The Landing Ep 74: Austin Ernesti

What if the real problem in the timber industry isn’t the work—but the lack of exposure to it?In this episode of The Landing, I sit down with Austin Ernesti of Trajectory at the Oregon Logging Conference to talk about connecting the next generation to careers in forestry, logging, and the trades.We cover workforce shortages, the importance of hands-on experience, the fight to keep CTE programs alive, and how getting kids out of the classroom and into the woods can change everything.We also get real about mental health, industry misconceptions, and what it actually takes to build the future of this workforce.If you care about the timber industry—or where it’s headed—this one matters.Drew’s Boots: Use code JASONDAVENPORT at checkout for 10% off your order at Drew’s Boots. https://drewsboots.com/?ref=JasonDFinster Forestry:Looking to add an experienced harvester operator to their growing Cut To Length team. Reach out to [email protected] for more information. Subject line: Harvester Operator