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Front Page News about NCTA February 14, 2023 Jake Sherlock

2023 NCTA Board Meeting & National Tree and Wreath Contest

The 2023 Board Meeting and Contest will be held in conjunction with the Minnesota Christmas Tree Association meeting hosted by Wolcyn Tree Farms & Nursery, Cambridge, MN. The NCTA board meeting will be 1:00 pm Thursday, August 3, 2023 at…

2021 Vice President’s Residence Tree Delivered

Chuck and Lori Berry, Berry’s Tree Farm, NCTA’s 2021 Reserve Champion Growers, presented their Christmas tree, a Murry Cypress, to Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff on November 24th at the Vice President’s Residence on the…

Front Page News about NCTA Trees in the News White House Tree December 7, 2021 Jake Sherlock

2021 White House Tree Delivered to the First Lady

The Estes family, Peak Farms, NCTA’s 2021 Grand Champion Growers, presented their beautiful 18 ½ foot tall Fraser Fir to First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at the White House on November 22nd. The event was covered by a large group…

Contest winners Front Page News about NCTA Press releases Trees in the News White House Tree October 24, 2021November 8, 2022 Tim O'Connor

2021 White House Christmas Tree Selected

The Estes family with the 2021 White House tree. From left to right: James Pinkerton, Dale Haney, Beau Estes, Ann Estes, Katirie Estes, Rusty Estes, Riley Estes, Amanda Estes and Colin Estes. Littleton, CO – (October 22, 2021) – Christmas…

Contest winners Front Page News about NCTA Press releases Trees in the News August 10, 2021October 24, 2021 Tim O'Connor

2021 National Christmas Tree & Wreath Contest Winners Selected

Littleton, CO - (August 10, 2021) – The National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) hosted the 2021 National Christmas Tree and Wreath contest in conjunction with the North Carolina Christmas Tree Association summer meeting August 6, 2021 at Shatley Farms, Jefferson,…

Front Page News about NCTA Trees in the News June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 Tim O'Connor

2020 Season Overview: The impact of COVID-19 on real tree sales

As we all know, 2020 was a unique year due to coronavirus; it impacted everything. Many people lost their jobs or saw their income decline significantly, particularly among those working in the travel, recreation and hospitality sectors. Businesses were disrupted…

Contest winners Front Page News about NCTA White House Tree May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 Jake Sherlock

2021 National Tree and Wreath Contest Rules released

The NCTA Board of Directors approved updates to the National Tree and Wreath Contest rules for 2021; the updated rules have been sent to the state and regional associations are posted in the Member Center on the NCTA website. To…

News about NCTA Trees in the News January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 Jake Sherlock

Business of Agriculture podcast features discussion of Christmas Tree industry

NCTA member Casey Grogan and NCTA Executive Director Tim O’Connor were featured in an episode of Damian Mason’s Business of Agriculture podcast to discuss the Christmas tree industry.

News about NCTA Trees in the News January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 Jake Sherlock

From the Wall Street Journal: COVID-19 Stimulus Package Delivers a Christmas Haul for Loggers

Article excerpt: WASHINGTON—A few months ago, those who supply America’s homes with fresh Christmas trees were approved for special aid by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help against the economic ravages of the coronavirus pandemic. Frozen out were the…

Contest winners Front Page News about NCTA Trees in the News White House Tree December 3, 2020December 4, 2020 Jake Sherlock

White House Tree presented to First Lady

Gray TV profiled the arrival of the 2020 White House Christmas Tree and NCTA champion growers Anne and Dan Taylor. Click to watch the report. 2020 NCTA Grand Champion Grower Dan and Anne Taylor, Kearneysville, West Virginia, delivered a spectacular…