Real Christmas Tree Board Fall 2024 Research Updates
September 10, 2024 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Online
Contact: Bill Lindberg at lindbe35@msu.edu or 616-438-2738
Christmas tree experts from across the country will discuss current research projects funded by The Real Christmas Tree Board. Topics will cover deer management and repellents as well as promotional resources for work at your farm.
COST: FREE, but registration is required
Webinar Topics/Agenda
Sept. 10, 2024
Deer management and new repellent options in Christmas tree production" Dr. Rich Cowles, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
Deer can cause significant damage for Christmas tree production. Dr. Rich Cowles will discuss deer management options as well as discuss research on new deer repellent products
Sept. 24, 2024
Putting RCTB Promotion Resources to Work for You!
Putting RCTB Promotion Resources to Work for You! A guided tour of all the free resources available to you to promote your farm or retail location. Marsha Gray will be joined by Beth Bossio of Quarter Pine Tree Farm and Kate Dodde with Dutchman Tree Farms as they demonstrate how to use available assets, such as logos, artwork, social media posts and more.