SPONSORED WORKSHOP (sponsored by Mill Market)
Talia Stewart and Mike Preminger, Mill Market
Tired of paying to get rid of logs? Learn how to turn those logs into a revenue stream. In this hands-on workshop, we will cover how to identify which logs are saleable to sawmills and which are not, best practices for preparing logs to increase mill utilization and payout, and the different ways mills measure and evaluate logs. Whether you’re already selling logs or just getting started, this hands-on workshop will help you capture more value from the wood you are already handling.
Breakfast provided
TENTATIVE AGENDA
7:30am – Breakfast at the convention center
- Introduction: Why sell logs?
- Round table of “Financial Analysis of selling logs vs grinding/mulch product/paying to dispose
8:30am – 12pm – NOTE LOCATION: Session in lot across the street from the convention center. Group will walk over together.
General topics that will be covered:
- How are logs bought
- Grading and scaling exercise
- Why log prep matters
- Unusable logs
- Fixable logs
- Cutting to length
- Types of markets
Price: $150
Biography
Stewart, Talia – Mill Market
Talia Stewart leads Mill Market’s operations across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, building strong connections between tree services and sawmills to keep valuable logs in circulation. She has a degree in Ecological Forest Management from Paul Smith’s College, and hands-on experience across many corners of the wood products industry. When she’s not moving logs, you’ll find her terraforming her Maine property and being (lovingly) attacked by her dog.
Preminger, Mike – Mill Market
Mike is a co-founder of Mill Market, where he leads log acquisition and sourcing strategy. He launched the platform to connect local tree services to the lumber supply chain, starting in New England and now expanding nationally. He holds a Master’s in Forest Pathology from SUNY-ESF and previously worked as a forester and arborist in California, managing post-wildfire cleanup operations. His deep field experience shapes Mill Market’s approach to building a more circular, resilient wood economy.