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Deck the halls with a Virginia-grown Christmas tree

  November 27, 2018
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There are more than 500 Christmas tree farms in Virginia, and thousands of this season’s trees are about to hit the market. 


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Christmas Trees, Crops, News
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Explore what’s going on at the Farm Bureau and on Virginia’s farms

  December 4, 2017
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Virginia Farm Bureau’s been packaging up some delightful December looks at Virginia agriculture for its weekly television program, Real Virginia. Broadcasts this month focus on the state’s stock of fresh Christmas trees, the bustle of cotton harvest season and the annual state auctioneer championship. There’s also a visit to the farms of Carroll County.


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Christmas Trees, Cotton, Crops, Real Virginia TV Program, Virginia Farm Bureau
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When it comes to cutting your own Christmas tree, pickiness pays

  December 1, 2017
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There are thousands of Christmas tree growers in Virginia, with more than 7 million trees growing in the state.
With that many trees, how do you ensure you’re getting the best quality?


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Christmas Trees, Crops, News
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Fresh greenery adds a festive scent to holiday decor

  November 22, 2017
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Some Virginians choose and cut their own Christmas trees, and many purchase fresh wreaths and garlands as well. Tree farms often sell wreaths and garlands made from fresh greenery.


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Christmas Trees, Crops, News
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Some Virginia Christmas tree farmers expect shortages

  November 9, 2017
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Demand for fresh-cut Virginia Christmas trees continues to increase, and some growers are coming up short.


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Agriculture Business, Christmas Trees, Crops, News
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Re-use your Christmas trees after the holidays

  December 22, 2016
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When the holidays are over, you could chuck your Christmas tree into the woods or take it to the dump, but there are plenty of ways you can repurpose it.


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Christmas Trees, Gardening, News
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Oh Fraser fir, where do you come from?

  December 7, 2016
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Mountains and Fraser firs are all you can see for miles from Rodney Richardson’s back porch.


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Christmas Trees, News
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Virginia Christmas tree growers deliver on this year’s harvest

  December 1, 2016
It’s not quite Thanksgiving, but the Christmas tree harvest is in full swing and Virginia growers are experiencing a good one.


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Christmas Trees, News
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Recycled trees are post-holiday gifts for the environment

  January 7, 2016
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Jennifer Gagnon, Virginia Forest Landowner Education program coordinator, said fresh-cut Christmas trees can be recycled or repurposed into natural products, wildlife habitat or feeding areas to attract wildlife.


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Christmas Trees, Forestry, Gardening
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Oh Fraser fir, Oh Fraser fir, where do you come from?

  December 15, 2015

Mountains and Fraser firs are all you can see for miles from Rodney Richardson’s back porch. And that’s fine with him, because growing Fraser firs is how he makes his living.



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Christmas Trees
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