When you buy a Christmas tree at a farm, tree lot or store, you’re buying an agricultural product. More than 35 million Christmas Trees are harvested every year in the United States, and there are approximately 200 Christmas tree growers in Iowa.
DNR Forester Mark Vitosh is here to give us some insight into the industry that brings so many people joy this time of year. Then, Aaron Steil joins to answer gardening questions.
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Guests:
- Mark Vitosh, district forester, Iowa Department of Natural Resources
- Aaron Steil, extension horticulture specialist, Iowa State University
