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Sep 22

2026 PFPA Annual Workshop & Meeting

Join PFPA for their 16th Annual Forest Products Executive Development Workshop (Sponsored by Horizon Farm Credit) and the 2026 PFPA Annual Dinner Meeting!

Registration begins at 9:30 AM
Workshop: 10:00AM to 3:30 PM
Reception: 4:30 PM
Annual Dinner Meeting & Program: 6:00 PM

Toftrees Golf Resort
1 Country Club Lane, State College, PA 16803
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026 10:00am

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$25.00 - $200.00

Discover key insights shaping the future of the forest products industry at the annual Forest Products Executive Development Workshop, hosted by Farm Credit and the Pennsylvania Forest Products Association (PFPA). This informative seminar dives into the most pressing issues facing today’s industry leaders—and is open to everyone, regardless of membership with Farm Credit or PFPA.

Featured Topics and Speakers include:


North American Lumber - Duties, Costs, and the Limits of the Recovery

Paul Jannke, Founder & Principal of Forest Economic Advisors, LLC


Preparing for What’s Next

Stephanie Shirk, Director of Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture Business Development Center

(ABDC)

Jennefer Bartholomew, Senior Vice President - Financial Advisor for RBC Wealth Management

Facilitated by Rob Goodling, Business Consultant Farm Credit East


Emerging Innovations - CLT & Molded Fiber Packaging

Patricia Layton, Stategic Advisor to Clemson’s Wood Utilization +Design Institute & Professor Emerita of Forestry

Melissa LaCasse, Co-Founder & CEO of Tanbark Molded Fiber Packaging

Facilitated by Joe Waddell, Industry & Innovation Officer, Horizon Farm Credit


A Lasting Legacy

Matt Lohr, Motivational Speaker

Rooms are available on September 21st & 22nd. To reserve a room, contact Toftrees Golf Resort at (814) 234-8000 and mention PFPA room block for the special rate of $129 per night. Deadline to ensure special room rate is August 21, 2026.