Source: KOKOMO PERSPECTIVE, 11/28/17

I’ll start with a disclosure: We are real Christmas tree people. I understand the arguments for fake trees, but I don’t want a hunk of plastic in the middle of our family memories. “Unbox the tree” isn’t as much fun as “go find the perfect tree.” For the past two decades, our family has gone to the same place the week after Thanksgiving to get our tree. I’m so focused on the fun that I hadn’t given much thought to what goes into producing these trees. Some facts from the NC Christmas Tree Growers Association:

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