 and since then there has been a federal administration change that may have affected some of these CSP's. We advise anyone interested in these programs to call their local NRCS office to see what is currently available.This episode is sponsored by DDK Forestry & Real Estate! We appreciate them for their continued support of the show.You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

This month, Seth Stephnson sits down wit both Mark Pitts and David Ross with AF&PA to discuss the European Union Deforestation-free Product Regulation, otherwise known as the EUDR. The three talk about the requirements this would set for U.S. landowners, how it doesn't work for our current system, and what changes we are pursuing. If you have more questions about this topic, you can email Ross at David_Ross@afandpa.org.Thank you to this month's sponsor, PotlatchDeltic! We appreciate their continued support of the show. You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

This month, Seth sits down with AFA Executive Vice-President Max Braswell, the associations registered lobbyist, to discuss the most recent Arkansas legislative session. The two discuss some of the issues AFA got involved with, the trends of the year, and the importance advocacy plays in the forestry industry. Thank you to this month's sponsor, Farm Credit. We appreciate their continued support of the show.You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

This month, Voices of Forestry talks workforce development with the Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama Forestry Associations. The four discuss what their respective organizations are doing to educate students on the green careers available to them after graduation. If you like what we are doing here at Voices of Forestry and want more, make sure you check out Louisiana Forestry Association's podcast, Minding the Forest.Thank you to this month's sponsor F & W Forestry. We appreciate their support of the show!You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

For the month of February, Seth Stephenson sits down with Travis Haile, the coordinator of the Arkansas Firewise program, to discuss his work with rural communities to help prevent wildfire damage. The two discuss how they work with local fire departments, what landowners need to know, and the preventative steps they promote.To see more information on the Arkansas Firewise program, CLICK HERE.Thank you to our sponsors this month, DDK Forestry & Real Estate. We appreciate their continued support of Voices of Forestry.You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

For the first episode of 2025, Seth Stephenson sits down with NativState's Tim White to discuss the evolution of the forest carbon market. The two talk about the factors that cause these changes and how companies like NativState are showcasing their due diligence.Thank you to this month's sponsor NativState! We appreciate their continued support of the show.You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

A returning Voice of Forestry joins host Seth Stephenson this month to talk about Arkansas's Prescribed Burning Act, which passed in 2023. Robert Murphy with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture is on the show to talk about the process of getting new rules created for this act and what this means for landowners who want to put prescribed fire on their property. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE INFORMATION ON PRESCRIBED BURNS IN ARKANSAS.Thank you to our sponsors this month, Farm Credit. We appreciate their continued support of the show.You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

For November, Seth sits down with the 2024 Arkansas Tree Farmer of the Year Brad Robbins. The two discuss what has been happening on his property and upholding the legacy his father left behind. Thank you to this month's sponsor DataScout! We appreciate their support of the show.You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

Voice of Forestry is back this month to discuss carbon casting with Graphyte. Join Seth as he sits down with Founder and CEO Barclay Rogers to discuss what this process looks like and how it fits into the bigger "green" picture.Thank you to this month's sponsor, Shelby Taylor Trucking for their support of the show!You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

This month, join Seth Stephenson as he sits down with Marshall Thomas, the president of F&W Forestry as they discuss the forest products lifecycle and what it takes to stave off decline. Thomas explains how we got to where we are today and what needs to happen next to save the pulp and paper sector.Thank you to F&W Forestry for sponsoring this episode. We appreciate their support of the show.You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

This month, we are starting what may become a recurring topic of women in forestry! For the inaugural episode, Seth spoke to Christy Weiss a district manager with PotlatchDeltic. She tells her story of growing up in a logging family and why she loves working in the industry. Thank you to this month's sponsor, PotlatchDeltic for their continued support of the show! You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

This month Host Seth Stephenson sat down with Ryan Farney, the feral hog program coordinator with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to discuss the feral hog problem facing the state and the progress that has been made to eradicate it.July's episode is sponsored by DDK Forestry & Real Estate. Thank you to them for their continued support of the show!You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

This month, Seth keeps one of the promises made later last year with the first speaker from the AFA  2023 Annual Meeting. Weyerhaeuser's Phillip Blower joins the show to talk carbon sequestration, the technology used, and some of the projects they have in the works.Thank you to this month's sponsor, DDK Forestry & Real Estate! We appreciate their continued support of the show.You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

Voices of Forestry is back this month with a new discussion on the changes of paper use. Seth Stephenson sits down with Tammy Waters, the Ashdown Domtar Mill public affairs manager, to talk about the changes their mill has seen over the years and what they do to meet the needs of the current market.This episode is sponsored by Big Creek Timber Company. Thank you to them for their support of the show.You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

For April 2024, host Seth Stephenson sat down with Scott Corley with PotlatchDeltic to discuss investing in forestland. The two talk about how important doing your homework is when it comes to finding the right piece of land for you and how each property is different. This month's episode is sponsored by PotlatchDeltic! Thank you to them for their continued support of the show.You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

This month, host Seth Stephenson is sits down with Andrew Parker, the executive director of Be Pro Be Proud, and AFA Executive Vice President Max Braswell to discuss the Be Pro Be Proud Program. The three talk about what Parker and his team are doing to introduce trade careers to students around the state and why the Arkansas Forestry Association got involved. For more information on the Be Pro Be Proud program, visit beprobeproud.org.Thank you to our sponsor this month Farm Credit. You can find more information about their services at farmcredit.com.You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

This month, Seth Stephenson sat down with some friends from the Louisiana Forestry Association, Texas Forestry Association, and Florida Forestry Association to take a look at what forestry associations do for its members. We all have the same story to tell but how we tell it is a little different from state to state. Make sure you check out Louisiana Forestry Association's podcast "Minding the Forest" to hear more about what they are doing in forestry.Thank you to this month's sponsor, DDK Forestry & Real Estate for their support of the show!You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

A new month means a new episode of Voices of Forestry! To kick off 2024, Host Seth Stephenson sat down with Founder and CEO of NativState Stuart Allen to talk forest carbon development. The two discuss what companies like NativState do for landowners and the process to sell these carbon credits. Thank you to this month's sponsor NativState for their support of the show!You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

This month, Seth sits down with Joseph Page with Tamarack to discuss forestry software and why Page thinks the forestry industry is being underserved when it comes to updated software for its manufacturing facilities. Thank you to this month's sponsor, Shelby Taylor Trucking for their support of the show.You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

This month, Host Seth Stephenson speaks with AFA's 2023 Tree Farmer of the Year, Charles Vickers, to discuss his property the Vickers Family Tree Farm located in Mountain View, Arkansas. The two talk about what his plans are for the property, its history, and why it is important to him. Thank you to this month's sponsor DDK Forestry & Real Estate for their continued support of the show.You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

This month, Host Seth Stephenson is joined again by AFA Executive Vice-President Max Braswell to discuss some of the topics presented during the 2023 AFA Annual Meeting General Session. That includes, forest economics for survival, carbon capture technology, some of the ways the forestry industry is utilizing drones, and workforce issues. The two summarize the discussions with the hopes of doing a deep-dive with the experts on future episodes. Thank you to this month's sponsor, Farm Credit for their continued support of the show and the Arkansas Forestry Association.You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

This month, Host Seth Stephenson is joined by two different guests. The first, Garrick Dugger, Arkansas Game & Fish Commission's Private Lands Division Chief, discusses the new Private Lands Division and their goal to help landowners on their property. Our second guest is Jeremy Brown, the Deer Management Assistance Program Coordinator, on one of the many programs offered by the new division. The two discuss how DMAP helps landowners and some of the issues they face in managing deer. Find more info on the Private Lands Division and DMAP HERE.September's episode of the show is sponsored by Neeley Forestry Service. Thank you to them for their continued support of the show. You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

Join Host Seth Stephenson this month as he sits down with PotlatchDeltic's Director of Forest Planning & Environment Kit Hart to discuss the Wildlife Conservation Initiative. The two talk about the different partners involved with this effort and how it is a proactive effort to protect species at risk of being classified as endangered. For more information on the WCI, visit https://nafoalliance.org/wci/.Thank you to this month's sponsor, PotlatchDeltic! We appreciate their continued support of the show. You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

After a few years, Seth finally has the opportunity to sit down with more Arkansas tree farmers in this month's Voices of Forestry. Jack Thomas and Miles Goggans, two of the three owners of the Goggans Family Tree Farm near Star City, sit down to talk about how their farm is more like a part of the family than just a piece of property. They discuss some of the forest management practices they perform and how they open the area up to others so they too can share in everything the land has to offer. Thank you to this month's sponsor, Big Creek Timber Company for their support of the show! You can find more information about them by visiting https://www.bigcreektimberco.com/.You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

This month, our voice of forestry is Kevin Jester, President of KW Jester Logging in Arkadelphia, AR. He joins Host Seth Stephenson to discuss what logging looks like today and some of the struggles small businesses like his are currently facing. Thank you to this month's sponsor DDK Forestry and Real Estate! You can find more information on them at forestryrealestate.com.You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

Voices of Forestry returns with new guest, Peter MacKeith, the Dean of the Fay Jones School of Architecture at the University of Arkansas. He and host Seth Stephenson discuss the value of the forest including the ethics MacKeith is teaching his students in using and appreciating wood products as construction materials. A special thank you to this month's sponsor Farm Credit. You can find more information on them by visiting https://www.myaglender.com/.You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

For April, Host Seth Stephenson sits down with Ahslee Cribb, the vice-president of wood products with PotlatchDeltic to discuss sawmills. The two talk about the process of turning logs into lumber, the different positions at a facility, and some of the technological evolutions.This month's episode is sponsored by PotlatchDeltic! Thank you to them for their continued support of the show.You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

This month on Voices of Forestry, Host Seth Stephenson speaks with returning guest Greg Hay on advanced genetics in forestry. The two discuss both the benefits and drawbacks of using advanced genetic seedlings as well as what landowners need to know when choosing this option for their property.Thank you to this episode's sponsor, ArborGen, for their support of the show! You can find more information about them by visiting www.arborgen.com.As always, a special thank you to Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick for the use of our theme song "The Same Love" off of his album, "The Folkster". You can find more of his music on Spotify or at https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

For the month of February, host Seth Stephenson sits down with Arkansas State Senator Ben Gilmore to discuss his role at the state capitol and how important it is to have a rural community's voice heard. Senator Gilmore also talks about AR's new Forestry Caucus and how it helps educate other elected officials on all things forestry.Thank you to our sponsor this month Davis, DuBose, Knight Forestry & Real Estate! We appreciate their continued support of the show.Thank you as well to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song "The Same Love" from his album "The Folkster". You can find more of his work at https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

For the first episode of 2023, host Seth Stephenson sits down with Frank and Harrell Wilson of Wilson Brothers Lumber Company to discuss the positive impacts forestry has on smaller communities. Last year, the company celebrated their 50 year anniversary and the guests discuss their love of their community as well as why they want to see it prosper. Thank you to this month's sponsor, Visual Forester, for their support of the show!As always thank you to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song "The Same Love" from his album "The Folkster". You can find more of his music on Spotify and at his website, https://www.sgnrobb.com/.

Host Seth Stephenson is back this month with a returning voice of forestry, Arkansas State Forester Joe Fox, to discuss forestry careers. The two talk about the various opportunities, what employers look for, and some of the hardest positions to fill. For more information on forestry careers, visit forestryworks.com.Thank you to this month's sponsor, Farm Credit of Western Arkansas! We appreciate their support of the show. Thank you to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song "The Same Love" from his album "The Folkster." You can find more of his music on Spotify and at https://www.sgnrobb.com/.

Seth is back this month to talk about appraisals with recurring guest John McAlpine with Kingwood Forestry. The two talk about what exactly an appraisal is, when is a good time to start the process, and what landowners need to to have prepared. Thank you to this month's sponsor Farm Credit of Western Arkansas. We appreciate their support of the show!Thank you as well to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song "The Same Love" from his album "The Folkster". You can find more of his music on Spotify and at  https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information on the Arkansas Forestry Association, visit arkforests.org.

This month of Voices of Forestry, host Seth Stephenson is joined by Congressman Bruce Westerman. The two discuss Westerman's work in Congress, his history in the forestry industry, and some of his recent legislation related to the industry. This episode is sponsored by DataScout Pro! Thank you to them for their support of the show. Thank you to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song "The Same Love" from his album "The Folkster". You can find more of his music on Spotify and on his site at https://www.sgnrobb.com/.

Seth is back this month to talk about Urban Forestry with Urban & Community Forestry Coordinator Krissy Kimbro! The two talk about what exactly urban forestry entails, how it benefits the community, and some of the programs Krissy and her crew are working on. To see more information on what they are doing, visit their site HERE.Thank you to our sponsors this month Davis DuBose Knight Forestry & Real Estate! We appreciate their support of the show.As always, thank you to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song "The Same Love" from his album "The Folkster". You can find more of his music on Spotify and his website, https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information on the Arkansas Forestry Association, visit arkforests.org.

This month, AFA Communications Coordinator Seth Stephenson sat down with Joy Wasson, the coordinator for the Arkansas Forests & Drinking Water Collaborative to discuss the important relationship between the two. The two talk about how forests help create clean drinking water for communities and some of the projects the organization has coming. Thank you to our sponsor for this month's episode, PotlatchDeltic! We appreciate their support of the show.A special thank you to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song, "The Same Love" from his album "The Folkster". You can find more of his music at https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information on the Arkansas Forestry Association, visit arkforests.org.

This month, host Seth Stephenson sat down with two guests to discuss the Keeping it in the Family Program. The trio talk about what the program does to help African American landowners and why it is important to keep it in the family.To learn more about UAPB's Small Farm Program, you can click HERE. You can also visit the American Forest Foundation website by clicking HERE. This month's episode is sponsored by Deer Creek Forestry Equipment! We want to give a special thank you to them for their support of the show. As always thank you to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song "The Same Love" from his album "The Folkster". You can find more of his music by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.

Join host Seth Stephenson this month as he sits back down with Ricky O'Neill from Neeley Forestry Service to discuss how to get involved with forestry where you live. The two discuss some of the different ways anyone with an interest in forestry can get general industry information and the importance of communication between organizations like AFA and landowners.This month's episode is sponsored by Neeley Forestry Service! Thank you to them for their support.Thank you to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song "The Same Love" from his album "The Folkster". You can find more of his work by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information on the Arkansas Forestry Association, visit arkforests.org.

This month, Host Seth Stephenson sat down with the Dean/Director of UAM's School of Forestry, Agriculture, & Natural Resources Dr. Michael Blazier to discuss the state's only school of forestry. The two talk about what it takes to get a forestry degree as well as some of the challenges both students and faculty are facing today.  For more information on the school, visit https://www.uamont.edu/. To check out the work being done at the Center for Forest Business, visit https://www.uamont.edu/academics/CFANR/acfb.html.This months episode is sponsored by Davis DuBose Knight Forestry & Real Estate! Thank you to them for their support of the show. A special thank you to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song "The Same Love" from his album "The Folkster." You can find more of his music on Spotify and on his website at https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information on the Arkansas Forestry Association, you can visit arkforests.org.

For the month of April 2022, Voices of Forestry tackles the topic of forestry as a natural climate solution with guest Dave Tenny, president and CEO of the National Alliance of Forest Owners. He and host Seth Stephenson discuss how "the data don't lie" when it comes to the amount of carbon climate smart forestry can sequester and what NAFO is doing to tell that story. For those interested in looking at some of that data, you can visit https://www.forestcarbondataviz.org/.Thank you to our sponsor this month PotlatchDeltic for their support of the show!As always, a special thank you to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song "The Same Love" from his album "The Folkster." You can find more of his music on Spotify and at https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information on the Arkansas Forestry Association, visit arkforests.org.

Join host Seth Stephenson this month as he discusses Chronic Wasting Disease with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's State Wildlife Veterinarian and Assistant Chief of Research, Dr. Jenn Ballard. The two discuss how this disease affects the deer and elk in the state, as well as what you can do to help AGFC in their research. To report a suspicious deer carcass to AGFC, call 1-800-482-9262. You can also visit agfc.com/cwd for more information on CWD in Arkansas. For a third-party organization also working on this disease, you can visit the Chronic Wasting Disease Alliance's website at cwd-info.org.As always, a special thank you to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song, "The Same Love" from his album "The Folkster".  You can find more of his music on Spotify and on his website at https://www.sgnrobb.com/.

Voices of Forestry is back this month with a new discussion on reforestation! Host Seth Stephenson with the Arkansas Forestry Association sits down with Jeff Cravey from IFCO Seedlings to talk about that process and how important it is to what we do in the south. This month's episode is sponsored by Davis DuBose Knight Forestry & Real Estate. Thank you to them for their support of the show. You learn more about them by visiting https://www.forestryrealestate.com/.As always a special thank you to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song, "The Same Love" off of his album "The Folkster". You can listen to more of his music on Spotify or check him out at his website at https://www.sgnrobb.com/.

To start off the new year, Voices of Forestry is going to take a quick look back at what the Arkansas Forestry Association worked on in 2021. Join Host Seth Stephenson as he speaks with AFA Executive Vice President Max Braswell over the phone on two years of the show and how the association told its story across the state. A special thank you to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song "The Same Love" from his album "The Folkster." Check out more of his work at https://www.sgnrobb.com/ and on Spotify. For more information on the Arkansas Forestry Association, visit arkforests.org.

Join us this month as we wrap up the 2021 year with a discussion on the Women Owning Woodlands program in Arkansas. Host Seth Stephenson sat down with Jennifer Johnson who helps facilitate the WOW meetings in the state. The two discuss the importance of a group like this and some of the events that have been put on in the last year. To find a WOW program near you, visit https://www.womenowningwoodlands.net/. This month's episode is sponsored by Farm Credit. Thank you to them for their support of the show. Thank you to Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick for the use of our theme song "The Same Love" from his album "The Folkster." You can find more of his music on Spotify and his website, https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information on the Arkansas Forestry Association or to check out some of the upcoming WOW events, you can visit arkforests.org.

This month, Host Seth Stephenson sat down with John McAlpine, with Kingwood Forestry, to discuss forest technology. While there have been many different advances in forest tech over the years, the two discuss some of the big innovations and how that is changing what we are able to do in the woods. Thank you to our sponsor this month DataScoutPro. You can check them out at datascoutpro.com.As always, a special shoutout to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song "The Same Love" from his album, "The Folkster". More of his work can be found at sgnrobb.com.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association, visit arkforests.org.

Voices of Forestry is back this month with a new discussion on timber sales! Operations Manager with Neeley Forestry Service Ricky O'Neill joins host Seth Stephenson to discuss what landowners need to expect with selling their timber and all the different pieces that need to be considered during the process. October's episode is sponsored by Neeley Forestry Service. Thank you to them for their support of the show!Click here to hear our episode on Forestry Economics.As always, thank you to Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick for the use of our theme song, "The Same Love" from his album "The Folkster." You can find more of his work on Spotify and his website https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information on the Arkansas Forestry Association, you can visit arkforests.org.

Seth is back this month with TWO new voices of forestry. For September, our host spoke with Rachael Godwin and David Smith both of Farm Credit on ag land financing. The trio discusses the process of getting financing for new land, what you need to make the process easier, and some tips for those looking to become new forest landowners. This month's episode is sponsored by Farm Credit. Thank you to them for their support of the show. A special thank you to Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick for the use of our theme song "The Same Love" off of his album "The Folkster." You can find more of his work on Spotify or at https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information on the Arkansas Forestry Association, visit arkforests.org.

This month, Host Seth Stephenson sat down with President of Neeley Forestry Service J.D. Neeley to discuss the topic of hunting leases. The two explain what both landowners and hunters need to know before heading out into the woods and how this document can benefit both parties.This month's episode is sponsored by PotlatchDeltic. Thank you to them for the support of the show. The Voices of Forestry theme song is courtesy of Robb McCormick/Some Guys Named Robb. You can find more of his work at https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information on the Arkansas Forestry Association, visit arkforests.org.

This month on Voices of Forestry, Host Seth Stephenson spoke with Arkansas Children's Foundation Development Officer Megan Flores on the Log a Load for Kids of Arkansas  organization. The two discuss where the money raised goes and how the organization was started with just a couple of loggers.  For more information on Log a Load for Kids of Arkansas visit https://www.arkforests.org/page/logaload.This month's episode is sponsored by Shelby Taylor Trucking. Check them out at https://staylortrucking.com/.Thank you to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song "The Same Love" off of his album the "The Folkster." Check out more of his music at https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information on the Arkansas Forestry Association, visit arkforests.org.

This month, Host Seth Stephenson sat down with Emergency Services Director with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture Robert Murphy to discuss the effects of wildfires and how his crew combats them. Thank you to Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick for the use of our theme song, "The Same Love." You can find more of his work at https://www.sgnrobb.com.For more information on the Arkansas Forestry Association, visit arkforests.org.

With Spring and Summer here, host Seth Stephenson sat down to discuss pollinators and their importance to our ecosystem with Quail Forever Arkansas Monarch & Pollinator Coordinator Leslie Cooper. If you have any questions for her, you can email her at lcooper@quailforever.org.  For more information about the Arkansas Monarch Conservation Partnership, visit arkansasmonarchs.org.As always, thank you to Robb McCormick/Some Guy Named Robb for the use of our theme song, The Same Love. Check out more of his music on Spotify and https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information on the Arkansas Forestry Association, visit arkforests.org.