Troop tidings we bring, Auburn-grown trees donated to military

Troop tidings we bring, Auburn-grown trees donated to military

CONTRIBUTED BY ACES AUBURN — The holiday season means a time for not only giving gifts but giving back to our communities with a joyful spirit. Jeremy Pickens, assistant extension professor at Auburn University, spread holiday cheer by donating 200 Christmas trees through the Trees for Troops program. As part of the Christmas Spirit Foundation, Trees for Troops reaches out to donors all over the U.S. for Christmas trees to be provided to militar…

Trees for Troops program delivering more than 19,000 Christmas trees to military bases

The Executive Director of the Christmas Spirit Foundation says the Trees for Troops program is on pace for a record-setting season. Rick Dungey tells Brownfield Christmas tree farms from 28 states are participating this year. “I think we’re going to surpass nearly 19,000 trees this year, and those are going to end up at 94 […] The post Trees for Troops program delivering more than 19,000 Christmas trees to military bases appeared first on Brownf…

Alabama Christmas Tree Farm Project Donates Trees To Marines

Alabama Agriculture Project Brings Christmas Trees and Holiday Joy to Marines in North Carolina DepositPhotos image The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries has announced a heartwarming outcome from one of its efforts to strengthen and modernize Christmas tree production across the state. A research project conducted in partnership with Auburn University has resulted in the donation of more than 200 Christmas trees to military famili…