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A new study from the Texas A&M Forest Service finds that tree sales generated more than $700 million last holiday season, while supporting thousands of jobs across the state.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – More than four million real Christmas trees are sold annually in Texas, supporting farms and agriculture businesses throughout the state. As the holiday season nears, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages purchasing real Christmas trees to help boost the Texas economy.

Real Texas Christmas trees boost economy, generating $397 million in direct contributions

With live trees in high demand this year, an expert from the Texas A&M Forest Service recommends shopping early to get the best price and selection.

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Tim Wells, Chloe Lake and Kody Hendrickson received the award for their actions in helping law enforcement manage a fatal accident scene.

It looks like the Texas Christmas tree sales will be getting a boost this year, said a Texas A&M AgriLife expert and others associated with the industry.

Despite the drought, industry experts say any price increases on Texas-grown trees will be small.

One in five households will have a real Christmas tree. Dec 14, 2020 While consumers have a choice between selecting a real Christmas tree or artificial, the Texas A&M Forest Service is shedding light on the benefits of the real tree. An average of 20-25 million real Christmas trees are sold in the U.S. every year, or roughly one tree for every five households, according to Marsha Gray of the Christmas Tree Promotion Board. Nationally, the real Christmas tree industry employs around ...

Texas researchers run down the plusses to getting a real tree By Stephen OShea, Texas A&M Forest Service The Texas A&M Forest Service is shedding light on the benefits of having a real Christmas tree this year. An average of 20-25 million real Christmas trees are sold in the U.S. every year, or roughly one tree for every five households, according to Marsha Gray of the Christmas Tree Promotion Board. Nationally, the real Christmas tree industry also employs around 100,000 people. “Christma...