Forestry Educator
Division of Extension | Forestry & Wildlife Extension Program
Hometown: Sheboygan Falls, WI
Tony specializes in working lands forestry outreach, including agroforestry practices like forest farming. He coordinates Maple Syrup outreach and the Farms Branching Out grant project. Prior to joining Extension, Tony worked for the National Park Service, the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Army Corps of Engineers, and in private sector conservation. Tony earned a biology degree from UW–Milwaukee and a master’s in natural resources from Cornell University.
Talks:
Goods from the woods - A practical guide to harvesting non-timber forest products
Discover the hidden goods in your woods! Learn how to identify, grow, harvest, and market popular non-timber forest products—from mushrooms and medicinals to decorative greens—while promoting healthy, sustainable forests.
Making Maple Syrup - A beginners guide for Wisconsin Sugaring
Turn your maple trees into liquid gold! This introductory workshop covers the basics of tapping trees, collecting sap, boiling syrup, and getting started with a rewarding family tradition in Wisconsin’s woodlands.
Growing Ginseng in the Woods - A practical guide for Wisconsin landowners
Explore the opportunities and challenges of cultivating America’s most valuable woodland medicinal plant. Learn site selection, planting techniques, regulations, and long-term management strategies for growing ginseng in Wisconsin forests.