Michigan Christmas Tree Association summer meeting registration open

Bill Lindberg<lindbe35@msu.edu>, Michigan State University Extension - June 19, 2026

Join MSU Extension Christmas tree experts at Timberly Tree Farm to discuss tree production and research updates.

A Christmas tree field. — Photo 1. Christmas tree field in Michigan. Photo by MSU Extension Christmas tree team.

Looking for more information on growing Christmas trees (Photo 1)? Join the Michigan State University Extension Christmas tree team for the Michigan Christmas Tree Association’s summer meeting on July 23–24 at Timberly Tree Farm, 66181 N Lakeview Rd, Sturgis, MI 49091. Pre-registration is now open, and same day registration will also be available.

Educational topics will vary greatly, but selected topics will include pest management (Photo 2), business marketing, research updates (Photo 3), demonstrations and panel discussions. Educational sessions will include both indoor and outdoor tracks, with an option for auxiliary presentations as well. For more meeting information, see a detailed agenda.

This meeting is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow tree growers and vendors and talk with Christmas tree research experts from across the United States. Membership in the Michigan Christmas tree association is not required to attend. Three restricted use pesticide credits will be available each day of the meeting.

A Christmas tree field with weeds growing between rows. — Photo 2. Successful weed management in newly established Christmas tree field. Photo by Bill Lindberg, MSU Extension.

Decorative image. — Photo 3. Research updates from Christmas tree meeting. Photo by Bill Lindberg, MSU Extension.

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