Christmas Tree Tax Controversy Hurting Growers

Randall Weiseman November 23, 2011 Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Nursery Crops

Christmas tree growers have been hurt by the slow economy and the Christmas Tree Tax controversy. National Christmas Tree Association board member Paul Battaglia explains.

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