Panhandle Landowner Assistance Expo – August 23

by | Jun 24, 2025 | Best Management Practices (BMPs), Conservation, Cost-Share Program, Educational Training, Expo, Forestry, General Agriculture, Habitat Management, Natural Resources, Wildlife

SAVE THE DATE – SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2025

Walton County Fairgrounds
790 North 9th Street
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433

This August, multiple partnering agencies, land management professionals, and landowners will come together for the first ever Panhandle Landowner Assistance Exposition. This will be an all day educational event at the Walton County Fairgrounds, in Defuniak Springs, FL. The Expo will be held from 9 AM to 4 PM CDT, Saturday August 23rd.

This will be the first of what all involved are very hopeful will be an annual event going forward. The goal is to build connections and provide information to help landowners meet their goals and build their land management network. The entire fairgrounds facility will feature a variety of informational and professional service provider booths, equipment show on the grounds, a series of presentations on land management topics, and presentations and tables on cost-share programs from various agencies and non-profit organizations.

If you are a landowner or are involved in land management this event should be on your calendar. Whether you own or manage land for timber investment, agricultural or other rural use, homestead and lifestyle, outdoor recreation, hunting club,s or similar activities, you will recieve great information and make key connections at the Landowner Expo! Currently the event team is conducting the planning and scheduling.  Through the generous involvement of the Walton County Fair Association and other organizations this event is being offered at no cost for attendance. Food Trucks will be on site as well to provide those attending with food and beverages purchase options (cost to attendees is based on vendor menu pricing ).

Print out the event flyer to serve as a reminder for this event:  PANHANDLE LANDOWNER EXPO 2025 Flyer.  The registration website is open!  Overall event capacity is limited, so register early to get your free tickets.  Mark your calendars, you won’t want to miss this event!

Register at: https://LandownerEXPO.eventbrite.com

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Opportunities for sponsorships and other involvement exist beyond just attending.  If you are interested in being a sponsor or attending as a vendor please reach out to the event planners. The event chair is Ed O’Daniels, Private Lands Assistance Biologist, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, and he can be reached at 850-819-9538 or Edward.ODaniels@MyFWC.com .

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