Interested in starting a Christmas tree farm? A workshop will be held for potential new growers and individuals desiring to learn more on how to produce Fraser fir Christmas trees. Christy Bredekamp, Macon County Extension Director will cover basic but critical topics such as site selection and preparation, planting scenarios, alternate tree species, an introduction to the pests, budget costs, shearing, marketing, annual practices and more, along with a Q & A. Major time and emphasis will be on Fraser fir production.

The meeting will take place at the Macon County Extension Center located at 193 Thomas Heights Rd Franklin, NC on Tuesday December 3^rd from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. To register for this program contact Debbie Hunter at 828 349 2046 or e-mail debbie_hunter@ncsu.edu

• NC State Christmas Tree Portal
• NC State Christmas Tree Production for Growers

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, N.C. Cooperative Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Christy Bredenkamp, christine_bredenkamp@ncsu.edu, or 828-349-2046. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.