Christmas Tree Business

Christmas Tree Business

David Sparks Ph.D.
David Sparks Ph.D.
The Pacific Northwest is a natural choice for Christmas tree farming. The soil, while perfect for growing healthy firs, won't support many other crops. The damp, cool winters and shorter, mild summers provide ideal growing conditions, and the region's proximity to major thoroughfares and waterways makes transporting the trees simple. As more farms were established in the area, The Pacific Northwest Christmas Tree Association was born. Since 1955, it has served as a forum for growers to share information, practice environmental stewardship and conduct outreach to the public to educate them about the industry. Farms represented in the Pacific Northwest Christmas Tree Association range in size from five to 10,000 acres, and many are family-owned and operated. Executive Director, Bryan Ostlund: "The association also helps farmers keep abreast of the latest technology and growing technique in the industry. Now consisting of more than 1,075 farms, the association works to maintain the Pacific Northwest's reputation as one of the country's largest Christmas tree producers while ensuring that safe, sustainable farming practices are being observed."

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