Source: SOUTHERN FARM NETWORK, 12/25/17


Christmas tree farming is similar to other types of agriculture in many ways. Tree farming has seen ups-and-downs in production levels and prices. There are currently at least a few Christmas tree farms in every state in the union. Many are small choose-and-cut farms, while all of the country’s farms are run by families. Doug Hundley, a former agricultural extension agent in North Carolina and a seasonal spokesperson for the National Christmas Tree Association, says a Christmas tree’s growing cycle is completely different from traditional commodities…

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