christmas tree

For a North Carolina Christmas tree farmer supplying a tree for the White House Blue Room is a dream come true.  And as Gary Crawford explains, for his special tree it's a true Cinderella story.       If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

While Christmas might be in the rearview mirror, Christmas tree farmers who grow Frasier Firs are dealing with a unique challenge as they head into next year.   Diane Chapman, a Christmas Tree grower, said cones didn’t used to develop until around the 15th year, but now they are seeing younger Frasier Fir trees producing cones.   “...

Christmas tree growers will be voting on whether or not to keep the checkoff that currently goes to pay for promotions.   Marsha Grey with the Christmas Tree Association said it’s the third year of the program.   “The first year was just collecting the first year or two years of programming, that’s it.”   The Association i...

A new Christmas Tree promotion board is working with growers through a checkoff program that is designed to highlight the value of real Christmas trees versus buying artificial.   Executive Director of the Board Tim O’Connor said their campaign will focus on millennials through online advertising.   “...