How a 193-Year-Old Sawmill Is Using AI to Reinvent Rural Development in Atlantic Canada

from Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting Podcast · host Don Mills & David Campbell

Discover how Freeman Lumber—a family-owned sawmill since 1832—is reinventing rural development in Atlantic Canada. In this episode, COO Marcus Zwicker and CFO Georg Ernst share insights on tariffs, export diversification, Crown land harvesting, and innovative uses for biomass. Learn how this resilient company, which has weathered hurricanes and fires, is investing millions and leveraging AI to build a world-class mill. A must-listen for anyone interested in natural resources, sustainability, and economic growth in rural communities.

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