Join our family of growers

Members of the ENCCTGA become part of a network dedicated to developing high quality Christmas trees, improving the industry, and promoting the purchase of real Christmas trees from choose & cut farms. Membership is open to owners of choose & cut farms, vendors, and employees of public agencies serving the industry.

ENCCTGA is a non-profit organization which meets two times each year, February, and September, in eastern North Carolina locations. Membership dues are $100 per farm, per calendar year.

Choose and cut members east of the mountains enjoy and have access to numerous resources including but not limited to:

  • Guidance and direction for starting a choose & cut Christmas tree farm.

  • Use and application of appropriate chemicals such as herbicides, insecticides, fertilizers, and colorants.

  • Deer retardant to minimize deer damage.

  • Soil testing techniques and strategies to maximize results and fertilizer applications.

  • Layout and planting techniques for various species of trees grown.

  • Best equipment and vendor resources.

  • Caring for and shearing of trees.

  • Marketing of your trees through the internet and social media.

  • Direct assistance from dedicated professionals employed by NC State University School of Forestry and the NC Department of Agriculture.

  • Agritourism - How to add value to your choose & cut Christmas tree operation.

  • Seminars/presentations from the “experts” at semi-annual meetings.