Christmas trees--the local scoop

Local food doesn't travel far to reach the consumer.  Local Christmas trees don't travel far, either.   

Northeast Iowa ISU Extension Program Coordinator Teresa Wiemerslage says, "When you buy from an independent, locally-owned Christmas tree farm, your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses, continuing to strengthen the economic base of the community."

There are several websites you can visit for help in finding a local Christmas tree farm.  Visit the Iowa Christmas Tree Growers Association website at www.iowachristmastrees.com or the Christmas Tree Farm Network at www.christmas-tree.com/real.  The Upper Iowa Buy Fresh Buy Local website is at www.iowafreshfood.com.  This site lists producers who market food directly to consumers and is part of the NE Iowa Food & Fitness Initiative.