As another way to connect with our employees, clients, and communities, IFG has started a podcast! Named IFG-FYI, the podcast is available on YouTube (video with audio) and RSS (audio only) and will cover a series of topics to help communicate IFG’s position as an engaged employer, conservation champion, quality lumber manufacturer, and more! Access our first podcast now and stay tuned for more episodes! Check out our episodes now here: YouTube (video with audio) RSS (audio only)   Episode 3: Managing Fire, Fuel, and Forest Health – A Forester’s Frontline View. A conversation with IFG Fee Land Manager, Tera King. Episode 2: Beyond the Hard Hat: Innovative Benefits for the Modern Rural Workforce. A conversation with IFG Director of Human Resources, Jodi Andersen. Episode 1: Conserving our Future: The Importance of Workforce Development and Responsible Forest Management. A conversation with forestry expert, Blake Manley

Governor Little addresses the crowded room of IFG's contractors A huge thank you to our incredible speakers and 300+ contractors who joined IFG for our 2025 Contractors' Event in Coeur d'Alene. Yesterday’s event featured insightful discussions on market trends, workforce development, wildfire strategies, interagency forest practices, succession planning, and more! We were honored to have Idaho Governor Brad Little as our keynote speaker, where he highlighted his strong support for the industry and its impact across the state. IFG will host another Contractors' Event on April 7 when we will be joined by Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction, Debbie Critchfield, as the keynote!

IFG Owner, Marc Brinkmeyer, spent some time talking to news outlet, American Farmland Owner, upstream of his presentation at the Land Expo on January 14. Marc reflects on his 40 years as a leader in forest products and the challenges and opportunities that currently exist in the industry.   Click this link to listen to the podcast!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X1CJgsiNOo&t=2s  

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Idaho Forest Group! As the year comes to a close, we want to extend our gratitude to everyone who made 2024 a success! Thank you to our incredible partners for your trust and collaboration, and to our team members for your hard work and dedication to quality, safety, and conservation. Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year. #HolidaySeason #Gratitude #MerryChristmas

Idaho Forest Group proudly supports the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) and values the bi-partisan collaboration and thought leadership that helps keep our states, and our industry, strong. Earlier this week, IFG attended the 2024 WGA winter meeting where many initiatives were debated and discussed including: • Permitting efficiencies • Land for community housing needs • Insuring homes against the wildfire crisis, and • Wildfire mitigation strategies Keynote speaker (National Public Radio host and historian, Steve Inskeep) discussed the historical significance of President Lincoln's leadership style and how his ability to work well with detractors is an important lesson in today's political landscape. To learn more about WGA, visit https://westgov.org/about/