FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Buying Florida Christmas Trees

Randall Weiseman December 5, 2011 FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, Nursery Crops

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the benefits of buying a Florida-grown Christmas tree. To find the location of a Florida Christmas tree farm where you can choose and cut your own tree; or select a potted tree for planting after the holidays, visit Buy Florida Christmas Trees on the web. More information is also available online at Florida Christmas Tree Association.

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