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History came to life this week at the 110th Annual Pennsylvania Farm Show, and Cummings Lumber Company was honored to play a small part in it.

The Canton FFA took on the challenge of this year’s “Focal Point” theme by transporting visitors back to 1776. Their landscape display wasn’t just a collection of plants; it was a carefully researched historical tribute.

The Details of 1776 The display featured authentic tools of the era, specifically a Moldboard Plow and a Cradle Scythe. To ensure the borders were historically accurate, the students used weathered locust trees to create fencing identical to what would have been found on a colonial farmstead.

Grown from the Ground Up What makes this display truly remarkable is the effort behind the greenery. Every vegetable, herb, grass, and flower was started from seed by the FFA students themselves. Under the guidance of their teacher, Tom Hojnowski, the students spent months nurturing these plants to be “show-ready.”

Mr. Hojnowski’s leadership is a cornerstone of this project. By showing his students firsthand what it means to work hard and take pride in one’s craft, he is shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

Our Contribution Cummings Lumber donated the Double Ground Bark Mulch that served as the foundation for the display, surrounding the straw piles and vibrant plant life. We believe that supporting organizations like the FFA is essential for the health of our community and the future of the agricultural industry.

Congratulations to the Canton FFA on a stunning display. We applaud your hard work and are proud to be a part of your journey!

Cummings Lumber Company is proud to recognize Norm Steffy, our Vice President of Sales & Procurement, as he celebrates a distinguished 16-year milestone with the organization.

Since joining us, Norm has been a cornerstone of our success. His deep industry expertise and strategic vision have been instrumental in shaping our procurement processes and driving our sales growth. More importantly, his commitment to excellence has ensured that Cummings Lumber continues to deliver the highest standard of products to our valued clients.

Norm’s leadership is defined by:

• Strategic Growth: Navigating complex markets to expand our reach and impact.
• Relationship Management: Fostering long-standing partnerships built on integrity and trust.
• Operational Excellence: Maintaining a rigorous standard for quality in every piece of lumber we move.

His dedication has earned him the profound respect of his colleagues and the admiration of our customers alike. We are grateful for his 16 years of service and look forward to his continued contributions as we build toward the future.

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM CUMMINGS LUMBER, BAREFOOT FLOORING & BAREFOOT PELLET COMPANY!
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Please note that we will be closed on:
• December 25th & 26th
• January 1st & 2nd.

We’d like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year!

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We’re proud to celebrate Mike McDaniel on his 2nd anniversary with Cummings Lumber!

As a Lumber Handler, Mike has become a cornerstone of our mill. We want to extend a huge thank you to him for his incredible work ethic and unwavering dedication over the last two years. Our operations run smoother because of his hard work and reliability.

Thank you for everything you do, Mike! Here’s to many more.

We had a fantastic time hosting 23 bright students from the Athens Middle School FFA chapter today! They took an in-depth tour of three of our facilities: Cummings Lumber Company Mill, Barefoot Flooring plant, and Barefoot Pellet Company Mill.

A Tree’s Full Journey
The students got a firsthand look at the entire process, starting with a hardwood log entering the mill. They followed it from the debarker and metal detector, through the powerful headsaw where it was transformed into boards, stacked, and finally prepared for shipping after drying in our kilns.

A key lesson they learned was about sustainability and zero waste:

Lumber & Flooring: Logs become lumber, and some of that lumber heads to our Barefoot Flooring plant to become beautiful hardwood flooring.

Energy & Heat: The sawdust we create fires our boiler to run our kilns and heat our buildings!

Barefoot Products: Sawdust from the mills and the flooring plant is converted into Sunfire Heating Blocks and into hardwood heating and BBQ pellets at our Barefoot Pellet Plant.

Complete Cycle: The students saw how we waste nothing—from logs to lumber, lumber to flooring, bark to mulch, and sawdust to blocks and pellets, all from a natural renewable resource.

The Athens Middle School FFA students were an incredibly friendly, respectful group with lots of insightful questions. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm! We wish you all the very best of luck in your future endeavors! #FFA #AthensMiddleSchoolFFA

Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!
We will be closed November 27th & 28th.
Stay safe and good luck to all the deer hunters!!!
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Today, November 11th, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country.

From the entire team at Cummings Lumber, Barefoot Pellet, & Barefoot Flooring, we extend a very sincere thank you to all our Veterans for your dedication and sacrifice.

Your service makes our freedom possible. Happy Veterans Day!

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Today, we honor an incredible milestone: Roy Cummings Jr.’s 57 years of service at Cummings Lumber! Though now enjoying his well-deserved retirement, Roy’s journey is a powerful testament to dedication and visionary leadership, inspiring countless people along the way.

Roy started with Cummings Lumber back in 1968 and rose to the role of president, shaping the company and the industry. His entrepreneurial drive didn’t stop there; he went on to establish Barefoot Flooring in 2001 and the Barefoot Pellet Company in 2005.

Roy’s approach—combining time-honored values with innovative thinking—helped these companies flourish and set a high bar for excellence. His legacy is one of unwavering commitment, integrity, and inspiration.

Thank you, Roy, for your remarkable 57 years and for showing all of us the enduring impact of hard work and truly visionary leadership.

We’re thrilled to give a huge shout-out to Kelly Root, who is celebrating her third anniversary as our Safety & Transportation Manager at Cummings Lumber!

Since joining us, Kelly has been an indispensable part of the team. Her dedication and professionalism in ensuring the safety of our operations and the smooth running of our transportation have made a huge impact. Kelly is not only a tremendously hard worker who consistently goes above and beyond, but she’s also an incredibly kind person and a true team player.

We extend our deepest gratitude to Kelly for her exceptional service, commitment, and leadership over the past three years. Thank you, Kelly!