About The Association

2007 Executive Board

Two meetings are held each year.  The winter meeting is normally the third weekend in January at a central location in the state.  Speakers are invited to discuss topics of interest to the Christmas tree industry, and business of the Association is conducted.  Officers and two Directors are elected in odd numbered years, and two directors are elected in even-numbered years.  The summer meeting is normally hosted by a member on the third weekend in July, and can thus be held in any part of the state.  Any urgent business is also conducted.  The summer meeting is an excellent opportunity for members to see successful plantations, equipment demonstrated, first-hand observations of insect and disease problems, and proper shearing demonstrations.  Meeting places are set by the Board of Directors.

If you are engaged in the growing of Christmas trees, you are undoubtedly confronted with numerous problems peculiar to the production and marketing of this product.  Membership in the Missouri Christmas Tree Association can bring you these benefits:

• An opportunity to share in educational meetings and tours of successful Christmas tree plantations

• An opportunity to share information with persons of wide experience in production and marketing problems

• An opportunity to share in the planning and results of research programs designed to answer specific problems

• An opportunity to receive reports of research, market surveys, and other informational materials on the production and marketing of Christmas trees and associated products;

• Receive the Midwest edited magazine Christmas Trees

• An opportunity to learn "how to do it" by attending meetings and associating with members with similar problems

• An opportunity to contribute your ideas, suggestions, and experiences toward making the business of raising and selling Christmas trees and associated products more profitable and more reputable

• An opportunity to attend annual marketing conferences and biennial conventions, both functions of the National Christmas Tree Association, at reduced registration fees

National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) MEMBERSHIP: A Great Investment

Insurance Program:For choose and cut farms and retail lots, there is now a retail business and product liability insurance program for those selling Real Christmas trees -- with premiums lower than most other plans -- even plans without product liability coverage.  Property Insurance is now available.

Christmas Tree Journal : Each quarter you will receive an issue of The American Christmas Tree Journal.

Educational Programs : The NCTA sponsors two major educational meetings - the Biennial Convention and the Annual Marketing Conference and Trade Show.

Public Relations & Marketing Assistance :The NCTA has developed public relations materials to help educate the public about the benefits of the natural Christmas tree. Media kits, public service announcements, informational brochures all relay helpful and positive messages to the media and to the public. The Association also monitors market trends in tree preference, safety and freshness for members.

Legislative Watchdog : NCTA maintains a continual watch on national legislation and tax actions affecting the Christmas tree industry. NCTA also helps growers and retailers get their message across to local and state governments when actions are pending that affect their Christmas tree business.

Research :NCTA develops and coordinates research projects like the retail season, consumer and producer surveys, and recycling information.  These projects help members plan production for the future by providing information on market conditions in coming years.

Data :Information on everything from upcoming meetings to legislative initiatives is always available to NCTA members through the National headquarters. Together with affiliated state associations, NCTA answers a wide range of specific questions dealing with every phase of the natural Christmas tree industry.

If you are interested in joining, fill out and submit a  membership form