Page 23 - Georgia Forestry - Issue 1 - Winter 2024

LET’S GROW TOGETHER
OUR NURSERY LOCATIONS
Matthew Stokes genetic investment advisor
Proudly Serving GEORGIA
850-643-1927 MStokes@ifcoseedlings.com IFCOSEEDLINGS.COM
“Ultimately,
the economic
return from
this program
provides a way
to recognize
landowners for
their investments
in stewardship
while helping
to keep forests
as forests.”
— Nick DiLuzio, VP, Georgia Forestry Foundation
Most importantly, efforts like these can have a lasting impact on the family farm industry for years to come — bring- ing newfound passion for the industry to those who may never have the opportu- nity to experience it otherwise, while also bringing support to farmers and foresters across the state.
“I’m a big fan of family farms and the people who operate them. They’re jewels in the state of Georgia. I guarantee you can go talk to any of them and they’ll be so proud. They want to show you their property and the legacy they’re trying to provide for,” said Harrell. “I wish more of those properties could be showcased, because you would see how much work these families put into the land. They celebrate the uniquities of their properties, a celebration that I hope everyone can one day take part in.”
JOHN CASEY IS A STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL WHO SUPPORTS CLIENTS THROUGH THE ART OF STORYTELLING. IN HIS DOWNTIME, JOHN CAN BE FOUND HUNTING AND FISHING ON HIS FAMILY’S CENTENNIAL FARM IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA.
AMERICAN FOREST
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