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Christmas Tree Facts
Facts from National Christmas Tree Association
  • There are close to 350 million Real Christmas Trees currently growing on Christmas Tree farms in the U.S. alone, all planted by farmers.
  • There are close to 15,000 farms growing Christmas Trees in the U.S., and over 100,000 people are employed full or part-time in the industry.
  • It can take as many as 15 years to grow a tree of typical height (6 - 7 feet) or as little as 4 years, but the average growing time is 7 years.

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December 2010
SALE December 16- January 16
tree farmer educator guide Tree Farmer

This 12-page instructor's guide has been adapted for use with the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture's first book of the year -The Tree Farmer. It is designed for students in grades three through five. Adapted with permission from Project Food, Land & People's lesson of the same name, this lesson uses only the categorizing activity and game.

Simplified for a slightly younger audience, the tree-mendous activity includes new categories suitable for younger audiences. The activities are reading the book, categorizing trees, tree products, and tree benefits and the tree-mendous game. Books are not included with the teacher's guide.

Prices:
Was $2.25
Now: $1.95
Item #AE-AAB08-002-001
Tree Farmer Book
tree farmer book
The book is about a grandfather who owns a tree farm and takes his grandson on a magical journey through the forest, where trees become musical instruments, books, a baby's crib and more. The story explains the vital role that trees play in our lives, providing us with the wood for our homes, furniture and other products--and mankind's responsibility to protect and care for them. Co-authored by Chuck Leavell, musician, tree farmer, conservationist and longtime keyboardist for the Rolling Stones.

This new and improved version of the book now has bolder and larger font making it easier for younger children to read.

The book is available to order.
 
For more information on pricing, or to place an order contact: Rose Lane via email: [email protected] or by phone:478-945-3872