As climate change threatens Christmas trees, the farming industry tries to evolve

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As climate change threatens Christmas trees, the farming industry tries to evolve

The effects of climate change have put stress on Christmas tree production in the United States. Some farmers are turning to genetics to adapt.

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Christmas Tree Industry Faces Climate and Economic Challenges - AgNet West

The U.S. Christmas tree industry is a vital and resilient sector, providing about $2.5 billion in annual revenue, according to Justin Whitehill, assistant professor at North Carolina State University and ... Read More The post Christmas Tree Industry Faces Climate and Economic Challenges appeared first on AgNet West.

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With the holiday season fast approaching, we thought we'd present something a bit different this week. So we're looking at an industry that's specific to this time of year: Christmas trees.

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DepositPhotos image The U.S. Christmas tree industry is a vital and resilient sector, providing about $2.5 billion in annual revenue, according to Justin Whitehill, assistant professor at North Carolina State University and director of its Christmas Tree Genetics Program. With approximately 15,000 growers across the nation, Christmas trees are cultivated in every state, with key production areas in Michigan, Oregon, and North Carolina. Despite i…