Source: WILMINGTON BIZ, 12/10/21


Unlike most agricultural crops, Christmas tree farmers must forecast their harvests eight-to-10 years in advance.   This long-term planning predicament helps explain why the supply of trees on a local and national scale has remained mostly flat, despite climbing demand.   “Ten years ago, we were coming out of a recession,” said Jennifer Greene, executive director of the N.C. Christmas Tree Association. “Who would have thought of such an increased demand?” 

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