This noontime webinar series will acquaint one to the wonderful world of white oak and the species' intricate ties to the wine and spirits industries. If you are a woodland owner and complete the series, you may qualify for a FREE visit from a professional consulting forester courtesy of the White Oak Initiative! 

Registration limited to 50 participants.

Cost: $10.

Registration closes midnight Sunday January 7.

• January 8 - White Oak & Wine: Learn the difference between American and French white oak, how toasting influences flavor profiles of red wines and why not all oak tannins are bad.
• January 15 - White Oak & Whiskey: Learn how the level of charring influences the flavor profile of whiskey, maturation in the rack house, and the nuanced definitions of whiskeys and bourbons.
• January 22 - From Stump to Barrel: Go behind the scenes to see how this value-added forest product is made right here in the Show-Me State.
• January 29 - No barrels in 2100?! Learn the important role family forest landowners will play to ensure a sustainable supply.

The morning of each class you will receive a reminder and link to the noon webinar.

Partners:
Forest & Woodland Association of Missouri
Missouri Department of Conservation
USDA Missouri Natural Resource Conservation Service

Contact: Hank Stelzer, stelzerh@missouri.edu, 573-882-4444